The Woman Pastor: A novel and biblical research

By Shawn P. Richmond

The Woman Pastor

Five generations. One legacy. Endless courage.

From the red clay banks of Garysburg, North Carolina, to the pulpit that history tried to keep out of reach, this sweeping novel traces the journey of five extraordinary women whose faith, resilience, and leadership transform a community-and challenge the boundaries of tradition.

Meet Lucinda Grace, born into enslavement and endurance; Luella Mae, who navigates freedom with caution; Lydia Belle, a builder of community in the Jim Crow South; Lorraine Denise, a disruptor in the era of civil rights; and Leora Monique, whose unapologetic calling to pastor shakes the foundations of her church and town. Each woman faces a world determined to shrink her, yet each finds a way to stand, serve, and lead.

Through kitchens and sanctuaries, whispered prayers and bold sermons, their stories reveal the quiet revolutions that happen when women refuse to ask permission to lead. Inspired by real histories and lived experience, this novel is a tapestry of faith, justice, and the relentless pursuit of belonging.

Perfect for readers of historical fiction, spiritual memoir, and anyone who believes in the power of women's voices to change the world.

"The Woman Pastor" is more than a story-it's an invitation to witness what happens when calling meets courage, and when the pulpit is claimed, not given.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1959702394
• ISBN13: 9781959702399
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Goshen Publishers LLC
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"