Scot McKnight has written an interesting post on how biblical our churches are in determining what a woman can and can’t do.
The comments are even more interesting.
Women in Ministry
by MandiRhett Smith has recently posted his views on women in ministry, and I want to take the opportunity to say, “Hey Rhett! I agree with you!”
My journey, on this topic, has been similar to his. I grew up an Independent, Fundamental Baptist in the South. As such, it was ingrained in me that women have no place in leadership. Women weren’t even allowed to teach Sunday school if there were little boys over the age of 12 in the class (this practice was adopted because Jesus was 12 when he first taught in the temple).
But as I grew in my relationship with the Lord, I felt a longing to do more. The only problem was my church kept telling me there wasn’t anything I was fit to do except raise good Christian children. I had to ask myself, ” Why would God give me the desire to do more for Him if it was wrong in His sight for me to do it?”
Then I discovered Joyce Meyer. My pastor routinely spoke against her from the pulpit, but when I listened to her teach I could clearly see the hand of God on her. It was evident that she was called to do what she does. So I asked myself another question, “Would God call someone to do something He considered sinful?”
The answer to that question is a resounding no.
What bothers me about the issue is the constant debate. This is an issue that only serves to divide the body of Christ. It certainly isn’t a salvation issue, so why argue? As Rhett stated, there are brilliant and faithful Christians on both sides of the fence. It doesn’t make either side more or less of a Christian.
And FYI to any of you in the Denver area: Joyce Meyer will be speaking at the Pepsi Center August 24-26. Admission is FREE.
Tags: Christianity, Women in ministry, Joyce Meyer
