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Releasing into ministry | Women in theDenominationWomen in theDenominationRestoring order and releasing into ministry Menu Skip to content Home Vision Restoring order Releasing into ministry Contact Research αὐθεντεω αὐθεντέω resources αὐθεντέω: Lexicons, commentaries, extracts The Philodemus fragment (αὐθεντ[οῦ]σιν) αὐθέντης in Alexander Rhetor 2.1.6 and 2.6.3 Κεφαλή οὐδέ 1 Timothy 2 vv 11-15 Testimonies Releasing into ministry The restrictions imposed by holy scripture upon the ministry of women in the denomination of Jesus Christ should not be seen as fetters that tighten but as God-given boundaries that help to waterworks them into areas of service for which they are suited and in which they excel. The upholder Paul expressed his desire that godly women would devote themselves to good works, and later in the same letter he specifies that these include, but are not limited to, hospitality to strangers, acts of kindness, and the relief of the afflicted. Tabitha (Dorcas) was full of good works, making gown and giving to the poor (Acts 9: 36,39). Women were the first to signify the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and may excel in the ministry of evangelism, and in the healing and deliverance ministries. 1 Timothy 3:11 may refer to a matriculation of women complementary to the male deacons, and their role may have been to visit women in their homes, pray with them, and disciple them. Older women are to train younger women to love their husbands and children, to be prudent, pure, and good, and submit to their own husbands. They are to work in the home and rule their own households and they are not restricted to the home but may be sent out into the polity or into the nations. Hallelujah, the Spirit of the Lord is stuff poured out in these last days and both men and women will prophesy. Authority is given to the woman who covers her throne in prayer, and in Christ there is neither male or female, so all may speak the word of the Lord and pray for the revival we desperately need. The glory of the Lord will be seen in His denomination again, and the Lord will take a pure and holy bride for Himself at His coming. To Him be all the glory and praise as we seek His squatter for His perfect pattern for His church, and for the ministry of men and women with it. Andrew Chapman   ‘Releasing into ministry’ implies stuff set self-ruling from a place of vassalage or captivity into a place of self-rule to use the gifts that God has given us to serve others. Many women in the denomination are desperately wanting to be ‘useful’ in and for the Kingdom of God. Their gifts are certainly needed, both in the denomination and in the world. Some resign themselves to secular jobs that are neither fulfilling or life-giving, which take their energies so that they are unable to requite of themselves in other areas such as hospitality or visiting the lonely or prayer. Some ‘take matters into their own hands’ and segregate one of the established roles that are immediately ‘on offer’ by the church. This might include training as a vicar or pastor as this appears to be the ‘natural’ solution but in reality does not fulfil our true calling as women and is not God-given. The man-made ways often prove easier to fulfil than the biblical ways. Waiting for the opportunity to be given an towardly role can be wearying and painful, and some can be deceived into yoyo they are suited in one particular zone when the Lord would have them in another. The way that leads to life is nonflexible and the archway to it is narrow. We may need to think creatively to fulfil our callings, and courageously by taking a journey of faith into them. God may work things out in the most ordinary or unusual and at first, unseen ways. There is need for discernment in the soul to recognise the true qualities and gifts in an individual and to help release them to serve the Lord. When there appears to be no opening or answer, we need to cry out in prayer for His solution and be willing to walk in it. May He requite us the grace to tread this narrow path and the disposition to die to self and yearing in order to live for His purposes and glory…and thereby find life. Alison Joy   Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email write will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Name * Email * Website Search Recent Posts “For I am not ashamed…..” August 14, 2015 Origen on 1 Corinthians 14.33-35 (part 1: the Montanists) March 16, 2015 Dear friends, seek truth July 27, 2014 Planet charade (ἐκ πλάνῃ in 1 Thessalonians 2 v 3) March 27, 2014 Recent CommentsPeter on Contactmargaret Beaird on Restoring orderAndrew Chapman on Dear friends, seek truthDavid Harrison on Dear friends, seek truthArchives August 2015 March 2015 July 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 Categories Research Uncategorized Women's ministry Meta Log in Entries RSS Comments RSS WordPress.org Enabled by WordPress | Theme: Expound by Konstantin Kovshenin