Kara Powell is One of Christianity Today’s ‘50 Women You Should Know’

Fuller women recognized in popular magazine’s cover story :: 10/05/12

Kara E. Powell, executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute and assistant professor of youth and family ministry, was named as one of Christianity Today’s “50 Women You Should Know,” the magazine’s cover story for the October 2012 issue.

“To create this list, we asked dozens of evangelical leaders to identify Christian women in North America whom evangelicals both men and women admire and who are shaping the life of the church and culture in significant ways,” CT’s Sarah Pulliam Bailey explained in the article.

The magazine highlights Powell’s accomplishments as an author of several books on youth, including Sticky Faith, and her work as an advisor to Youth Specialities, an organization that trains youth workers worldwide. It notes that Powell speaks around the country to equip youth ministry leaders.

The list also features other women with Fuller Seminary connections. Theology School graduate Brenda Salter McNeil is profiled for her work in racial, ethnic and gender reconciliation and Fuller Board Member Shirley Mullen is named for her role as president of Houghton College and a promoter of Christian approaches to history.

The purpose of the feature is to highlight and celebrate the growth in women leadership in the evangelical church and North American society.

“This list is hardly the last word, but it recognizes the growing public role of Christian women in our movement and culture, and suggests the ways they are shaping our future,” the article stated.

Also, included on the list are well-known names such as life ethics advocate Joni Eareckson Tada, author Joyce Meyer and Bible study teacher Beth Moore.

Noted women in the political sphere, include former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin and Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann.

Popular entertainers that made the list are gospel singer Mavis Staples, actress Roma Downey and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks.