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The Ministry of Phoebe

This week I have received two letters from puzzled and disappointed men, over my promotion of women in the leadership of the church. Both have stated that for many years they have appreciated my scriptural stance on many matters, but feel that in the matter of women in leadership I have moved from the scriptures:

“Your [...]

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The Early Church and the Ministry of Women

At Pentecost men and women, filled with the Spirit, bore witness to Christ. Joel’s prophecy was fulfilled: “your sons and your daughters shall prophesy”. Prophecy was equated with preaching, and at Pentecost, both sons and daughters preached the Word by the Spirit’s power!

Luke says the assembly in the Upper Room prior to Pentecost included “the [...]

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