Category Archives: Women in Ministry

6. Cultural and Social Norms and Scripture

Some have found it helpful, when seeking to understand the scripture passages that speak of the place of women in the church and in marriage, to consider also those passages that speak of Christians in the context of slavery. These … Continue reading

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13. Further Reading – Links and References

The main evangelical organizations formed to support particular views on women in family and ministry are good sources of references and information. The complementarian organization is the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. The egalitarian organization is Christians for Biblical … Continue reading

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5. Christian Feminism?

Feminism is not a movement well-regarded by many evangelical Christians today. Most feminist writers today portray religion in general and Christianity in particular as inherently patriarchal and unfair to women. Often Christianity is cast in the role of serving in … Continue reading

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4. Oppression

Oppression (according to Dictionary.com): the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner. an act or instance of oppressing. the state of being oppressed. the feeling of being heavily burdened, mentally or physically, by troubles, adverse … Continue reading

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3. Observations on the Two Positions

There are a number of observations that are important in setting a context for considering the matter of women’s leadership in the church. Let’s begin with one of the most striking. The observation is this: both today’s complementarians and today’s … Continue reading

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2. Two Evangelical Positions on Women in the Church and in the Family

Among evangelical Christians in the United States, positions on women in leadership are polarizing into two main camps, most often labeled complementarian and egalitarian. Both camps can at times be uncharitable toward the other, and caricature is not uncommon. Both … Continue reading

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1. Introduction to Women in Leadership in the Church

I’d like to consider the Christian question of women in leadership, particularly as it pertains to leadership in the church, but also briefly touch on the relationship between husbands and wives in a Christian marriage. Much has been written on … Continue reading

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