‘It’s clear from scripture that older women are meant to disciple younger women’

Kate Orson asserts we should be looking to the Bible, rather than equality reports, to learn how to best structure church discipleship

A recent report, ‘Closing the Gap? 2025 analysis of gender pay gaps in UK organisations active in global health,’ published by independent think tank Global 50/50, finds that in organisations led by women CEOs, the gender pay gap is smaller than in those led by men.

It seems that in terms of income, women do better when they have a female boss. So when it comes to church, do women fare better when discipled by other women? 

I think anecdotally we can sense how wonderful it is to receive guidance from a woman who’s had experiences like us before – whether it’s going through relationship struggles, raising children in the faith or deepening our relationship with Jesus.