Women In Worship
The role of women in the ministry of the church has long been a controversial subject. The New Testament, for example, both records significant contributions of women and includes injunctions limiting their role. In recent decades, this subject has been addressed by Christians of many traditions. Many have begun to ordain women to positions of leadership within the church. This section will address the role of women in the assembly of God's people gathered for worship. Important issues in this discussion include the role of women as worship leaders, the nature of Christian ministry, and the language used in Christian hymns, prayers, and liturgical texts. These entries will not solve these issues, but will provide both ideas and structures to stimulate discussion and a guide by which churches can evaluate their own practices.