I am not usually a reader of Christian nonfiction, but the description of On Purpose interested me. I found it a very accessible book, but written for a different type of Christian than I am. I am a Presbyterian, and in my lifetime, have always seen women as leaders in the church. I myself am an Elder, and have led Sunday School classes and known women ministers.

However, I acknowledge that other denominations don't have the same history. Many still believe that women shouldn't preach or teach men because the Bible says that men are the spiritual leaders. Julie Coleman wrote this book to show how Scripture doesn't back them up on that claim. She goes through several stories and figures in the Bible to show that women were historically part of Jewish and Christian communities as spiritual leaders.

Coleman's book is based in her beliefs of the Bible and the church, and would be a good read for anyone who is from a similar background. Her Biblical knowledge is great, and this book could act as reference material when speaking with someone who believes women don't belong in ministry.

However, since this is not even a question in my church, this book wasn't overly compelling to me. Thanks to Netgalley for an advance copy of this book.