Mutuality in Ministry: Where do I start?

Want to learn more about biblical and theological foundations for women and men serving in ministry as equals? These resources will get you started. When you’re ready to go deeper, check out the many additional resources. 

"Think: The Church and Women in Ministry” Sermon by Rev. Dr. Dave Ward 

This 50-minute sermon walks us through Scripture explaining key passages that support the full equality of women and men in ministry and taking on some of the most common “gotcha” verses used to limit women’s roles.

“Gender: Complementarian vs. Egalitarian Spectrum” by Adrian Warnock 

This article describes a range of Christian perspectives about gender roles. It’s a helpful starting point for understanding how Christians can hold such different views. The Sacred Alliance holds a Strong Egalitarian position on this spectrum.

“Why Wesleyans Favor Women in Ministry” by Rev. Dr. Ken Schenck for The Wesleyan Church

This position paper explains 5 reasons for supporting the women in all positions of ministry with strong biblical support throughout. Although written for The Wesleyan Church denomination, it is an excellent and accessible resource for any church or individual.