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?”
Tag: Women in Ministry
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.”
“Husband of One Wife”: Paul’s gender inclusiveness in 1 Timothy 3
The phrase “husband of one wife” is one we find in 1 Timothy 3 with regard to the offices of Pastor and Deacons, which seems to some…… Read more ““Husband of One Wife”: Paul’s gender inclusiveness in 1 Timothy 3″
Bible Study: Can a woman submit in the home and lead in the church? (1 Corinthians 11:1-16)
Listen here: We here at The Essential Church have been examining the passages of Scripture that complementarians have used against women in their belief that women…… Read more “Bible Study: Can a woman submit in the home and lead in the church? (1 Corinthians 11:1-16)”
God’s Good News For Women in Ministry (1 Timothy 1-3)
Message as audio recording: Opening Selection: Give Me Faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHudYLt6l0 I Still Believe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jtWBNGdzoI Inspirational and Closing Selection: Tear Down the Walls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XKzA9ODyyU 8 I desire…… Read more “God’s Good News For Women in Ministry (1 Timothy 1-3)”
