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Female deacons in the early church focused on ministry to women

Were Women Apostles in the New Testament？ Women in Ministry part 5 00:26:29 – 00:27:00

Mike provides historical evidence for gender-specific ministry roles.

There were many female deacons in the early church. The Apostolic Constitutions describes their role: they focused on ministry to women, anointed women with oil for prayer (so men would not be compromised), and assisted in baptizing women. This demonstrates that gender-specific ministry was a recognized practice in the early church.

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@Sim_Cekiso @MikeWingerii I didn’t claim that. My comment could have been worded

@Sim_Cekiso @MikeWingerii I didn’t claim that. My comment could have been worded clearer. My point being he agrees with women deacons because of Pheobe without any requirements for them since he think

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@MikeWingerii @th3muse Question for @MikeWingerii: if 1Ti 3:1-13 doesn’t apply t

@MikeWingerii @th3muse Question for @MikeWingerii: if 1Ti 3:1-13 doesn’t apply to female deacons then where are the requirements for female deacons? Genuinely curious.

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Were Women Apostles in the New Testament？ Women in Ministry part 5 @ 00:26:29

2022-05-09