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My
Thoughts On Women In The Ministry
Eph
3:16-18-
I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through
his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Jesus
Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I pray that
you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together
with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad
and long, how high and deep, is Christ's love. Evil can only prospers,
when good men and women choose to do nothing. God bless you!
And thank you. Chaplain Gibson
All
those who truly know me will say I am a very kind, giving and loving
man of God. They will also tell you that there are a few things
in this life that I will not tolerate. Bashing belittling or holding
back anyone, Male,Female, black, white,brown or otherwise from their
calling is at the top of my list. I will not debate or argue with
anyone when it comes to the word of God. I also refuse to listen
to those who will twist, turn, or change His word to fit their denominational
beliefs or needs.
Could
it be that this is why there is so much resentment in the church
today? No one is any better than another, and no one has the right
to put themselves above others. When we become more spiritual we
learn these simple truths. When did God give any mortal man the
right to pass judgment as to who our Lord can and can not call into
His service?
Chaplain
Fellowship Ministries has over 175 ordained and licensed women doing
great Kingdom work reaching out to the poor and needy all over this
great country. Who better to work with abused women than a ordained
female chaplain and minister, women in ministry as chaplains and
ministers are serving a very important role in today's world. The
following are just a very few facts from the bible regarding the
women who have played very important roles in the ministry and church!
Deborah
literally means "Bee," reminding us of her wisdom,
how she liberally shared with her friends, and how her influence
and authority were used by God to "sting" Israel's enemies.
Her creative talents and leadership abilities set her apart. Deborah
wrote songs and sang them, and she was a patriotic woman of God
who judged and led Israel for 40 years. She might be called the
first female military commander and first female Supreme Court justice!
The keys to Deborah's effectiveness were her spiritual commitment
and walk with God, in fact she is called a prophetess. She demonstrates
the possibilities for any woman today who will allow the Spirit
of God to fill and form her life, developing her full capacities
to shape the world around her.
The name "Huldah" is derived from the Hebrew root cheled,
which means "to glide swiftly." Perhaps Huldah's name
reflects her quickness of mind and her ability to swiftly and rightly
discern the things of God. In any case, this woman was used by God
in history to voice His judgment and His prophecy, and to spark
one of the greatest national revivals in history. Hilkiah the high
priest and Shaphan the scribe sought out Huldah for God's word of
wisdom. She had the complete respect and confidence of all these
men, a lesson in the truth spiritual influence flows from a spiritual
lifestyle, not merely from the presence of spiritual gifts.
Esther
was a Jewish orphan, raised by her cousin, Mordecai. God opens
destiny to any person who will keep His priorities. Even in the
presence of success and wealth Esther retained her sense of perspective
and integrity. She showed courage and obedience when she was faced
with death! She had great respect for the power of prayer. She recognized
the reality of the Holy Spirit. She was steadfast and willing to
lay down her own life for others.
Acts
21:9 - This reference to Philip's daughter's each exercising
the gifts of prophecy makes it very clear that women did bring God's
word by the power of the Holy Spirit and such ministry was fully
accepted in the early church.
Paul
reinforced it in 1 Corinthians 11:5, where he states that a woman
may "prophesy," Yes it does state she must be properly
"covered," which is rightly related to her husband or
other spiritual authority, a regulation incumbent upon all spiritual
leaders, male or female.
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Timothy 3:1-13. So why is the position of women in the ministry
contested by so many within the ministry? Women had an equal place
in the Upper Room, awaiting the Holy Spirit's coming and the birth
of the church, Acts 1:14.
Peter's
prophetic sermon at Pentecost affirmed the Old Testament promise
was now to be realized: "your daughters" and "maidservants"
would now share fully and equally with men in realizing the anointing,
fullness, and ministry of the Holy Spirit, making them effective
in witness and service for the spread of the gospel.
