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Shattering the Stained Glass Ceiling: Women in Faith Leadership

Shattering the Stained Glass Ceiling: Women in Faith Leadership

Chine McDonald speaks discusses the challenges surrounding being a woman in faith leadership. 26/10/2025

Have women shattered the glass ceiling of faith leadership?

Chine McDonald appears alongside the Very Reverend Dr Sarah Rowland Jones, and Zara Mohammed discussing the challenges of leadership in faith traditions on BBC Radio Wales’ ‘All Things Considered’.

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Chine McDonald

Chine McDonald

Chine is Director of Theos. She was previously Head of Community Fundraising and Public Engagement at Christian Aid. She has 16 years’ experience in journalism, media and communications across faith, media and international development organisations.

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Posted 26 October 2025

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