This book features a number of autobiographical accounts as to how various persons have come to change their minds about women in leadership. Well-known Evangelical leaders---individuals and couples, males and females from a broad range of denominational affiliation and ethnic diversity---share their surprising journeys from a more or less restrictive view to an open inclusive view that recognizes a full shared partnership of leadership in the home and in the church based on gifts not gender. How I Changed My Mind About Women in Leadership offers a positive vision for the future of women and men together as partners of equal worth without competitiveness in the work of equipping this and the next generation of Christian disciples for the 'work of ministry' and service in the Kingdom of God.
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Alan F. Johnson (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is Emeritus Professor of New Testament and Christian Ethics and Emeritus Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics (CACE) at Wheaton College. He is the author of commentaries on Paul's letter to the Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Revelation and co-author with Robert Webber of What Christians Believe. He and his wife Marie reside in Warrenville, Illinois and have four daughters and nineteen grandchildren.
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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
By Lil' me
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I am a female freshman in college and have studied the egalitarian/complementarian debate for over a year. I've read a lot of literature coming from many different backgrounds, even reading the original Greek of the New Testament for my own research.
Beyond a doubt, this book has truly cleared up the whole debate for me. I purchased a version to put on my Kindle, and I was so impressed I bought the paper book version to give to my searching friends. Regardless of what persuasion of the gender debate you come from, this book will be a gem. Not only did this book strength my believe in gender equality, women being fully engaged in Christ's ministry beside men but gave me a fresh view of what the gospel means. It has taught me on a deeper level what it means for a man to love his wife the way Christ loves the Church, and how radical to the core the gospel is for those who have no voice. This book did not make me fall in love with egalitarianism. It made me fall in love with God. This is a must-read for any believer who has struggled with gender roles in the Church and wants to find a way to serve the Church freely.
Beyond a doubt, this book has truly cleared up the whole debate for me. I purchased a version to put on my Kindle, and I was so impressed I bought the paper book version to give to my searching friends. Regardless of what persuasion of the gender debate you come from, this book will be a gem. Not only did this book strength my believe in gender equality, women being fully engaged in Christ's ministry beside men but gave me a fresh view of what the gospel means. It has taught me on a deeper level what it means for a man to love his wife the way Christ loves the Church, and how radical to the core the gospel is for those who have no voice. This book did not make me fall in love with egalitarianism. It made me fall in love with God. This is a must-read for any believer who has struggled with gender roles in the Church and wants to find a way to serve the Church freely.
37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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Whether you're a complimentarian or egalitarian, this book will bless you and challenge you to dig deeper into God's word.
This collection of some well known evangelicals, Tony Campolo, Bill and Lynne Hybels, and John Ortberg to name just a few, presents some very compelling arguments for the more "inclusive" view of women in leadership roles, both at home and in the church.
Two of the most compelling chapters are chapters 14 and 15, written by John and Nancy Ortberg and Cornelius Plantinga, respectively. Perhaps the most brilliant chapter in the entire book is I. Howard Marshall's, THE GOSPEL DOES NOT CHANGE BUT OUR PERCEPTION OF IT MAY NEED REVISION.
In chapter 18, Ron Sider astutely points out that in Paul's greetings written in Romans 16, he mentions more women co-workers than men. (pg.228)
Other contributors point out the fact that despite Paul instructing women to be silent in his letter to the Corinthians, he also instructs those women who prophesy to cover their heads.. the problem then becomes, how can you prophesy silently?
The most touching chapter in the book comes from Gilbert Bilezikian, who writes about the Armenian genocide from the early 1900's in chapter 3.
I'm probably still not a full fledged egalitarian.
But after reading this book, I'm alot closer to becoming one.
This collection of some well known evangelicals, Tony Campolo, Bill and Lynne Hybels, and John Ortberg to name just a few, presents some very compelling arguments for the more "inclusive" view of women in leadership roles, both at home and in the church.
Two of the most compelling chapters are chapters 14 and 15, written by John and Nancy Ortberg and Cornelius Plantinga, respectively. Perhaps the most brilliant chapter in the entire book is I. Howard Marshall's, THE GOSPEL DOES NOT CHANGE BUT OUR PERCEPTION OF IT MAY NEED REVISION.
In chapter 18, Ron Sider astutely points out that in Paul's greetings written in Romans 16, he mentions more women co-workers than men. (pg.228)
Other contributors point out the fact that despite Paul instructing women to be silent in his letter to the Corinthians, he also instructs those women who prophesy to cover their heads.. the problem then becomes, how can you prophesy silently?
The most touching chapter in the book comes from Gilbert Bilezikian, who writes about the Armenian genocide from the early 1900's in chapter 3.
I'm probably still not a full fledged egalitarian.
But after reading this book, I'm alot closer to becoming one.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful collection of articles written from the heart about how some evangelical Christians went from believing that the Bible taught a male church hierarchy to believing that women can also be ministers in church. Some of the testimonies are very heart wrenching. As I was reading the Spirit several times emphasized some points the authors were making as very relevant in my personal life.
If you have been taught that male church hierarchy is the ONLY way to read the Bible faithfully, have some questions, and are wondering if there is a different way forward in your faith, then this book can be a glorious way to see what God is doing and can help heal you as God did heal many of the authors.
If you have been taught that male church hierarchy is the ONLY way to read the Bible faithfully, have some questions, and are wondering if there is a different way forward in your faith, then this book can be a glorious way to see what God is doing and can help heal you as God did heal many of the authors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Book!
This is very well written and promising for the future of the church. Oppression is seen in many forms, and this book lights the way to new belief and action within the church. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Glorious
5.0 out of 5 stars
Riveting and Challenging
This book should be required reading by anyone in a leadership position in the church. It provides compelling stories and insight into the decisions of leading believers on the... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Insightful and Encouraging
This book gives the viewpoints of a wide range of church leaders. Their stories are all different but they all came to the same conclusion, God calls women too. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kathren Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars
With so many books aimed at the head, this book meets the often...
Edited by Wheaton College professor Alan F. Johnson (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary), this book features a number of autobiographical accounts of prominent Evangelical... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Wiltshire
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lacking Scriptural Support. Not a Compelling Argument for...
First, a disclaimer: I am currently in a season in my life where I am truly trying to gain an unbiased understanding on gender roles in the church and family. Read more
Published 2 months ago by G. Dill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling testimonies
Very easy to read and enjoyable book. The testimonial format is much more powerful than simply arguing the point directly. Lots of food for thought here.
Published 5 months ago by Benjamin B Nasmith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth reading
If you are just looking for a scholarly analysis of biblical text to either adopt or pick apart, this isn't the book for you. Read more
Published 5 months ago by KK
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good testimonies
This book was very refreshing. It provides the stories of a number of Christians and their journeys to the conclusion that God has called women to leadership positions in the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by B. Murphy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Understand Where Egalitarians are Coming From
I am not all the way through this book, but have read enough to gain a positive impression of its form and content and to comment on its purpose and effectiveness. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dan
2.0 out of 5 stars
I am sorry to say it, but this book is really disheartening
The reason I find this book disheartening is because of it obvious lack of biblical scholarship. The chapter by Tony Campolo was shockingly inept in regards to his biblical... Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. Davis
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