Women's Ministry
You know, I think it’s a privilege to be a woman. To be made in the image of God as a woman. To have the biology to produce children and nurture them. To be a supporter, nurturer, and encourager of any in my circle of influence. To live out my calling from God as a woman and to encourage other women to do the same (Titus 2:1-4). I don’t find any ambiguity in womanhood – I see purpose. For our day and our time, we need to be clear about our purpose. So, how can we encourage one another as women? What could women’s ministry look like? I think we can find an example in Luke chapter 1. These passages may be very familiar – in them we are introduced to two women – one older and one younger. You know the story – Zacharias is in the midst of an opportunity of a life time – as a priest he is chosen to enter the Holy of Holies and burn incense. While there the angel Gabriel appears and tells him his wife Elizabeth will bear him a son that will bring joy and turn the sons of Israel bac