Do you still stop and wonder at Christmas? As I get older the wonder seems to be increasing. I've read the scriptures, heard the story, sung the carols, spoken at carol services countless times, and it never ceases to amaze me. The simplicity, the glory, the heights, the depths, the love, the mercy, the grace. … Continue reading The wonder of it all
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Looking for a Christmas gift? Exploring the Role of Women in the Church.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCSCZQLT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_BCYNMXK6FH5VZGRW5GX1 Still not sure? Got questions? The book charts something of my own journey from complementarianism to egalitarianism (or mutualism) through a study of the scriptures and church history. You'll be challenged, you'll be encouraged! It's available across Amazon.
Complacency, Compromise and Cynicism
Life is not always plain sailing, even when you know God - there are unexpected challenges, things you hadn't planned for, didn't expect, weren't prepared for. Like the story of Israel there can be an ebb and flow to our story. A hotness and coldness. One minute they were all in and there’s times of … Continue reading Complacency, Compromise and Cynicism
Equal but complementary
Some people think that to be an egalitarian means you don't believe in any differences between male and female. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, in my studies just this week, I discovered that the term "complementarian" was first used by egalitarians! Why? Because though they believed in the full equality of … Continue reading Equal but complementary
The Role of Women in the Church
Photo by picjumbo.com on Pexels.com What can women be and do in the church today? Or more to the point, can a woman be and do everything a man can? Can they preach and teach both women and men? Can they be pastors, elders, or overseers? Can a woman be the lead elder or senior … Continue reading The Role of Women in the Church
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