So, I am developoing my thoughts, theologically (at least that’s the goal!), on this subject for a paper that is due in about a week. This is an issue (the ordination of women in the church) where I can appreciate both sides of the argument (complementarian and egalitarian).
It will be interesting to see what I learn along the way. I am open, and this issue challenges me (which is why I am choosing to write about it).

I am grieved that this issue has been, and still is a source of division in the Church.

I do not think that this is something we should be divided over, although I can see why there are differing viewpoints.

Personally, I am open to being convinced either way and to having my mind changed as I continue to read and research. I never really thought much about ordination, for men or women, until I started taking theology courses. I go to a non-denominational church and we don’t really ordain our Pastors, so this isn’t an “issue” for us as a body. I’ve never been “pro” or “con” when it came to this and I tend to be fine with whatever as long as God is being glorified and people’s rights are not being viciously squashed. There are women leaders in our church, and if we did ordain our associate Pastors and Ministry Directors I am fairly certain women would be included in the ordination process on the basis of their calling and giftings, gender notwithstanding.

So, I am looking forward to seeing how this develops and what my paper will actually have to contribute to this topic once it’s finished!

8 days to go before the due date!

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