Is Pentecost Good to Women in Ministry?

Hoovie · #1 03-31-2007, 05:43 PM

Seems there are many complaints these days about women not being accepted in ministerial capacities in Pentecostal Churches. I rarely hear any thankfulness that most Pentecostal Churches are and have always been more tolerant than most mainstream Protestant Churches when it comes to this topic.

My intent in this thread is not to hash out how much more or less (depending on your views) we should be doing, but rather I am curious if the women in ministry advocates in the Pentecostal Church have overlooked the level of acceptance that already exists.

#2 03-31-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Seems there are many complaints these days about women not being accepted in ministerial capacities in Pentecostal Churches. I rarely hear any thankfulness that most Pentecostal Churches are and have always been more tolerant than most mainstream Protestant Churches when it comes to this topic.

My intent in this thread is not to hash out how much more or less (depending on your views) we should be doing, but rather I am curious if the women in ministry advocates in the Pentecostal Church have overlooked the level of acceptance that already exists.

Hmmmm, if you sit on the pews keep your trap shut...

J/K

I've been out to long to say, other then when I was UPCI, not alot going on for us gals other then Sunday School, Bake Sales or singing.

Rhoni · #3 03-31-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Seems there are many complaints these days about women not being accepted in ministerial capacities in Pentecostal Churches. I rarely hear any thankfulness that most Pentecostal Churches are and have always been more tolerant than most mainstream Protestant Churches when it comes to this topic.

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I do not think this is the truth. Pentecostal churches are less tolerant of women in leadership than most denominal churches. This is not to say that there are not many Pastors who support and allow their wives to minister while some make sure their wives are in the background and keep them in a background type position in their churches as well as their family. Pentecost has come a long way, but unless you are a woman married to the preacher your talents and ministries are very limited within our ranks.

My intent in this thread is not to hash out how much more or less (depending on your views) we should be doing, but rather I am curious if the women in ministry advocates in the Pentecostal Church have overlooked the level of acceptance that already exists.

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I think that tolerance is different than being supportive...yes, they are more tolerant but they still hold the same views that women are lower class, in a subservient role, and are not qualified or equipped to minister.

I really appreciate how tolerant most of you are on this forum of women in ministry or leadership..you make it quite obvious.

Blessings, Rhoni

Scott Hutchinson · #4 03-31-2007, 06:12 PM

How many women are officials in the OP fellowships?

Hoovie · #5 03-31-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhoni

I really appreciate how tolerant most of you are on this forum of women in ministry or leadership..you make it quite obvious.

Blessings, Rhoni

The fact is it continues to be a quite controversial subject in Christianity.

My point is Pentecostal Churches are and have always been more tolerant than most mainstream Protestant Churches when it comes to this topic.

Most of Christianity considers the Pentecostal acceptance of women in pulpit ministry to be quite liberal and even unacceptable.

I know... I know.... This PROVES nothing. But then that was not the reason for this thread was it?

BoredOutOfMyMind · #6 03-31-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

How many women are officials in the OP fellowships?

The question was not about officiating.

It was Is Women in Ministry in Pentecost Good, or wait no, it was Are Good Women in Pentecostal to Minister. Wait again, got it. The point was -

Is Pentecost Good To Women In Ministry.

I think.

Rhoni · #7 03-31-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

The question was not about officiating.

It was Is Women in Ministry in Pentecost Good, or wait no, it was Are Good Women in Pentecostal to Minister. Wait again, got it. The point was -

Is Pentecost Good To Women In Ministry.

I think.

Scott Hutchinson · #8 03-31-2007, 06:25 PM

Are there any women DSs ?

Hoovie · #9 03-31-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Are there any women DSs ?

No I don't think so.

But there are numerous female pastors and co-pastors, preachers and evangelists in the UPC.

#10 03-31-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

Is Pentecost Good To Women In Ministry.

I think.

Is that what being asked? If so back in the early 80's- 90's I'd have to say no and that may have more to do with who the pastor's were. Have no ideal how it is now, moved on.