"Whoever and wherever you are, these women want to tell you that you are a frontline worker." — From the Foreword by Aileen Challies

From Austin to Edinburgh, from Baltimore to Glasgow, this is the story of women’s ministry as you’ve never heard it before. It’s one story told through different voices as women with ministry experience from across the globe collaborate to share their wisdom, insight and practical advice on how they minister in their communities. If you had the chance to sit down and ask each of these contributors about their lives, this would be that conversation.

A healthy, thriving women’s ministry is possible in your church too.

What others are saying about unexceptional:

"I have been waiting on this book for years. Sharon Dickens has organized and filled a huge gap to empower all Christian women to see their God-ordained value and help them flourish. This is a must read." — Brian Croft, Senior Pastor, Auburndale Baptist Church, Founder, Practical Shepherding and Senior Fellow, Church Revitalization Center, SBTS

"Your heart will be stirred as you read these beautiful accounts of the power of the gospel. Practical and insightful, every chapter is infused with timeless wisdom and gospel-centered grit." — Gloria Furman, author of The Pastor's Wife

"I’m so glad this book has been written. It’s put together with wisdom from women from a variety of backgrounds. Well written, engaging and helpful." — Mez McConnell, Pastor of Niddrie Community Church, Director of 20schemes, Co-Director of Acts 29 Church in Hard Places

"This book is an excellent encouragement to persevere in ministry, in both the routine of life and the difficulties of crisis. It illustrates the biblical reality of gospel ministry, in the midst of the lives God gives us, is the call for every believer and not just a select few." — Jan Timmis, wife, mother and grandmother, long-time church member and disciple