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Dr. Peggy Adrien is the pastor of Eglise la Verite (Church of the Truth) at Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, in Brooklyn, New York. She is a songwriter and piano player. Dr. Adrien received her Doctor of Ministry degree at New York Theological Seminary.

God Gave Women Authority, Too
March 9, 2016 – 10:43 pm | Comments Off on God Gave Women Authority, Too
God Gave Women Authority, Too

by Peggy Adrien

The Book of Genesis describes a beautiful story about the beginning of life on earth. However, it is also a story anchored in debate, fueling conversation known as “the battle of the sexes” and addresses the ongoing issue of female leadership. Should women hold positions of authority in the church?

The Authority of the Healer: Healing Stories in the Gospel of John
May 1, 2014 – 12:07 am | Comments Off on The Authority of the Healer: Healing Stories in the Gospel of John
The Authority of the Healer: Healing Stories in the Gospel of John

by Peggy Adrien

The Gospel according to John starts off powerfully by identifying Jesus as the Word/as God. Within his Gospel, John cites only two healing stories—a cripple and a blind man. Here the author links the healer, Jesus, with the Old Testament demonstrating how these healings supported John’s opening statement about Jesus.