Around the turn of this century, most American church planters were men. This is probably still true in terms of all church plants, since these projects are disproportionately sponsored by evangelical groups. But in the mainline denominations, the planters are diversifying. I asked a colleague who resources planters in the Anglican Church in the UK, “What are some common traits which come to mind as you think about the really gifted church planters you work with?” He thought for a minute, and the first response, “They’re mostly women.”
