Resolution 5-09A sends the question of lay and female readers of Scripture to a seminary faculty committee and the Council of Presidents, reporting before 2029.
I’m watching the ACELC conference on “The Order of Creation.” It’s helping me to understand why I have never been comfortable with the women readers in the Divine service. 🥴
I agree with Mrs. Hahn, that the men of the church are not stepping up and that truly is a shame upon men. However, I don't think that overrides 1 Timothy 4:13. Paul clearly tells Timothy that he is to devote himself the public reading of Scripture. He doesn't say assign someone else to do that job.
I agree. Next year I hope to see a resolution admonishing men to be leaders in their vocations, especially as heads of their household who lead their families in home devotions and Sunday School teachers at church. Many issues we face in the church are derivative of this glaring problem. Our churches and homes have conformed too much to this world.
It was jarring to hear someone admit that a mighty sports idol towers over the town, raised by its own men, and the problem is not the idol, but an orderly divine service.
Can anyone explain what the pastors are doing while their lay lectors are reading the lessons? Are they just sitting there listening or are they engaged in some other pastoral duties while the lessons are being read? I believe that practices such as these cause offense because there is absolutely no reason for them. “We want to get laypeople involved in the service” is not a reason.
Order a study is the first step, then will come pastoras (women pastors)
I’m watching the ACELC conference on “The Order of Creation.” It’s helping me to understand why I have never been comfortable with the women readers in the Divine service. 🥴
I agree with Mrs. Hahn, that the men of the church are not stepping up and that truly is a shame upon men. However, I don't think that overrides 1 Timothy 4:13. Paul clearly tells Timothy that he is to devote himself the public reading of Scripture. He doesn't say assign someone else to do that job.
I agree. Next year I hope to see a resolution admonishing men to be leaders in their vocations, especially as heads of their household who lead their families in home devotions and Sunday School teachers at church. Many issues we face in the church are derivative of this glaring problem. Our churches and homes have conformed too much to this world.
It was jarring to hear someone admit that a mighty sports idol towers over the town, raised by its own men, and the problem is not the idol, but an orderly divine service.
Is it OK for women to read scripture in a Bible study group? Even if the group is all women?
Talk about rearranging the deckchairs on the TITANIC!
Your Denomination is sinking and you are sitting on your hands.
It clearly addresses reading Scripture aloud during the Divine Service, not ladies' Bible study groups.
Can anyone explain what the pastors are doing while their lay lectors are reading the lessons? Are they just sitting there listening or are they engaged in some other pastoral duties while the lessons are being read? I believe that practices such as these cause offense because there is absolutely no reason for them. “We want to get laypeople involved in the service” is not a reason.