{"product_id":"comadre-ministry-paperback","title":"Comadre Ministry - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTeresita Matos Post\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it take for Latina\/x leaders to answer God's call in church systems that were not always built with them in mind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Comadre Ministry, Dr. Teresita Matos-Post brings together the powerful stories of Latina\/x religious leaders serving in the United Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Grounded in \u003cstrong\u003eMujerista theology\u003c\/strong\u003e, feminist thought, and lived experience, this book offers a compelling and honest look at the leadership journeys of Latina\/x women in ministry across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from 14 in-depth interviews, personal reflection, and ethnographic research, Matos-Post explores the real challenges Latina\/x leaders face, including identity negotiation, displacement, racism, sexism, and economic inequity. \u003cstrong\u003eThese stories reveal both the cost of leadership and the courage it demands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this book is also about strength, wisdom, and faith. \u003cstrong\u003eLatina\/x leaders bring emotional intelligence, resilience, cultural wisdom, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning-gifts that are transforming the church.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the heart of this work is the power of comadrazgo-networks of relationship rooted in trust, care, and shared responsibility. These \"comadre\" connections nurture, guide, and open doors for others to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending theory from Ada María Isasi-Díaz, Gloria Anzaldúa, and Alicia Vargas with lived experience, Comadre Ministry offers both insight and practical guidance for leadership development. It serves as a roadmap for navigating systems that can feel unfamiliar or unwelcoming-and for reshaping them with intention and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart research, part testimony, and part love letter, this book is a guide for emerging leaders and the institutions that seek to support them.\u003c\/strong\u003e Written with warmth and clarity, it invites readers to listen, learn, and act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Latina\/x leaders, faith communities, and organizations seeking a more just and inclusive future, Comadre Ministryoffers stories, tools, and vision for building pathways where more leaders can thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsider this a letter from your \u003cem\u003etitis\u003c\/em\u003e-offering wisdom, encouragement, and truth con mucho amor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868581068958,"sku":"9798996614400","price":25.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7748\/8030\/files\/paorf2hjut9798996614400.webp?v=1793311015","url":"https:\/\/theword.com\/products\/comadre-ministry-paperback","provider":"TheWord.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}