Women in Ministry

Different, Yet the Same: Is Complementarianism Unjust?

Different, Yet the Same: Is Complementarianism Unjust?
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Linda Allcock, Johnny Prime

How can we pursue gender justice whilst distinguishing between those who equally share God’s image? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.

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Discipling Women in Church Life

Discipling Women in Church Life
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Joel Murray, Pete Gower, Janette McCool

Why is it important to have a focus on reaching and discipling women in the life of the church?

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Can I Have Friends at Church?
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Elinor Magowan

Some ministry wives are given the advice not to make friends at their church. But is that really the right way?

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Embracing Complementarianism (Book Review)
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Rachel Sloan

A welcome addition to the thinking on how complementarianism can be put into practice for the flourishing of the church.

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Support For and From Ministry Wives

Support For and From Ministry Wives
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Caroline Haley

The role of a ministry wife can be incredibly lonely at times. Getting together with other women who understand what it’s like can be a great support.

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When Can I Say 'No' in Church Life?
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Elinor Magowan

A good ministry wife is sacrificial and always willing to say "yes" in church life... aren't they?

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Offering Hope to Domestic Abuse Victims

Offering Hope to Domestic Abuse Victims
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Elinor Magowan, Rachel Sloan, Helen Thorne

What do churches need to consider when it comes to domestic abuse, and how can they walk alongside and help victims best?

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Releasing Women for Ministry

Releasing Women for Ministry
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Rachel Sloan

FIEC churches have long valued women serving in ministry. How can your church release, develop and champion this essential work?

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Caring for Anxiety Sufferers

Caring for Anxiety Sufferers
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Elinor Magowan, Rachel Sloan, Helen Thorne

Anxiety can be experienced by anyone. So, how can we respond to our own anxiety, and how can we help others in the church to cope?

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Women's Ministry in Smaller Churches

Women's Ministry in Smaller Churches
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Rachel Sloan, Elinor Magowan, Dawn Thomson, Emily Fenning

Serving women in smaller churches comes with its distinctive challenges and blessings. Two women from smaller churches share more.

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Is Complementarianism Abusive?

Is Complementarianism Abusive?
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Adrian Reynolds, John Stevens

What is complementarianism? Is it inherently abusive?

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Women's Ministry and Depending on God

Women's Ministry and Depending on God
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Rachel Sloan, Catherine Heath, Elinor Magowan

What are the joys and challenges of working with women in church ministry? What lessons have been most helpful to learn?

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How Should I Respond to Criticism?
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Elinor Magowan

Ministry wives can be acutely aware of criticism of their husbands - and themselves - that may escalate into conflict. How should they respond?

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How Can I Be Content as a Ministry Wife?
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Elinor Magowan

There are many challenges that threaten our contentment as ministry wives. When we encounter difficulties, Paul directs us to Christ.

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Is it Worth the Effort?
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Elinor Magowan

During seasons when the pressure of ministry is keenly felt, the privileges of ministry can escape you. Considering your purpose can help you hold on.

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Do I Have What It Takes to Be a Ministry Wife?
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Elinor Magowan

Feelings of inadequacy and inability can cause huge pressure in the lives of ministry wives. Considering calling and character can help.

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Leadership Blind Spots : Women
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Johnny Prime, Rachel Sloan

How might there be a potential blind spot in our churches of ministry by and to women?

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Pray for Your Pastor’s Wife

Pray for Your Pastor’s Wife
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Elinor Magowan

In such a demanding season for a pastor’s wife, your prayers for her are valuable and will bless the whole church.

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Affirming Women in Ministry

Affirming Women in Ministry
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John Stevens

How should complementarian churches enable gifted women to serve in ministry?

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Help! I’m Married to my Pastor (Book Review)
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Elinor Magowan

Jani Ortlund shares her experiences and reflections as a pastor’s wife to encourage those who follow in her footsteps.

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Certainty in Uncertain Times

Certainty in Uncertain Times
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Elinor Magowan, Jane Gamston

FIEC Ministry Wives joined online to be encouraged by the sovereignty of God which sustains in uncertain times.

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The Challenges and Joys of a Lockdown Women’s Worker

The Challenges and Joys of a Lockdown Women’s Worker
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Rachel Sloan

Rachel Sloan shares the challenges and joys of women’s work through her experiences during lockdown.

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Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women (Book Review)
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Ele Hawkins

A book that shows how women are “not incidental characters but key figures in the unfolding of God’s plans”.

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Unexceptional (Book Review)
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Caroline Davies

Seven stories, collated by Sharon Dickens, show how ‘unexceptional’ women can do extraordinary things when empowered by God.

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