Mike Mazzalongo#12 – “The Role of

Women in Ministry”

Role of Women in Church Ministry

Full Ministry vs. Limited Ministry

Main Arguments

1. Cultural Argument

Main Arguments

1.Cultural Argument2. Phoebe Argument

Main Arguments

1.Cultural Argument2.Phoebe Argument3. Equal Argument

Main Arguments

1.Cultural Argument2.Phoebe Argument3.Equal Argument4. Example Argument

Cultural Argument

Creation Context– Not Cultural Context

Cultural Argument

“The head of the woman is man”“The head of Christ is God”

- I Corinthians 11:3

Cultural Argument

Women “…are to be under obedience, as also says the Law”- I Corinthians 14:34

Cultural Argument

“…the husband is the head of the wife”- Ephesians 5:23

Cultural Argument

“…women are not to teach or usurp authority over the man… for Adam was first formed, then Eve.”- I Timothy 2:12-13

PhoebeA good and trusted servant or messenger.

- Romans 16:1

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea;

Equal Value / Different Roles Assigned

For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.- Galatians 3:26

Ministry

1.Ministry of LOVE2.Ministry of TEACHING3.Ministry of MENTORING

Ministry

4.Ministry of SUPPORT5.Ministry of EVANGELISM6.Ministry of HOSPITALITY7.Ministry of SERVICE

Appeal to Women

Accept ministry role with grace and humility

Appeal to Women

Exercise existing opportunities

Appeal to Women

Work out your Salvation