Dr. Cynthia Hester
Catalyzing Conversations on Women & the Church
Cynthia is the founder of Theology of Women Academy®, an online hub for equipping individuals with a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of orthodox views on women in the home and church and fostering the development of a robust theology of women.
She is seminary-trained and a contributing author to the award-winning book 40 Questions About Women in Ministry (Kregel, 2023). Cynthia also writes for Bible.org‘s women in ministry leadership blog and is the creator of Querying Questions, a popular bi-monthly newsletter.
Got Questions?
I’ve been where you are…
In 2014, I began asking questions. I questioned my value as a female and my place in the church. It became important to me to see what the Bible says about women in the home, and their teaching and leading in church.
So, I enrolled in a deep-dive seminary course on women and the church, and I haven’t stopped researching since. I’m so obsessed that I’ve studied Koine Greek, traveled to Israel, Italy, and Greece to research ancient Bible women, and earned a doctorate in ministry leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary (MA summa cum laude, 2017; DMin, 2022).
Now, I aim to create a safe space for you to learn what the Bible and church history reveal about women—their words, witness, and historical contributions to the church.
Benefits for you…
God values women, their words, gifts, and witness. A central question I invite you to explore with me:
“How can I value women as God does?”
Through my articles, newsletter, and resources, I’ll assist you to:
- Discover answers to your questions about women in the home and church
- Read worthy content on the spectrum of Christian views on women
- Access book reviews and robust resources
- Learn about the historical contributions of women in the Bible and church history
- Develop and Defend your theology of women
A great way to begin is to check out my articles or online course Theology of Women Academy®
Don’t miss receiving my Querying Questions newsletter.
Complimentary Resources
Book Chapter
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40 Questions About Women in Ministry®
Sue Edwards, Kelly Mathews, and Cynthia Hester, Kregel Publications. Used by permission of publisher. All rights reserved.
Cynthia graciously navigates the issues of interpretation and ideology so that one understands how complementarians and egalitarians approach the biblical text, and presents these views clearly without leaving anyone out of the conversation.
Missional Leadership Coach
A Sampling of Cynthia’s Newsletters:
Hello there!
I’m Cynthia Hester
Welcome to my virtual space. As a writer/author, spiritual formation leader, and founder of Theology of Women Academy,® I aim to create a safe place for you to learn the diverse views on women and their roles in the church, and to delve into the rich history of women in public ministry.
Join me to sift the Scriptures and affirm what you believe about women.
