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| A Publication of Jennifer Rothschild Ministries...sent to 25,000+ subscribers June 23, 2010, Issue #508 |
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Greetings!
"Girlfriend!" How
many times have you made this desperate call? From the store fitting
room or the hospital waiting room, a good, godly girlfriend is often the
first one we call. We call in crisis or in happier times, like when the last
pair of clearance shoes is our size or the test results are
benign. Girlfriends laugh, cry, pray and praise in sync with our own
heart! This is also the heartbeat of women's ministry: to connect women
on their journey of faith.
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Women's Ministry, Titus 2 Style
10 Qualifications for Women in Ministry, Part 1
by Amy Lively
The first official women's ministry
was on the island of Crete. Ironically, it was set in order by a man
when the apostle Paul wisely decreed that women in the church were best
equipped to deal with the unique needs and challenges of other
women. Titus 2:1-8 outlines the qualifications for women's ministry
leaders, the curriculum for women's ministry and the characteristics of a
successful women's ministry. These timeless principles still apply to
women's ministry today. Over the next several weeks, we'll explore each of these topics.
Paul told Titus "older women" should teach younger women how to behave. Before you start counting gray hairs to see who's most qualified, remember that this word also refers to spiritually mature women. Titus 2 gives us the following qualifications for a spiritually sophisticated women's ministry leader:
1. Reverent in behavior. She sets an example of holiness. "If the roots of the tree are holy, the branches will be, too." (Romans 11:16).
2. Not a malicious gossip. Gossip is more than spreading a juicy secret; it's also twisting a story to your favor. This word, diabolos, is also translated "devil." Devilish tongues have no place on your team.
3. Not enslaved to sin. She shouldn't be controlled by wine-or anything else, for that matter. Ask the necessary questions to learn if potential leaders struggle with entangling
4. Instructive. She doesn't have to be a Biblical scholar, but she should be able to explain the hope she has in memorable, applicable ways.
Because these principles from Titus 2:3 are linked to verse 2 by the word "likewise," or "in the same manner," we can add these qualifications from verse 2 to the list:
5. Temperate. Calm, cool and collected, she's aware of other's feelings and mindful of the consequences of her words and actions.
Building a qualified team of women's ministry leaders will build up your church as you glorify God together! We will finish up this list right here in two weeks.
Amy Lively is founder of The Neighborhood Café, where you'll find tools, teachings and tips to host a Bible study with your neighbors in your home. Check out the Café Kit which contains everything you need to invite your neighbors over for Coffee, Conversation & Christ.
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Blessings,
Karen True
Executive Editor
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