Women and Ministry: What the Bible Teaches [Paperback]

Dan Doriani (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 10, 2003

In the midst of a raging debate about the role of women in thechurch, Dan Doriani offers credible and concrete guidance formobilizing women for ministry. He combines biblical teaching andpractical counsel in this comprehensive and accessible book.

Doriani begins by explaining his own personal interest in thetopic as a husband and a father of three daughters. Much of thebook consists of analysis of the essential biblical data regardingthe roles of men and women in the church. This analysis doesn'tsimply show what women can't do; it discusses all the ways in whichwomen have effectively served in Israel and the church. He gives abiblical theology of gifts and calling and offers practicalguidance about the many roles women can fill in the church today.This will prove a helpful guide for pastors, church leaders, andespecially women who wish to use their spiritual gifts to advanceGod's kingdom.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (April 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158134385X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581343854
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A pastor, Dan Doriani was formerly Professor of New Testament and Dean of Faculty at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He maintains a wide variety of scholarly and pastoral interests and frequently speaks at church conferences around the country.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Courageous, Respectful and Truthful, February 11, 2012

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I grew up in a liberal background and even toyed with majoring in feminist studies for my undergraduate degree. I was not expecting to agree with the writing of this book, but the Biblical evidence for this view is undeniable. Doriani does not attempt to take anything away from women or attempt to stifle their God-given gifts--it is quite the contrary. He attempts to show how women can be the most effective in their ministry providing the guidelines God has set.

9 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and fresh book on a tough topic, April 20, 2005

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I found this book to be a fresh, insightful exploration of what the Bible actually teaches about women and ministry. Doriani does a good job of approaching the texts honestly and thoughtfully and with an open mind, earnestly seeking what the text says and means without a lot of bias from the preconceptions of one "camp" or another. It was wonderful to read a thoughtful, informed book about women in ministry that felt so un-biased and honest.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still Reading...., June 4, 2009

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I am still reading this book. It is helping me understand more about the women in ministry and how I can too walk in God's favor as a woman minister on the move for the Master!

Lady ReNea