Deeply impactful.
And yet in some churches and Christian conventions, associations, conferences, and denominations, women still aren’t allowed to lead or speak, particularly from the “main” platform.
Yes, they can teach children’s ministry, counsel other women, lead the women’s tea party, organize bazaars, or host a kick-arse bake sale, but when it comes to addressing, teaching, preaching, leading sacraments, challenging, and exhorting the larger church from the pulpit or stage…no can do.
And that is sad. Really sad.
Not having the voices of women in the Church is not just sad for women, but truthfully, it’s sad and a deep loss for the Church. We’re missing the stories, convictions, and challenges from the Ann Romneys, Condi Rices, and Michelle Obamas within our churches. [And for goodness sake, can we please have some darn Asian representation in these conventions so I can include an Asian woman for my article!#!#.]
The amazing speeches of women in the conventions make the silence of women in the Church that much more deafening.
And to be honest, this article isn’t even about advocating for women in all levels of leadership; it’s not even a post about the never-ending debate about egalitarians vs. complementarians. But rather, it’s simply to convey that we really need the voices of women in all our churches. We really do.
If you want to read a couple of other posts I’ve written about this and similar matters, here are some links:
- The Dangers of Being a Woman.
- Thank God I’m a Man and Not a Woman.
- The Treatment of Women Is the Oldest Injustice in Human History.
That’s my two cents. Feel free to leave a comment and let’s commit to engage in civil dialogue. Thanks.
