Evangelical Egalitarianism

In the last few decades, the rise of modern feminism has led to a debate over the role of women in evangelical (Bible-believing) local churches. Among evangelicals, two responses to these changes about women have emerged. One is evangelical egalitarianism, which asserts that there should be no role distinctions between men and women in the church of God. According to this view, women can serve as pastors in light of passages like Galatians 3:28.

The second response is what has come to be called the complementarian approach. This position is championed by The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (www.cbmw.org). It sees role distinctions between men and women in the family and in the church as designed by God. Men should serve as the shepherds of the church. These roles are complemented by God's design for women who serve in different ways. Read more

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