What Is the Role of Women in Today’s Church Leadership?
How should churches balance biblical authority and cultural change in defining women’s roles in leadership?
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How should churches balance biblical authority and cultural change in defining women’s roles in leadership?
I didn’t simply decide to read through the Mosaic Law. I actually picked up a Chronological Bible and decided that it would be a fresh way to read through Scripture. Needless to say, it has definitely given me a better understanding of how things took place and why they happened when they did.
Take a moment to meditate on the deeper level of this Scripture. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) It’s next level, isn’t it? One of those reflections of time and space. I often find myself getting lost in Scriptures like this one. I’m consumed by thoughts of how God is guiding my life, and my eternal life for those willing to accept that statement. God’s sovereignty always seems to be on my mind and always has been.
Have you ever met anyone who claims to be a bona fide palm reader, fortune-teller or tarot card reader? If so, have you ever asked them what they think of Jesus. Some of you may have immediately concluded that it would be foolish to connect with such a person. And perhaps it is on some level, depending on one’s level of spiritual maturity.
This past Wednesday evening, we took a look at what it means to be God’s representatives. Specifically, what does it mean to be God’s Representatives in an ungodly world.
Discussing the topic of Obedience with our middle school students. To kick the night off, we pulled their minds back to elementary school with a little Red Light, Green Light and Simon Says. These kids’ games are founded on obeying the commands as closely as possible, in order to succeed in the game.
A Small Group Study – Last Wednesday night we talked about “Dark Horses” in our Middle School Discipleship program.
A few weeks ago, we held our quarterly youth-led service. It’s a great time for our students who have committed to our ministry team program, to use those practical services to the body within the context of Sunday morning worship.
In the book of James, we read about a small part of our body that has great power! This small part of our body has the strength to bring about achievement or destruction. What part do you think it is?
As we walk through life, there are going to be people who disappoint us and let us down. Though we realize that no one’s perfect, some people may even go out of their way to make our life a struggle. Maybe you know a few people like that.
What is your Declaration Of Beliefs, or your Manifesto? Not sure? Here’s a few questions to guide you. What are your core beliefs? What beliefs do you hold in your heart and know to be true?
Our culture is becoming increasingly sexualized. There are few who would deny that statement. As a pastor, I feel like I get a front-row seat to the results of this culture at least weekly, as I interact with people on a personal level, from all walks of life.