Kara Hartely, Women and Men Contending Side by Side
Contending together as women and men in church can be done, when we think ahead about what we’re doing.
Contending together as women and men in church can be done, when we think ahead about what we’re doing.
A lifetime of ministry work is a marathon and not a hundred-metre sprint. Where do I get the perseverance I need? By paying attention to the gospel, that directs our hearts “into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance”.
Serving at church is part of my life, it’s part of who I am. As I serve, I too have been blessed by others’ love and care. Serving in church forces you to meet and interact with people, and do life together; it builds community.
Drawing on biblical and historical precedent ... The formalisation of the role of deaconess added recognition and momentum to the strategy of setting apart women for pastoral, charitable and evangelistic work.
He who walks among the seven golden lampstands is attentive to his church; he knows what is going on and he cares deeply. He cares enough to provide specific encouragement, stark warnings, and glorious promises.