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In September we held a Blog Conference on the topic of "Women and Ministry" - See the Intro Post for more info.
Blog Conference Posts:
i) Introduction and Background - Ken Finis
1) Women Elders? - Peter Barnes
2) What is Submission? (Eph 5:21-23) - Dave Woolcott
3) Working together in Ministry - John McClean
4) 1 Timothy 2:11-15 – Universal sin or an Ephesian situation? - Cheryl Schatz
5) Women and Men: Equal but sometimes Different - Doug Haley
6) Female Teaching - Catherine Booth
ii) Final Thoughts for the Continuing Discussion - Ken FinisLogin
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Author Archive
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Barnes strikes again!
Posted on September 3, 2010 | 2 CommentsPeter Barnes writes an interesting article in the Presbyterian Pulse published last May. You can find if here. His article is on the very last page of the publication so scroll to the very end. Peter believes that perhaps Tamar, who was raped by her...
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Elders!
Posted on June 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe following is a draft of what it is that we expect from our Elders at rpc. Any feedback would be most welcome! The elders work together to form a leadership team that: *Exercises Spiritual oversight of the congregation. *Makes various practical decisions – such... -
The Slippery Slope Part 3 (finally!)
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No CommentsIf you have just tuned in, Phillips so far has failed to provide any evidence that the acceptance of women’s ordination moves towards the affirmation of homosexuality. Lets have a look at the third and final part! “Fourthly, as Michael Vasey demonstrates, evangelicals are not... -
All is Quiet on the Blog Front!
Posted on May 27, 2010 | No CommentsDue to ministry commitments and the fast paced life I live(!) there has not been much activity on the blog for a while. I hope that things might begin again shortly, but while you are waiting for that to happen I noticed a great discussion... -
The Slippery Slope (again!) Part 2…
Posted on March 6, 2010 | No Comments“As Night Follows Day? (Part 2) David Phillips January 28, 2010 (Editor’s note: The following article was written by David Phillips, general secretary of the Church Society, the oldest evangelical organization in the Church of England. The article originally appeared in its entirety here .... -
CBMW continue their campaign of scare tactics with the old ‘slippery slope’!
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsThis is part one of a three part series that CBMW have done at their blog. My thoughts are included. I did not really enjoy reading it…I just have an issue with letting this thinking go unchallenged. “As Night Follows Day? (Part 1) David Phillips... -
All in a Name…
Posted on February 26, 2010 | 3 CommentsOn another blog I read the following comment; “…egals believe in democracy when it comes to Christianity… .” It seems to me that the discussion over the role of women in the church and home is confused by the terms that are used to describe... -
The Debate Continues…!
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsIf you were following the discussion I was having with Steve Coxhead, there is a lot more going on at his blog here. Due to a family holiday and lots to do at work I have not had the time to continue the discussion or... -
The discussion continues!
Posted on January 1, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe conversation I have been having with Steve Coxhead and his understanding of justification by faith has been rolling along! Please note that although I intiated the discussion with my critique of his 32 Theses Steve has been discussing the issues at his blog. I... -
Steven’s Response to my Response, Part Two!
Posted on December 28, 2009 | 31 CommentsBelow is Steve’s response to the first three of my ten points critiquing his 32 Theses. I will respond in the comments section. Perhaps, when Steve has dealt with all 10 of my points I will look as posting a response, but we will see...