History and Biblical Basis
A brief but important history about this committee and preceding committees on the consultation about women's ministries in the PCA.
After two previous committees reports, the General Assembly of Australia (GAA) appointed the WMPCQ committee to consult widely with the Presbyterian Church and investigate the ministries and roles available to women in the Church in 2004. The report and deliverances were accepted in September 2007 at the GAA meeting. The result is that there is the current committee to oversee the implementation of the report. Download: Report prepared for GAA 2007 The report includes: - Five voices of the people in the church on women’s ministries,
- Implementation strategies for church leaders to activate women in the church and to build capacity in the church,
- A biblical, balanced and informed picture of the current status and future possibilities of women’s ministries in the PCA,
- Resources to assist leaders to promote the range of “women’s ministries” under the authority of those holding office within the church,
- A PEOPLE Model (2007) for practical application of women’s ministry,
- Encouragement for both men and women to examine their attitudes to women’s ministries and ensure that their gift use is Biblical.The committee continue to encourage the church to focus on unity, encouragement, equipping, support and using their gifts for God’s glory.
RESOURCES
Further information about the possible or potential roles of women in the church may be found in the following resources.
Belleville, L; Blomberg, C; Keener, C; Schreiner, T. (2005). Two Views on Women in Ministry. Zondervan, USA.
Briscoe, J; McIntyre Katz, L; Severson, B. (1995). Designing Effective Women’s Ministries. Zondervan: USA
Grudem, W. (2002). Biblical Foundations for Manhood and Womanhood. Crossway Books: Illinois, USA.
Grudem, W. (1995). But what should women do in the church? CBMW News (The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood). Vol1:2 pp 3-7.
Ramsay, L. (2002). Women at Work. Evangelism Ministries: Sydney
Please feel free to contact the committee by email. The committee continue to encourage the church to focus on unity, encouragement, equipping, support and using their gifts for God’s glory. Please pray for the ongoing implementations of this project.
Biblical basis for Women's Ministry
1 God created men and women in His image, yet different and complementary to one another. Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:18
2 God equally values and attaches dignity to the roles of both men and women Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:18 Galatians 3:26-28
3 The Bible affirms the principle of male headship in the family and in the church.
Genesis 2:18 Ephesians 5:21-33 Colossians 3:18-19 1 Timothy 2:11-15
4 The Fall introduced distortions into the relationships between men and women in the church and in the home. Genesis 3:1-17
5 Redemption in Christ gives men and women an equal share in the blessings of salvation. Ephesians 5:21-33 Colossians 3:18-19 Titus 2:3-5 1Peter: 3:1-7
1 Corinthians 11:2-16 1Timothy 2:11-15
6 Christ is the authority and head of the church, and within His church, authority is exercised by elders & overseers Ephesians 5:23 1Timothy 3:1-1 1Titus 1:5-9
7 Men and women are to use their spiritual gifts as servants of Christ for ministry within the authority structure of the church. Romans 12:3-8
1Corinthians 12 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 13: 1-17 hilippians 2:1- 11 1 Peter 4:10-11
8 Throughout the Bible women are held in high esteem for their work and support of Christ and the apostles. Luke 8:1-3 Romans 16:1-16 Acts 1:14
9 In the church women have significant roles to play. 1 Corinthians 12
1 Peter 4:10-11
