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FAQ: Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson's Call for Inclusive Leadership in 'Never Lost'
TL;DR
Dr. Richardson's book provides a theological framework to strengthen church leadership by advocating for inclusive practices that enhance credibility and effectiveness.
The book details how Richardson challenges exclusionary practices through theological arguments and practical leadership restructuring based on his fifty years of pastoral experience.
Richardson argues that inclusive leadership creates a more just and hopeful church, making the world better by valuing all voices and dismantling gender barriers.
Richardson draws a direct moral connection between sexism and racism, calling them identical twins that must be rejected together.
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The book addresses the role of women in ministry and theological leadership, specifically calling for the Black Church to deepen its commitment to inclusivity and diversity to remain a sanctuary of hope and catalyst for justice.
He argues that exclusionary practices weaken the Church's witness and limit its capacity to lead faithfully, while inclusive leadership is essential for spiritual health, moral credibility, and future viability—not a concession to cultural pressure but a faithful expression of the Gospel's call to justice.
For over fifty years as pastor of Grace Baptist Church, he has intentionally elevated women into positions of authority, leadership, and influence, including ordaining women fully and restructuring leadership systems that historically limited their roles.
In his earlier memoir 'Witness to Grace,' he states that 'Sexism is the identical twin of racism,' drawing a direct moral connection between racial and gender injustice as 'many faces of the same demon.'
The book is set for release on February 3, 2026, and is currently available for preorder at NeverLostBook.com.
It is aimed at theological seminaries, faculty, and students engaged in forming future church leaders, offering a substantive resource that bridges academic theology and lived ministry.
He is Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church for over fifty years, author of 'Never Lost' and 'Witness to Grace,' and currently serves as Chair of the Conference of National Black Churches, Virginia Union University, and the National Action Network.
He calls for intentionally creating spaces where all voices are valued and all members feel seen and heard, moving beyond theoretical debate to practical implementation.
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