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he Rev. Dr. Jewel M. London urged listeners to “Fight Like a Girl,” in her empowering speech at chapel on March 24th. London is the pastoral assistant at The Church Without Walls in Houston, Texas, which serves over 10,000 families. She spoke and led discussions at several events on campus as part of “Women in a Movement,” a celebration of Women’s History Month organized by Robbi Barber, assistant dean of students and director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. In her message, London referenced the stories of Deborah and Jael in the book of Judges, to demonstrate how God chose women to save the nation of Israel. “God can and will use the uniqueness of what we are to fulfill his purpose and his calling on our lives,” London said. Ministering for 25 years, London told stories of women who were interested in pursuing ministry. These women felt a calling from God to go into vocational ministry but were stopped either by the teachings of their church or by their own feelings and fears. She urged listeners to recognize the need for women to fight for God’s kingdom, understand that God often makes unlikely choices for leaders, and to wait on God’s divine timing. She said, “Reclaim your space on the battlefield. Fight like a girl to regain your calling.” Her message was followed by a brief question-and-answer period. Later London also spoke to the Introduction to Biblical Studies and Gender and Society classes and led the evening Bible study for NOIRE, a Christian ministry for minority women on campus.
“Dr. Jewel’s presence has blessed Georgetown College in a multitude of ways, spreading positivity and encouragement to students, staff, and administration. The campus looks forward to seeing her again in the near future,” said Barber.
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According to Barber, London’s visit inspired many students. Bishop Scholar Nena Claycomb said, “Dr. Jewel’s speech was very motivational. It was definitely needed for this current season of my life. Having a speaker that not only connects, but whose speech resonates with students is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can impact people in more ways than one.”
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