Side by Side

John 17:22–23

• A Few of Paul’s Female Co-workers in Ministry:
  • Priscilla, teacher and pastor (Acts 18:2,18–19,26; Rom.
  16:3–5; 1 Cor. 16:19; 2 Tim. 4:19)
  • Phoebe, deacon (Rom. 16:1)
  • Chloe, church leader (1 Cor. 1:11)
  • Junia, apostle (Rom. 16:7)
  • Romans 16:1–16: Of the 10 colleagues Paul praises for
  their Christian ministry, 7 are women.

Any verses that seem to limit female leadership need to be
understood in the context of Jesus’ and Paul’s purposeful
empowerment of women.

• What can men do?
  • Receive from women.
  • Intentionally create space for female voices.
  • Embrace co-leadership in marriage.

• What can women do?
  • Believe in God’s call.
  • Decide to show up.

“…So that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the
world will know that you sent me and have loved them even
as you have loved me.” —John 17:22–23 NIV

Book recommendation: Side by Side by Dave Hess

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