Island resident Jim Rondinone has published a new book on women’s leadership in the church, titled “Who Says, Women Can’t Lead?”
The Block Island Times had an email interview with Rondinone about the book. The following interview was edited for clarity and length.
Q: In a few sentences, can you provide a brief summary of your new book?
Jim Rondinone: This book is about a biblical topic that is probably as controversial now as when Christ walked the earth. It has to do with whether a woman can be called by God to any leadership positions in the church. Could an argument be made that might support such by providing both circumstantial and direct Bible scriptural evidence?
Q: What is your connection and interest in leadership within the church?
JR: I attended a two-year Bible college in the early 1980s, having received certification in Christian Leadership summa cum laude. Before this, I worked on staff for an affiliate branch ministry as an outreach coordinator. Following graduation, I was hired by another branch ministry, where I received training to be a high school principal. Over the years, I have conducted Bible studies on the mainland as well
