The Ministry of Women in the New Testament

The Ministry of Women in the New Testament
Author: Dorothy A. Lee
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493429345

Respected scholar Dorothy Lee considers evidence from the New Testament and early church to show that women's ministry is confirmed by the biblical witness. Her comprehensive examination explores the roles women played in the Gospels and the Pauline corpus, with a particular focus on passages that have been used in the past to limit women's ministry. She argues that women in the New Testament were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles, which has implications for the contemporary church.

The Case for Women's Ministry

The Case for Women's Ministry
Author: Ruth B. Edwards
Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
Total Pages: 266
Release: 1989
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

As the debate about women's ministry intensifies, so does the need for a calm and balanced assessment of all the arguments - both biblical and theological - the debate has so far produced. That need has now been fully met by Ruth Edwards in this clear, comprehensive, and highly readable study. Part one provides a fresh analysis of the New Testament data, viewed in the light of our latest knowledge of both Jewish and Graeco-Roman attitudes of the time. Having considered the biblical foundations, the book continues in Part Two with a perceptive appraisal of the way Christian attitudes to women have developed - from the early Fathers through to the key movements and insights of this century, all of which are now combining to question traditional ideas about priesthood and the crucial relationship between ministry and authority.

Women, Ministry and the Gospel

Women, Ministry and the Gospel
Author: Mark Husbands
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2007-03-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830825665

This outstanding collection of essays, presented at the 2005 Wheaton Theology Conference, explores the current issue of women in ministry from biblical, theological and ecclesiological perspectives. Bringing to bear the ministerial and sociological insights on the issue, this impressive integrative work aims to break through the current impasse between complementarians and egalitarians. These essays point the way forward for women and men in ministry in our churches. Contributors include Henri Blocher, Timothy George, James Hamilton, I. Howard Marshall, Cheryl J. Sanders, Sarah Sumner and Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen

Word-Filled Women's Ministry

Word-Filled Women's Ministry
Author: Gloria Furman
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433545268

The Bible is clear that women as well as men are created in God's image and intended to serve him with their lives. But what does this look like for women in the church? Helping church leaders think through what a Bible-centered women’s ministry looks like, this collection of essays by respected Bible teachers and authors such as Gloria Furman, Nancy Guthrie, and Susan Hunt addresses a variety of topics relevant to women. Whether exploring the importance of intergenerational relationships, the Bible’s teaching on sexuality, or women’s roles in the church and the home, this book of wise teaching and practical instruction will become a must-have resource for anyone interested in bolstering the health and vitality of Christian women in the context of the local church.

Two Views on Women in Ministry

Two Views on Women in Ministry
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2010-02-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310864518

The role of women in positions of worship and church leadership is one of the most divisive and inconclusive biblical debates. Two Views on Women in Ministry furnishes you with a clear and thorough presentation of the two primary exegetical arguments so you can better understand each one's strengths, weaknesses, and complexities. Egalitarian - equal ministry opportunity for both genders (represented by Linda L. Belleville and Craig S. Keener) Complementarian - men and women fill distinctive ministry roles (represented by Craig L. Blomberg and Thomas R. Schreiner) This revised edition brings the exchange of ideas and perspectives into the traditional Counterpoints format. Each author states his or her case and is then critiqued by the other contributors. The fair-minded, interactive Counterpoints forum allows you to compare and contrast the two different positions and form your own opinion concerning the practical and often deeply personal subject of women in ministry. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Women in the Church's Ministry

Women in the Church's Ministry
Author: R. T. France
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2004-04-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1592446175

The ordination of women has been one of the most pressing and passionately debated issues within the church in recent years. In this volume, based on the prestigious 1995 Didsbury Lectures, R. T. France explores several important questions of biblical interpretation raised by the serious disagreements among Christians over the nature of women's ministry. France primarily focuses on the issues as they are manifest in evangelical circles, where appeal is made instinctively to the authority of Scripture. He challenges readers to think through what it means to claim that our theology and practice are biblical. His insightful arguments help Christians move beyond the seeming impasse over the role of women in church ministry.

New Doors in Ministry to Women

New Doors in Ministry to Women
Author: Sue Edwards
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780825496943

(Foreword by Vickie Kraft) A revolutionary, biblical approach to life-changing women's ministries in churches, on campuses, and around the world.

Women in Ministry

Women in Ministry
Author: Bonnidell Clouse
Publisher: IVP Academic
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1989-05-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Bonnidell and Robert G. Clouse bring together four scholars in this discussion of women in ministry: Robert D. Culver, Susan T. Foh, Walter L. Liefeld and Alvera Mickelsen.