Lifting Up the ‘She-Roes’ of Faith

By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware | Word In BlackA gospel recording artist, pastor and the first Black woman for the Neptune, N.J., police department, .Nancey Jackson Johnson, right, is among the 25 women of color in ministry who will be honored at a “Trailblazers and Unsung She-roes” gala in Washington. Credit: Nancey Jackson Johnson / FacebookOverview: Black women comprise between 50% and 75% percent of Black church membership, yet make up just 10% of leadership roles and less than 1% of the senior pastor roles. The Trailblazers and Unsung She-Roes gala will honor women with 20 years or more leading congregations and faith-based communities.(WIB) – Pastor Nancey Jackson Johnson wears many hats. A preacher and gospel music recording artist, she’s also CEO of Jersey Shore Worship, a charitable nonprofit, and is the first Black woman chaplain ministering to the Neptune, New Jersey police department. Similarly, Dr. Michelle Boone-Thornton is also a multitasker: an educator, scholar and professor at Regent University, she’s an award-winning international speaker, author counselor and humanitarian.& On Dec. 6, both women will get to add yet another accolade to their impressive resumes. They are among 25 women receiving honors at this year’s Trailblazers and Unsung She-Roes Awards...