Cheryl Schatz

It is difficult for me to think that in 2010 Christian men do not care what women think and will not allow them to influence the church even in a “silent” matter through their votes (considering that the vote would have been a private ballot). Perhaps there is a great fear of change in these men that if they let the women speak they may influence some of the men and then they wouldn’t be able to eject the principal.

Mara I think sometimes we do need to speak with our feet, but it takes courage to do that.

Greg, I also agree that women can have a real fear of speaking with their feet. Sometimes it may seem to them that abusive leadership that won’t let them speak or vote is better than the unknown.

But in the NT times believers, men and women alike, spoke up and often gave their lives for their testimony. Their boldness showed that the Holy Spirit not only indwelt them but they were willing to be empowered to take an unpopular stand.

It can be very intimidating and lonely when you take a stand without people standing with you. But if we consider that the Lord Jesus should be foremost in our lives and our friendships, comfort and even our reputation is not as important as Him, then maybe we will get back to the boldness that the NT men and women had in serving and sacrificing for the Lord.