Why single Christian women are leaving the church
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Dr Katie Gaddini2022-04-04T10:40:00
Single Christian women are more likely to leave the Church than any other group. If leaders don’t respond to women’s concerns about sexism, misogyny and their role in church life soon, it will be too late to stem the tide, says Dr Katie Gaddini
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