Jim

When I read the Word of God, I trust the Holy Spirit for clarification when questions arise. Regarding “women in ministry”, I’m convinced from the Word of God that God uses women as He uses men in the teaching and ministering of His Word. However, I do believe from the complementarian view on women in leadership roles where they can exercise “authority” over men that they are instructed to be under the directives of male leadership solely from the standpoint of this God given role. It’s not a matter of “equality” since God is no respecter of man (or women) but from the Biblical reference of roles as biblically directed for each of us, that that should only be in a controlled setting where men are involved. Nevertheless, men can greatly benefit from women’s ministries when they desire to listen in and learn. But, the intent of the woman’s ministry is not to exercise “authority” over men but under the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to bless those who hear the Word of God whether
women or men. Kay Arthur, Elizabeth Elliott, Nancy DeMoss, Beth Moore and many others would share this view, I believe, as their ministries are primarily to women but men benefit greatly from their ministries.
In essense, headship regarding roles for the Church from the Apostolic writings of Paul is significant but God-given ministries shared by all who are called for whatever purpose should be in the context of His order.
“For God is a God of order; not confusion”