Though
the place of men seems more pronounced in the number who filled
leadership roles, there does not appear to be any direct restriction
of privilege when it comes to women in the ministry. In fact the
method of designation suggests they were the appointed leaders in
their respective fellowships. How can there be any doubt that women
did speak, preach and prophesy in the early church. 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Women
did financially support Jesus in his ministry Luke 8:2,3 - and figured
prominently in the establishment of churches of Thessalonica, Acts
17:4 - and Berea (v. 12). The early church was also blessed with
prophetesses, Acts 2:17; 21:9 - who spoke the word of the Lord.
The first recorded convert of Paul's European mission was a woman
named Lydia, Acts 16:13,14 - and the baptism of her household marked
the beginning of the Philippian church (v. 15).
Paul
later wrote the Following: Phi 4:2 - I encourage both Euodia and
Syntyche to have the attitude the Lord wants them to have. Phi 4:3
- Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women.
They fought beside me to spread the Good News along with Clement
and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
These women not only assisted Paul; they ministered right at his
side in an apparently equal capacity. Other women commended by Paul
for their ministries include Mary, Tryphena, Tryphosa, Persis, and
Rufus' mother, Rom. 16:6,12,13.
A
more prominent role in the early church was played by Priscilla.
Priscilla, along with her husband Aquila, was involved with evangelism
and teaching Acts 18:2,24-26 - and even led churches in Rome, Rom.
16:3,4 - and Ephesus, 1 Cor. 16:19. Similarly, Nympha led a church
in Laodicea, Col. 4:15. There are the two other women described
in Romans 16 who clearly ministered in leadership roles. wife."Reference
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"Phoebe"
means "Pure or Radiant." Paul calls her not only a servant
of the church, but a helper of many. Other versions translate the
word "servant" as "deaconess." Still others
have called her "minister" in other scriptures where the
Greek word diakoneo is use; it is translated "minister"
or deacon (diakonon) of the congregation of Cenchrea. Romans 16:2
provides more information about Phoebe: Paul calls her "a patroness
(prostatis)." Bible translations render this term "servant,"
"friend," or "helper." This is appropriate since
leadership roles in the church are roles of service.
According
to many scholars it was Phoebe who carried the written book of Romans
to the congregation. This is consonant to Psalm 68:11, which declares
the place of women in the spread of God's Word: "The Lord gave
the word; great was the company or host of women . Who proclaimed
it." The inserted words are justified by the Hebrew, most translators
acknowledge this.
I
have heard all the arguments, but the truth is, God welcomes all,
race, gender or orientation does not matter, In His eyes everyone
of us are precious, He has placed in every life a sacred and unbeatable
purpose. Let's get real and stop listening to those who tear us
down instead of lifting us up. Let us never forget that when we
are attacked, we are being blessed for His name sake. Pray for those
who attack you, the Lord will increase your blessings. Those who
are truly called by God will never attack anyone, male or female,
they will reach out with love, mercy, compassion, mercy and understanding
and offering to help them in their ministry any way they can. We
have a mighty work in the Lord to be done and it will take all of
us.
Chaplain
Fellowship Ministries is seeking strong women who are not afraid
to go against tradition and stand up for their God given rights
to become members of the clergy. Chaplain Fellowship is recruiting
women who will stand up for what is right, and not let anyone stop
them from doing the Lord's work. Those who may try to put you down
or say you are not good enough are the very ones who turn the poor
and needy away from their doors of God's house in their time of
need. Let God take care of them for the life of lies they are living,
pray for them and ask God to have mercy and pity on them. In all
reality you should not waste your time, brush the dust off your
feet and walk away, put it in the Lord's hands, I can assure you
He can handle it. Chaplain Fellowship has over 175 female chaplains!
Eph
3:16-18-
I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through
his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves, and I pray that Jesus
Christ will make his home in your hearts through faith. I pray that
you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together
with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad
and long, how high and deep, is Christ's love. Evil can only prospers,
when good men and women choose to do nothing. May the Lord be
with you one and all! Chaplain Gibson
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