Two Views on Women in Ministry [Paperback]

Presents two essays representing the complementarian/hierarchical view of women and ministry--one by a man and one by a woman--and two essays representing the egalitarian view of women and ministry--one by a man and one by a woman.

For decades, the church has looked at the role of women in ministry from two points of view--the complementarian/ hierarchical view and the egalitarian view. This latest addition to the Counterpoints series presents both views in four essays with a man and a woman writing from each position.

Each position (complementarian and egalitarian) is followed by a brief response from the editors who argue that both positions have been refined over the past decade and are closer to one another than previously thought. Both positions can and do exist within the bounds of evangelicalism.

All the contributors affirm a strong commitment to the authority of Scripture and all the essays represent a centrist rather than a radical stance. The essayists and editors have demonstrated an irenic spirit, something badly needed in this vital and ongoing discussion.

Stanley N. Gundry is Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the Book Group at Zondervan. With more than 35 years of teaching, pastoring, and publishing experience, he is the author or co-author of numerous books and a contributor to numerous periodicals.