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MEN & WOMEN IN THE CHURCH

PODCASTS

Partners in Ministry: How Men and Women Must Labor Together for the Good of the Church
Collin Hansen, Michael J. Kruger, Kori Porter, and Jen Wilkin

Two primary approaches to understanding the Bible’s teaching regarding the roles of men and women have emerged—egalitarianism and complementarianism. This essay provides an evaluation of both perspectives.

ARTICLES

God Created Man Male and Female (Desiring God)
John Piper

What Does It Mean to Be Complementarian?

The Roles of Men and Women (TGC)
Denny Burk

Two primary approaches to understanding the Bible’s teaching regarding the roles of men and women have emerged—egalitarianism and complementarianism. This essay provides an evaluation of both perspectives.

BOOKS

Men and Women in the Church: A Short, Biblical, Practical Introduction
Kevin DeYoung

There is much at stake in God making humanity male and female. Created for one another yet distinct from each other, a man and a woman are not interchangeable―they are designed to function according to a divine fittedness. But when this design is misunderstood, ignored, or abused, there are dire consequences. Men and women complement one another. And this biblical truth has enduring, cosmic significance. From start to finish, the biblical storyline―and the design of creation itself―depends upon the distinction between male and female. This book is about the divinely designed complementarity of men and women as it applies to life in general and especially ministry in the church.

Embracing Complementarianism: Turning Biblical Convictions into Positive Church Culture
Graham Beynon and Jane Tooher

Building on the belief that complementarianism is both biblical and positive, this book focuses on what these convictions look like in practice. Moving beyond the familiar discussions around “gender roles”, and leaving room for variety in how readers implement these ideas, it will encourage a church culture where men and women truly partner together—embracing their privileges and responsibilities, and maximizing their gifts, in joyful service of God’s kingdom.

Women in the Church: An Interpretation and Application of 1 Timothy 2:9-15
Andreas J. Kostenberger and Thomas R. Schreiner

The role of women in the church is highly debated, with Christians on all sides using Paul’s teachings in 1 Timothy to justify their positions. This book offers an in-depth discussion of 1 Timothy 2:9-15.

Kingdom Man: Every Mans Destiny, Every Womans Dream
Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans, founder and president of The Urban Alternative and senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Texas, calls men to biblical manhood. He exhorts you to grab hold of your dominion, exercise the authority God has given you, and fulfill your role to provide leadership and mirror God’s character.

Kingdom Woman: Embrace Your Purpose, Power, and Possibilities
Chrystal Evans Hurst and Tony Evans

Women, lean in: You grace this world with insight, sensitivity, wisdom, and spiritual beauty that has made you a force behind great accomplishments. Much of what comes in the life of a kingdom woman may not make headlines, but when you become passionate about what God is passionate about, positive change can occur in lives, families, communities, and even our nation. Your solution to the burdens of this life is found in humbling yourself before Jesus Christ and surrendering to the Word of God.