Leadership in Church / Ministry Archives - Page 72 of 88

Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry

Military Versus Ministry

Until I launched my own dream to plant a church, I found more freedom to be who God created me to be, and to exercise

March 7, 2016

The Invisible Knapsack of Male Privilege In the Church

This is a list based on Peggy McIntosh’s now famous article, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” In her article, McIntosh examines how racial privilege

February 8, 2016

Unnecessary Crusader

Back in the mid-80’s, environmental education trickled down into rural Kentucky. I quickly became a diligent crusader to save the fish caught in the plastic

February 3, 2016

When My Friend Became A Deacon

It all began because I wanted to stir things up a little bit. The idea wouldn’t have even occurred to me twenty or even ten

January 20, 2016

Finding the Beginnings of Female Missionaries in the New Testament

I was sitting in an anthropology class at my Christian college listening to the musings of the professor. She had been speaking about globalization, feminism,

January 11, 2016

The Elder and the Lady: A Look at the Language of Second John

There are several women mentioned in the New Testament who in the past have had their ministries downplayed. Even today, some question whether Phoebe was

January 11, 2016

What Did Paul Mean By ‘Silence’ and ‘Submission’ in 1 Timothy 2:11?

What do we need to know about the Ephesians in order to better understand Paul’s meaning in 1 Timothy 2:11? First, we need to know

January 6, 2016

Daughters, Rise Up

This one is for the daughters whose parents taught them, above all else, to submit to their husbands. For the wives whose husbands call them

January 5, 2016

Selective Literalism: Female Elders

When Anne and I teach our co-leadership (mutual equality and mutual authority) marriage message, we are frequently asked our opinion on women being encouraged to

November 30, 2015