tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post7198457429605423198..comments2023-10-05T10:00:08.116+01:00Comments on All in a Day: The one where I 'come out' (Part Three)Jo Royalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08660256915350483156noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-17841734103058033652011-12-19T19:30:51.917+00:002011-12-19T19:30:51.917+00:00I have just looked at your blog, and this series o...I have just looked at your blog, and this series of posts for the first time, after you followed me on Twitter.<br /><br />It was a timely reminder for me that not all Christian women have had the encouragement to think through these issues of Biblical leadership, or been offered examples of the leadership of Christian women who have contributed much to my life - including one Anglican priest in your home town!<br /><br />I am almost ashamed that I can't really empathise with your journey because it seems alien to mine - and yet as I write, women in the Anglican church are still struggling to be 'allowed' to be ordained Bishop's, which Biblically is a related extension of the work of both the deacon and presbyter.<br /><br />For me the great example of how Paul's teachings do in fact encourage women into leadership within the church is Phoebe in Romans 16, as mentioned in the links provided by Chris above.<br /><br />From an Anglican perspective, I would encourage you to read Stephen Crofts 'Ministry in Three Dimensions' which draws out some of these points whilst developing the idea of Christian leadership as a Biblical threefold pattern of ministry, to which women and men are called.<br /><br />What I do understand is the difficulty in keeping one's true calling, when finally understood, hidden from public view. There are times when this is necessary, and I live with that tension at present myself.<br /><br />I look forward to your further posts, and pray that you are supported and encouraged as you journey further into Christian leadership.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-7241208343332975422011-12-09T13:58:36.502+00:002011-12-09T13:58:36.502+00:00What a wonderful story, I was very moved by your e...What a wonderful story, I was very moved by your evident faith and honesty. It also introduced me to an idea which I was unaware existed outside of the Catholic/Orthodox churches; that women cannot be pastors. I love the way you have integrated Scripture into your life & thoughts as well!Sitsiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410440649485944766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-87623034959891946932011-12-05T07:56:37.888+00:002011-12-05T07:56:37.888+00:00Thanks guys :) I will check the links out later t...Thanks guys :) I will check the links out later this morning. Appreciate you taking the time to comment and further the discussion. JoJo Royalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08660256915350483156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-79662781840709150122011-12-05T06:34:52.669+00:002011-12-05T06:34:52.669+00:00@Chris - Thanks for those links. The essay link l...@Chris - Thanks for those links. The essay link led to another - http://www.searchingtogether.org/free-to-function.htm<br />which I for one found helpful. The summary (esp points 2-4) pull it all together. We may just have it...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057469898149431183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-12055278364039222832011-12-04T14:50:26.362+00:002011-12-04T14:50:26.362+00:00Jon Zens published a book on the topic 'What&#...Jon Zens published a book on the topic '<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whats-Paul-Women-Wade-Burleson/dp/0976522292/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323009834&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">What's with Paul and women?</a>'. Some of his thoughts are also available free in <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/24297111/Women-Jon-Zens-Review" rel="nofollow">an earlier essay</a> written as a response to John Piper's book 'What’s the Difference? Manhood & Womanhood Defined According to the Bible'.<br /><br />Jon's thought are very helpful and well worth a read.Chris Jefferieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024046243018838005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-21972873881340644282011-11-29T22:34:10.560+00:002011-11-29T22:34:10.560+00:00hey jo!
my grandmother was one of the first ordai...hey jo!<br /><br />my grandmother was one of the first ordained women<br />methodist ministers. i was always very proud of her<br />and never heard a "feminist" word from her. she just<br />did what the Lord told her to do.<br /><br />and so are you! well done.myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-50946160875373164192011-11-29T13:15:10.007+00:002011-11-29T13:15:10.007+00:00What a powerful story full of hope in how God call...What a powerful story full of hope in how God calls and takes us on our journey.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886843349775095643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-9549136832409215872011-11-29T12:38:13.565+00:002011-11-29T12:38:13.565+00:00sounds like a great story ... love it :)sounds like a great story ... love it :)Heart n Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03233699754317590360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-47074686990688535592011-11-28T09:17:10.372+00:002011-11-28T09:17:10.372+00:00Come on Jo, spit it out. We want to know how it en...Come on Jo, spit it out. We want to know how it ends :-)Anita @ Dreaming Beneath the Spireshttp://dreamingbeneaththespires.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-90131071765335596012011-11-25T12:51:13.407+00:002011-11-25T12:51:13.407+00:00@whitneyadshead - I am not sure how many posts the...@whitneyadshead - I am not sure how many posts there will be in the series yet - will see where it goes and whether they are still of interest to people. At least another two planned though. It's a long story!! :)Jo Royalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08660256915350483156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-38933069648595657072011-11-25T09:24:55.976+00:002011-11-25T09:24:55.976+00:00Thank you for beautiful sharing your story. I am l...Thank you for beautiful sharing your story. I am loving reading along and learning as I go. You are a blessing. xBecca Deanhttp://www.beccaislearning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-30121132079820623882011-11-25T05:52:46.699+00:002011-11-25T05:52:46.699+00:00Well done! This series is excellent, thank you so...Well done! This series is excellent, thank you so much for sharing your journey and what god has been doing with and through you. For my part I have struggled to reconcile women pastors with 1Tim 2:12 and the associated verses. The two seem in conflict but are they? My God is such a big God! My understanding is so small! I KNOW my God can reconcile such a verse with calling women to lead a church, my God can do anything. But I need to understand. I have researched the context of course and have discussed this before several times over the years but still I hold the matter unresolved. I keep hearing people profer the view that those verses 'were for then and not for today' but I'm uncomfortable with that. There has to be more to it. People can get really emotive on both sides! I don't care who's right, I just want to know what the right answer is and how to interpret that gnarly scripture. Looking forward to reading more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02057469898149431183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-16224878533843543432011-11-24T18:15:52.396+00:002011-11-24T18:15:52.396+00:00Wow! Thanks for your 3rd blog so amazing to hear h...Wow! Thanks for your 3rd blog so amazing to hear how God called you! Your story shows just how much education and information we need to provide to young people about God's view of men and women! Have you seen this: http://www.dayprogramme.org/daychristianversion.htm ? Blessings to you and such thanks for your willingness to share your story!God Loves Womenhttp://www.god-loves-women.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5596877659635867098.post-33381595003747288702011-11-24T16:51:31.253+00:002011-11-24T16:51:31.253+00:00How many parts are there going to be in this serie...How many parts are there going to be in this series by the way? Loving it and hanging on every word.<br /><br />As always Jo, your candid honesty, rooted in love for our wonderful God, is compelling and beautiful. Thank you for daring to speak out...for all of us called to lead.<br /><br />May the Lord continue to bless you and guide you and use you as a vessel for the GOOD NEWS of Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com