Is Pentecost Good to Women in Ministry?

[Scott Hutchinson]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

No I don't think so.

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

How Sisters are licensed in the ALJC?

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by CupCake

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.

OK, I am sure individual experience varies.

In comparison to other Christian segments and denominations the Charismatic/Pentecostal movement is much more tolerable of women in ministry.

There are a few exceptions... I believe the United Methodist Church is very liberal on women in ministry (and most all other issues).

[Scott Hutchinson]

The Independent Baptist are really keen on Women Bishops?

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

OK, I am sure individual experience varies.

In comparison to other Christian segments and denominations the Charismatic/Pentecostal movement is much more tolerable of women in ministry.

There are a few exceptions... I believe the United Methodist Church is very liberal on women in ministry (and most all other issues).

I’ve been apart of AOG and Four Square and Church Of Christ, Church Of God, even House Of Pray, Potter House and everyone of them treated women as equals when it came to the things of God, even preaching was allowed and encouraged. When I was a member of the UPCI, and later Apostoilc, I felt like a second class, can’t tell you how many times during my husbands own preaching days with UPCI/ Apostolic were I and other pastor wife’sI met felt left out when it came to the things of God. 
I was raised Christian Science and they are very big into woman having rolls within their church system.

 We are now independent.

[Pragmatist]

I think in the early days of Pentecost, there were many more women ministers than in other denominations. That being said, I think other denominations have become more accepting and the UPC continues to merely tolerate them.

Originally Posted by Pragmatist

I think in the early days of Pentecost, there were many more women ministers than in other denominations. That being said, I think other denominations have become more accepting and the UPC continues to merely tolerate them.

You have said it best, by far.

[Coonskinner]

Women who took a ministry role as we would define it are very rare in Scripture.

I believe they are the exception more than the rule.

This is why they are rare today. Not non-existent, but uncommon.

Whether you are a man or a woman, if you have got the goods, your gift is going to make room for you.

That's why you see ladies like our own Sister Alvear who doesn't need anybody defending her ministry--it speaks for itself.

If you are sitting back crying about how powerful you would be if only you got the breaks others got, you probably don't have what it takes. That goes for men and women.

Sister Alvear is not here in the States, I think that makes a big difference, Brazil is a world of it own if you ever been there, people have a different outlook on women in roles of of power. Sister Alvear has made mention before, she does not let man stop here, even tho she knows she been looked down on for her directness. Likewise that’s just one of many reasons why we left, we could do more for God outside of the origination, so not everyone sitting around crying, some are doing something about it, leaving the fold if need be.

[Felicity]

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.

Women have had a very important place and part in ministry over the years in Pentecost in general.

I wish there were stats on how many men in ministry today were influenced by or saved under the leadership of a woman.

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Women have had a very important place and part in ministry over the years in Pentecost in general.

I wish there were stats on how many men in ministry today were influenced by or saved under the leadership of a woman.

STATS, thats what we need. Where are you Rhoni?

I would like to know if the Pentecostal/Charismatics have more or less licensed/ordained female ministers than other Christians. Certainly I think I know the answer when it comes to a comparison to the SBC (16,000,000 US constituents).
And I would also like to know, how OP compare to AOG and COG.