1. Mike Mazzalongo #12 – “The Role of Women in Ministry”

2. Role of Women in Church Ministry

3. Full Ministry vs. Limited Ministry

4. Main Arguments 1. Cultural Argument

5. Main Arguments 1.Cultural Argument 2. Phoebe Argument

6. Main Arguments 1.Cultural Argument 2.Phoebe Argument 3. Equal Argument

7. Main Arguments 1.Cultural Argument 2.Phoebe Argument 3.Equal Argument 4. Example Argument

8. Cultural Argument Creation Context – Not Cultural Context

9. Cultural Argument “The head of the woman is man” “The head of Christ is God” - I Corinthians 11:3

10. Cultural Argument Women “…are to be under obedience, as also says the Law” - I Corinthians 14:34

11. Cultural Argument “…the husband is the head of the wife” - Ephesians 5:23

12. Cultural Argument “…women are not to teach or usurp authority over the man… for Adam was first formed, then Eve.” - I Timothy 2:12-13

13. Phoebe A good and trusted servant or messenger. - Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea;

14. Equal Value / Different Roles Assigned For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. - Galatians 3:26

15. Ministry 1.Ministry of LOVE 2.Ministry of TEACHING 3.Ministry of MENTORING

16. Ministry 4.Ministry of SUPPORT 5.Ministry of EVANGELISM 6.Ministry of HOSPITALITY 7.Ministry of SERVICE

17. Appeal to Women Accept ministry role with grace and humility

18. Appeal to Women Exercise existing opportunities

19. Appeal to Women Work out your Salvation