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paul wrote:Just curious...I have been gone a long time from cogop. When did the change take place concerning women in ministry. I see a couple times that SHE has been mentioned as a posibility of being considred for the GO position.
I recall when I served as a DO ( many years ago) I would have to travel to a few churches with women pastors and conduct their business meeting, administer communion and foot washing service. Women could not have a voting voice in business meetings. I always thought that was not smart but that was the way it was. When did that change, I am assuming it did or no women could really fulfill the office of the GO.
Rascal wrote:I would not place a bet on it being Wade Phillips as he is already GO of the church. Why would he go backward?..........
Anyway, I really, seriously, look for it to be someone outside of the U.S. this tme. I think that the majority of the church membership is outside of the U. S. anyway. It only seems the most expected appointment now. Time will tell if it is the right appointment. I don't think it really matters who it is if he or she can execute the duties of the office.
Pastor Gary wrote:paul wrote:Just curious...I have been gone a long time from cogop. When did the change take place concerning women in ministry. I see a couple times that SHE has been mentioned as a posibility of being considred for the GO position.
I recall when I served as a DO ( many years ago) I would have to travel to a few churches with women pastors and conduct their business meeting, administer communion and foot washing service. Women could not have a voting voice in business meetings. I always thought that was not smart but that was the way it was. When did that change, I am assuming it did or no women could really fulfill the office of the GO.
Paul, I don't recall right off-hand the date, but several Assemblies ago women in ministry had all the restrictions formerly imposed upon them removed, and they are equal in ministry status to male ministers... EXCEPT that (so far) the Office of Bishop is restricted to men only. That precludes a woman GO.
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