Women's Ministry in the Local Church

by Duncan, J. Ligon, III

• ISBN13: 9781581347500
• ISBN10: 1581347502
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-17
• Publisher: Crossway Books

Summary

Susan Hunt and Ligon Duncan walk through the Scriptures to help readers better understand what it means to have an effective, biblical womenrs"s ministry in the church. The benefits of womenrs"s ministries are great: training and discipling, evangelizing, and reaching out to the poor and needy. This book, written by seasoned ministry leaders, provides many proven tools to help start a womenrs"s ministry in your church."What sets this book apart is not only the authorsrs" careful thought but their compelling personal examples. The result is a deeply biblical yet intensely practical guide that will greatly benefit not only women, but pastors as well." -C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries"In this day and age, we need more courageous visionaries who seek to release women in ministry while honoring the complementarian framework of Godrs"s Word. This is a helpful resource for all who wish to join in this pursuit." -Mary A. Kassian, Distinguished Professor of Womenrs"s Studies, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville"Womenrs"s Ministryis a biblically rich reflection of the authorsrs" very thesis-when men and women humbly and joyfully complement each otherrs"s God-given roles and gifts, spiritual grace flows for the nurture of His Church." -Peter Lillback, Senior Pastor, Proclamation Presbyterian Church; president, Westminster Theological Seminary"Finally, Ligon Duncan and Susan Hunt have given the church a clear theological framework from which to build an effective womenrs"s ministry." -Randy Stinson, Executive Director, Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	11	(6)
Part 1 Introduction
The Story	17	(14)
The Need	31	(14)
The Motive	45	(12)
Part 2 The Apologetic
Foundations	57	(12)
Timothy 2:9-15---Submission	69	(14)
Timothy 3:11---Compassion	83	(16)
Timothy 5---Community	99	(16)
Titus 2--- Discipleship	115	(16)
Timothy 3:1-17---Scripture	131	(14)
Conclusion	145	(12)
Appendix 1: The Danvers Statement --- Rationale and Purposes	157	(3)
Appendix 2: Titus 2 Discipleship Ministry	160	(10)
Appendix 3: Women's Bible Studies	170