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20+ Years OF Ministry   //  Numerous Publications   //   Decades in Higher Education

20+ YEARS OF Ministry   //  Numerous Publications   //  Decades in Higher Education

                    20+ Years of Ministry   //  Numerous Publications   //   Decades in Higher Education

Joseph Lee Dutko, PhD

IN THE CHURCH 

and FOR THE CHURCH

Joseph is a local church pastor, author, trained theologian, and creator of The Gender Paradox blog devoted to the promotion of women in ministry. He believes that pastoral work is difficult but beautiful; the local church is hard but the hope of the world; theology is complex but can change the way we live.


Joseph writes simply for the joy of writing and hopes it might bless those who read it, whether many or few. Start here for more info about this site. And welcome!

Joseph Dutko

Joseph Lee Dutko, PhD

IN THE CHURCH 

and FOR THE CHURCH

Joseph is a local church pastor, author, trained theologian, and creator of The Gender Paradox blog devoted to the promotion of women in ministry. He believes that pastoral work is difficult but beautiful; the local church is hard but the hope of the world; theology is complex but can change the way we live.

Joseph writes simply for the joy of writing and hopes it might bless those who read it, whether many or few. Start here for more info about this site. And welcome!

Joseph is a local church pastor, trained theologian, and founder and editor of thegenderparadox.com, a blog devoted to the promotion of women in ministry and their equal representation in all levels of church leadership. He believes that pastoral work is difficult but beautiful; the local church is hard but the hope of the world; theology is complex but can change the way we live. The world doesn’t need another personal website, blog, or book, and Joseph doesn’t claim to have much new to say. He simply writes for the joy of writing and hopes it might bless anyone who might read it.

Joseph Dutko

Joseph Dutko

Joseph Dutko
Joseph Lee Dutko, PhD

IN THE CHURCH 

and FOR THE CHURCH

Joseph is a local church pastor, trained theologian, and founder and editor of thegenderparadox.com, a blog devoted to the promotion of women in ministry and their equal representation in all levels of church leadership. He believes that pastoral work is difficult but beautiful; the local church is hard but the hope of the world; theology is complex but can change the way we live. The world doesn’t need another personal website, blog, or book, and Joseph doesn’t claim to have much new to say. He simply writes for the joy of writing and hopes it might bless anyone who might read it.

Joseph is a local church pastor, author, trained theologian, and creator of The Gender Paradox blog devoted to the promotion of women in ministry. He believes that pastoral work is difficult but beautiful; the local church is hard but the hope of the world; theology is complex but can change the way we live.

Joseph writes simply for the joy of writing and hopes it might bless those who read it, whether many or few. Start here for more info about this site. And welcome!

Joseph Dutko

Joseph Dutko

Joy Qualls
"I am grateful that there are men like Dutko who recognize that it must be their voices that make the case for women to be seen and heard at all levels of church leadership.”

Joy Qualls

Nationally recognized author and speaker, Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Associate Dean in the Division of Communication, Biola University
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THREE MOST popular posts

Should We Use AI to Write Sermons?

By Joseph Dutko • May 23, 2024
Our church policy on preaching and the use of AI.

Why Are We Still Talking About Women's Equality in the Church?

By Joseph Dutko • May 2, 2024
5 Recent Observations that Prove There's Still Lots of Work to Do.
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Does Your Church Have a Sabbatical Policy?

By Joseph Dutko • May 10, 2023
Hannah and I recently had our first ever sabbatical, a wonderful gift from our church after seven years of leading. Although sabbaticals are becoming much more common as churches try to protect leaders from burnout, I am also aware of lots of pastors whose churches do not have a sabbatical policy.
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The Pentecostal Gender Paradox

"this book fills me with hope!"
Dr. Melissa Archer

Available for Purchase Now!

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Joseph’s new book examines the modern-day gender imbalance in Pentecostal leadership and why women remain caught in the so-called “gender paradox.” Women are less free to minister in Pentecostal circles today than they were 100 years ago.


What happened and why, and can the gender paradox be resolved? And might eschatology, an unlikely partner in the gender debate, be the key?


"one of the most definitive scriptural and theological arguments for shattering the so-called 'stained-glass ceiling'"


Dr. Amos Yong, Fuller Seminary

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One of Joseph’s greatest joys and privileges is speaking to the local church and listening to what the Spirit might be saying to a specific group of people. In a day of celebrity teaching, unlimited podcasts, and ubiquitous livestreaming, Joseph believes the local church matters more than ever. So worship locally and listen to your home church’s teaching first, then be additionally encouraged by Joseph’s messages if you’d like!

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