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November 11th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
1. What I like most about being a woman: femininity, perception, intuition, being cared for and protected, ability to easily express feelings, security, inner strength
2. What I like least about being a woman: being under-estimated at times, being scrutinized more on appearance.
3. The egalitarian argument I find most compelling is that male domination is cultural rather than creational.
4. I disagree with that statement because I don’t think a woman’s ontological value is demeaned if we’re denied spiritual headship. Men and women are ontologically equal regardless of our roles. Gender aside, one person’s gifts are of equal value to another’s.
5. I absolutely think women can be pastors over a congregation in the sense of being capable. But, based on Scripture, I’m not sure that we should be. And I don’t know how well received a female pastor would be. Then again, is that cultural or is it going against the grain of how God created us? I struggle with this issue.
6. I think women can teach men if ministering on an individual basis or if there is inadequate or unavailable male leadership.
7. The whole idea of egalitarianism vs complementarianism is challenging
November 22nd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Humanity & Sin Session 9
Discussion Question #1
I enjoy the relational way that I am able to interact with others. The sharing of companionship and empathy the way women do is very fulfilling to me. This carries over to the nurturing of my children. I love children; my husband and I have five and I am currently the children’s pastor at my church.
Discussion Question #2
N/A
Discussion Question #3
Truthfully, but somewhat timidly, I will say my monthly cycle.
Discussion Question #4
N/A
Discussion Question #5
That women are not functionally subservient to men. I often lead classes that include both women and men in my church and I enjoy the ability to be able to teach in these situations.
Discussion Question #6
I am somewhat mixed by this idea. While I see my position of teaching in the church something that God has blessed, I do teaching under to approval of my pastor. For me, I see this as a part of the overall system of authority God has set into place. As Christ is the head of the church body, the pastor is the head of the local church. Any teaching in the local church must fall under the authority of the pastor.
Discussion Question #7
This is where my belief is less adamant. I see Joyce Myers and other women with purposeful ministries. But would I myself sit under a full time woman pastor? At this time I would say no, but I have not been in a situation where I have had to make that decision. Without actually facing that decision, I cannot conclusively say what I would do.
Discussion Question #8
Yes, and I do. As I have stated before though, I do so under the approval of my senior pastor.
Discussion Question #9
I never gave much thought to the idea of sitting under a woman senior pastor before. This is a question that I am still thinking through. It is hard for me to come to a substantive conclusion.