Admired women within the Church are heading up Tearfund’s latest campaign for International Women’s Day.
Rev Lisa Coupland, widely recognised for her appearance on BBC1’s hit show, The Traitors, is getting into a latest role because the face of international development charity, Tearfund’s #ThisPastorCan campaign, a special video project launched in celebration of International Women’s Day.
She will feature alongside Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, the primary Black woman to turn into a Church of England bishop, and Pastor Josephine Brown from Kenya.
The campaign shines a highlight on the contributions of girls pastors and priests serving communities worldwide.
The #ThisPastorCan video, which might be premiered across Tearfund’s social media platforms on March 8, features inspiring testimonies of female religious leaders from countries akin to Kenya, Myanmar and the Philippines.
Each will share their personal stories, lessons which have shaped their faith, and the wisdom that has guided them of their work serving communities.
Reflecting on her involvement, Rev Coupland expressed her excitement, stating, “It’s wonderful that Tearfund is spotlighting women pastors! We often downplay our strengths, and I admit, I used to be initially hesitant to speak about my job as a priest on The Traitors. But this International Women’s Day, I’m able to shine – and I’m thrilled to affix so many inspiring women in doing so.”
Bishop Hudson-Wilkin shared a chunk of wisdom that has deeply influenced her ministry, quoting the celebrated author, Maya Angelou, “People usually tend to remember the way you made them feel than the actual words of what you say.”
“That has really been a blessing to me,” she said.
Pastor Josephine Brown also contributed her perspective, crediting each her mother and spiritual mentor for teaching her resilience, determination, and focus.
She referenced scripture (Proverbs 31: 10-31) in emphasising the importance of equipping women in leadership, stating, “Just because the Bible says, a noble woman, she is rare to be found but when she is provided, she will be able to achieve so much for her family, for her community and even for the nations.”
