Publications & Works of Mary Lederleitner

Dr. Mary Lederleitner brings a global perspective to leadership, stewardship, and women’s roles in mission. Her research and writing center on collaboration, partnership, and integrity in cross-cultural ministry. Through her books, teaching, and consulting, she equips the next generation of leaders to serve with wisdom, humility, and courage across cultures.

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Leadership, Stewardship & Mission

Leading with Grace

Mary Lederleitner serves as Director of WCIU’s Women’s Institute and teaches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She writes on leadership, gender, and global mission practice.

Chair of the Global Board for Operation Mobilization
Former global leader with Wycliffe Bible Translators
Leads Missional Intelligence LLC and the Women’s Institute at WCIU

Women in God's Mission

Award-winning research on how women lead and serve in God’s mission worldwide. Drawing from 95 leaders’ stories, Lederleitner highlights resilience, wisdom, and faithful leadership.

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What Can Women Do Here?

Explores why Christians hold differing views on women’s roles in ministry. Lederleitner helps readers understand each perspective to foster empathy, respect, and unity in faith.

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Cross-Cultural Partnerships

Addresses the financial and cultural challenges of global mission. Lederleitner offers practical guidance for building partnerships rooted in trust, integrity, and mutual respect.

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Formation for Mission: Discipleship and Identity for Emerging Adults

Equips mentors and ministry leaders to guide emerging adults in faith and mission. Blends research and theology to nurture spiritual growth and missional identity.

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Complexities of Money and Missions in Asia

Explores how money shapes mission work in Asia’s Buddhist contexts. Features diverse voices on privilege, stewardship, and integrity in cross-cultural ministry.

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Institute Leadership

Theology Meets Leadership: The Women’s Institute

Dr. Lederleitner directs the Women’s Institute, a global initiative equipping women for leadership and service in mission. The Institute provides training, mentoring, and resources that empower women to lead faithfully in diverse ministry contexts.

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