Ok, I've still got a bee in my bonnet about women in ministry. Not that i ever wear a bonnet. But if i did, it would be full of the following rant. Overflowing even.
NOT HAVING FEMALES IN LEADERSHIP IN YOUTH MINISTRY IS STUPID!!!
I'm not saying that every youth minister must be a woman. But having youth ministry teams devoid of females is stupid. Utterly foolish.
Why?
Simple. I haven't had my first period. Nor my first boyfriend. Nor had my "group" at school break up. Nor had to buy a formal dress. Nor... (Insert a further 1000 examples that happen in a young woman's life that blokes don't go through)
To deny a female member of the youth group leaders who understand (or at least more than a guy would) is silly. Foolishness, if you desire to properly care for the youngster relationally, socially and (i believe) spiritually to the best of your ability.
Please note... the bonnet is now full. Rant over...
3 comments:
Have a you actually heard of youth ministries that don't allow female leadership?
Well, if a church doesn't think women in leadership is acceptable in "big church," then it should also be the case in youth ministry.
I know plenty of churches where this is the case, especially dealing with teaching. And the flow on (if their practice matches their theology) should be clear... Bible studies involve teaching. Youth group (should) involve teaching.
I'm just glad you haven't had your first period, or bought a formal dress.
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