As a new paradigm for gender equality for women in ministry in the church, Meehan believes that the Federation of Christian Ministries is prophetic because it support, enables, affirms and certifies competent women to minister as equals with men. People from all religions and traditions are welcome in our faith communities. Divorced and remarried, gays and lesbians, the marginalized, rejected, and hurting members of our church and society find a home in our communities across the country. As a woman in ministry, the Federation has enabled me to minister in a public, visible way to people who called forth my gifts for special times on their spiritual journey. I have already conducted funerals for people who wanted me because I knew the family, Meehan shared.
Gender equality is at the heart of the transformation of patriarchy.
FCM provides a way they can practice gospel ministry that is recognized in a civil forum. I think it gives the institution a viable model they can adopt in the 21st century.