What People are Saying about The Pentecostal Gender Paradox

Joseph Dutko
October 1, 2025

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Here's a reminder of what people have been saying about the book (find full quotes HERE):



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

Dr. Amos Yong, Fuller Seminary


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a "well-articulated argument marked by notable originality . . . while also being remarkably accessible"

Dr. Daniela Augustine, University of Birmingham


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"offers new and unique insights into the gender debate"

Dr. Joy Qualls, Biola University


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"The most important book I've read on this topic in 20+ years"

Rev. Patti Miller, Lead Pastor in Montreal, QC

(see full review)


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"I wish I would have had a book like this as a tool to help me earlier in my formation . . . I hope it finds its way into many pastors' hands and hearts"

Pastor Darcy Siggelkow


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"An important tool for those who take scholarship and praxis seriously"

Dr. Linda Ambrose, Laurentian University


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"a landmark for anyone studying gender issues within Pentecostalism"

Dr. Lisa P. Stephenson, Lee University


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A "valuable resource" that offers solutions for change that are "accessible to all"

Duane Henry of Faith Today

(see full review)


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"creative and thoughtful proposals . . . as a basis for women's full participation in the church"

Dr. Peter Althouse, Oral Roberts University


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"As a Pentecostal woman in ministry, this book fills me with hope!"

Dr. Melissa Archer, Trinity Bible College


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ABOUT JOSEPH

Pastor, Author, and sometimes pretends to be a Scholar


Joseph (PhD, University of Birmingham) is the author of The Pentecostal Gender Paradox: Eschatology and the Search for Equality.


Since 2015, he and his wife have together pastored Oceanside Community Church on Vancouver Island, where they live with their four children.

 

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