Comments for Wonderings and Wanderings

Comment on Female Pastors Are Evil by Keith Herron

Keith Herron — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:37:31 +0000

Thanks for putting this out there and keeping the conversation going – so much left behind – so much to be gained by opening the church up for all God’s children to have a voice and for God to speak through women as well as men
kh

Comment on Female Pastors Are Evil by Kate

Kate — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:56:08 +0000

Thanks Mel, for paving the way!

Comment on Female Pastors Are Evil by Lori Croy

Lori Croy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:35:30 +0000

I am so grateful to be a part of a church where women are encouraged to serve God equally and openly. I came from a small, Southern Baptist Church and was ordained as the first woman deacon in that association. It was a tumultuous and difficult time. The funny thing is, the work I did in that congregation didn’t change—only the “title.” There were some who felt it was not biblical for me to be ordained and serve in the same capacity as the men. One older member, whom I loved and respected very much, wrote to me later. It was after a difficult situation had occurred in our church family and she said that although she loved me personally, she had voted against my being ordained a deacon. But after watching God work through me she had decided that she was wrong. She thanked me for having the courage to answer God’s call even while others were telling me I was wrong. I’ve always cherished it because it proved that God worked things out and allowed me to serve without guilt.

Thank YOU for answering God’s call. Each of us listen individually to what the Lord tells us and no one should allow others to tell us to ignore that invitation. Our youth are blessed to have you as their leader and we, as a church, are fortunate to be the recipients of your many gifts.

Comment on Female Pastors Are Evil by doyle sager

doyle sager — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:03:22 +0000

Melissa is one of three female “preaching” pastors in our congregation. Every time one of them preaches, I realize all over again that women hear the biblical text differently (my theory is that women are by nature better listeners…is that sexist?). And, every time I hear Melissa or one of our other female preachers I think, “Oh, my, what has the church been missing all these generations?”

Comment on Female Pastors Are Evil by Mac Hill

Mac Hill — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:07:54 +0000

Melissa,
Thanks for taking time to create awareness in the blogosphere. At the end of the day for me, it takes the same breath, from the same Book, about the same Saviour, and the same Salvation that God provided each of us. Does it really matter that a man or a woman says it in private or in the presence of many on a platform? For me, no. My wife, an ordained American Baptist Minister, played a huge part in my life in coming to know Jesus. I thank God for her every day and for truly being who God made her to be. I love that she pursues Him with the gifts He has given her selflessly and with no radical female agenda. She is a great disciple, and I get to call her my bride.

Thanks for all you do!