our biblical series on women in leadership « christian feminism

A great series exploring many issues related to the role of women: our biblical series on women in leadership « christian feminism.

If you claim to believe in male headship (or complementarianism as it is commonly marketed) then this series ought to be required reading.

Hat tip: Twitter / Hannah M: Really interesting: Christ ....

Comments

[Erika Baker]

Hmm
The author says that the theology supporting women in teaching and headship roles is based on Christian egalitarianism and "Its theological foundations are interpretations of the teachings and example of Jesus Christ and other New Testament principles. It refers to the biblically-based belief that gender, in and of itself, neither privileges nor curtails a believer’s gifting or calling to any ministry in the church or home”.

Isn’t the much stronger argument that in Christ there is no male or female, and that whoever stands “in loco Christi” is therefore not biologically restricted either?
It’s not about what we are, it’s about what Christ is.

[Dave]

Erika,

Yes, I agree that "it's about what Christ is". However, the problem is that does not take us forward when supporters of male headship would also respond to that "Exactly, that is why Male Headship is vital".

Anyway I think the introduction is helpful background:

here are all the posts, now in one place, that tia lynn (beautiaful) wrote for us examining what scripture says about women’s roles in ministry and leadership. she really did a phenomenal job. i think it is interesting to note that she mentioned when she first started examining the issue of women in leadership she set out to prove that women were not to be pastors or teachers over men. after carefully looking at all of what scripture says on this issue she was convinced otherwise. i encourage you to read the whole series––preferable in order as the OT is quite important––if you haven’t already, and i trust that you will be challenged and exhorted. (fyi: there are links at the bottom of each page to the next article.)