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No Longer Keeping the Peace invites readers to explore the intersections of trauma, faith, and healing through the stories of women clergy. Drawing on personal narratives and research, it examines how Christian traditions have reinforced systems of patriarchy, misogyny, and oppression. The book highlights how these forces marginalize women in leadership while offering a path toward healing. With practical solutions and a call for action, it empowers readers to dismantle harmful norms and envision a more inclusive, just faith community where authenticity, respect, and equality prevail. This is a vision for a transformed church, rooted in empathy and justice.

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Rev. Sam Houser's No Longer Keeping the Peace pierces through the fog of religiosity to confront the harm done to women in ministry. Centering the abuse of women clergy, this book invites readers to disrupt harmful systems and offers hope for spiritual renewal, repentance, and a healed Church. Rev. Traci D. Blackmon (she/her/hers) Founder & Lead Consultant HopeBuilds, LLC Gender equity remains huge work on the road ahead, and Houser offers a profound and personal roadmap to systemic redemption. I find that people forget all the time, but ought not be in denial, that gender equity for women has not yet been achieved, and sexism in all its institutional manifestations is still active. This book is a salutary pause there, hitting the alarm button and saying, when did we accept this as normal? Rev Dr. Malcolm Himschoot (he/him/his) Author of Across Race: Leadership Conversations This book is smart, faithful, and bold. The Reverend Sam Houser says, ""The future church is one where accountability is woven into the very fabric of the institution."" This book meets an urgent need, breaking the silence about church wounds and trauma too many women clergy carry. Seeking healing and wholeness, Rev. Houser provides wise guidance for ways the church can begin the hard work of mending the peace that has been broken. The hope is found in empowering survivors to reclaim their place within Christ's church and is a clarion call for the church to change. Rev Sarah Griffith Lund Author & Professionally Trained Coach Blessed Mind, LLC President and Founder

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Reverend Sam Houser (they/them) is a queer, post-liberal Christian committed to questioning tradition, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for social justice. Their ministry spans across UCC Conferences, where they provide practical and pastoral care for diverse communities. Sam is deeply passionate about environmental stewardship and believes in creating tangible, holy responses to the challenges facing our world today. Their work centers on justice, compassion, and a desire to honor all of creation.

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