“Adam was formed first, then Eve.” Surely you’ve heard this statement before. If you have, congratulations. Chances are, you’ve read it from the pages of Scripture, particularly…… Read more ““Adam was formed first, then Eve”: the gender creation order and women in ministry”
Category: Women in Ministry
Beware of sneaky complementarianism
I have a habit at Twitter (yes, I’m putting all Twitter pastors on notice!) of checking out an individual’s church page (if they have one) before accepting…… Read more “Beware of sneaky complementarianism”
Sermon: The Place of Worship (John 4:19-23)
Audio Message: PDF File: The Place of Worship (John 4_19-23) Sermon Title: “The Place of Worship” Scripture: John 4:19-23 I saw a social media post…… Read more “Sermon: The Place of Worship (John 4:19-23)”
“By their gender”: the flawed label of women teachers, preachers, and pastors as false prophets
God made gender to be a good gift to benefit creation and humanity, but today’s scene within and without the church has used it to browbeat…… Read more ““By their gender”: the flawed label of women teachers, preachers, and pastors as false prophets”
Gifts and Offices: Gender-Based or Divinely Willed?
One of the foremost debates on women in ministry pertains to the office of Pastor (what the Scriptures refer to as “overseer” or “bishop,” as the KJV…… Read more “Gifts and Offices: Gender-Based or Divinely Willed?”
Headship in the Church: understanding male and female in relation to Christ
One question I encounter often with regard to male and female genders in the church is the following question: “How can a man lead in the home…… Read more “Headship in the Church: understanding male and female in relation to Christ”
“Husband of One Wife,” Part 2: Christian Divorce in 1 Corinthians 7
Praise the Lord, church! Pastor D.M. here, back with another teaching on our “Husband of One Wife” series. Tonight’s Part 2 addressed Christian divorce: a…… Read more ““Husband of One Wife,” Part 2: Christian Divorce in 1 Corinthians 7″
First Baptist Church Jefferson City, the Tennessee Baptist Convention has spoken; now shake the dust off your feet
Dear First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, I know, I know. This is a post that many expect would be sad to write. After all, despite my best…… Read more “First Baptist Church Jefferson City, the Tennessee Baptist Convention has spoken; now shake the dust off your feet”
Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention, Scripture is not driving your view of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; tradition is.
Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention (TBC), I just received word of your recommendation regarding First Baptist Church in Jefferson City, and let me say that I’m quite saddened…… Read more “Dear Tennessee Baptist Convention, Scripture is not driving your view of First Baptist Church Jefferson City; tradition is.”
1 Timothy 3:12 and “Husband of One Wife”: The Series
Praise the Lord, everybody! Pastor D.M. here. We here at The Essential Church are honored to have you join in with us each week, as we worship…… Read more “1 Timothy 3:12 and “Husband of One Wife”: The Series”
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