Church Quote by John Wimber
“I personally do not favor ordaining women as elders in the local church...I encourage our women to participate in any ministry, except church governance.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 'Women in Ministry' by John Wimber, 1995
The speaker supports women serving in many church roles but opposes their ordination as elders or governing positions.
In simple terms: Women can serve, but not lead the church.
Key Takeaway
Encourage women to serve, but respect traditional leadership structures.
Themes
gender roles
church governance
ministry participation
Mood
thoughtful
respectful
Type
theological
controversial
When to use this quote
- volunteer ministries
- teaching
- counseling
- community outreach
Key Concepts
complementarianism
leadership
ordination
Questions to Reflect On
- Should leadership reflect spiritual gifts over gender?
- How can churches balance tradition with inclusivity?
A Different Perspective
May limit talent pool and discourage equality.
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