“We have power. It’s the society at large that assumes we don’t take part; often we’re behind the scenes.”
Credit: Amy Zavitz/The United Church of Canada
Eunice Chianka felt a calling to preach and share the gift of education. Growing up, most of the religious leaders she knew were male ministers. When she had the opportunity to encounter female ministers, she felt inspired, and knew she wanted to inspire and empower other young girls in the same way.
“I always ask God: Do you really love us as women? I need to do my best as a woman to challenge the dominance of men,” Eunice says.
Coming from the United Methodist Church, Eunice is one of the students who received a scholarship from the United Church of Canada’s partnership with the United Theological Seminary in Zimbabwe. She shared that she wanted to “express her humble gratitude for this opportunity.”
When it comes to inspiring young women, Eunice shares a few words: “If I can do it, they can do the same,” she explains. “We have power. It’s the society at large that assumes we don’t take part, often we’re behind the scenes.”
The strength and determination of leaders such as Eunice inspires us all. Your Mission and Service gifts empower young women like Eunice as they grow to become leaders for the future. Thank you.