In this article, Halle Gray Scott talks about the role of women in the church. She explains that there are many women who want to help and volunteer to work at the church, but can't do so. Instead, even though there are more woman then men, men work and lead the church. There are even some men who overwork and need help, while there are woman who wants to help but can't. Because of this difference, many women starts to doubt themselves, whether they have talents or gifts that can be used to help God. In Ephesians 4:10 God tells us to "equip God's people for works of ministry to build up the body of Christ" However, with only with certain amount of people helping, He is not fully equipped. God needs many supporters that are at his side helping him, regardless if they are men or women. He has given different gifts and talents to every single person and wants us to use them to build the body of Christ. Therefore, there should be more woman who are allowed to help. They want to help and have the abilities needed, but by refusing them they doubt themselves and believe that they have no gifts.
The author Halle Gray Scott talks about a topic that I have never realised before. Even in my church you can see that there are more man leaders than women. However, at the same time, there are still quite a few women working as leaders. Scott does a good job explaining her viewpoint on the matter. She gives examples of women who wishes to help but can't. She quotes what women feel, and that helps readers realise that it is a big matter. Also, by connecting what she is talking about to the Bible is very effective. Indeed, the church consists of everyone, not only men. We have to build up God's body with out gifts and talents that God has given to each and every one of us.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2015/january/what-women-want-opportunities-to-serve.html?start=1
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