We are glad to welcome Dr. Elizabeth F. R. Gingerich to the Board of Directors of Ordain Women Now. Beth is a Professor of International Law at Valparaiso University and the Editor of the Journal of Values-Based Leadership. We are grateful for Beth’s willingness to serve and are eager to work with her toward our […]
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LCMS Expulsion of Matthew Becker
By now, many have heard the sad news that as of July 15 the Rev. Dr. Matthew Becker will be removed from the roster of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Rev. Becker has been an LCMS pastor for twenty six years, and is currently a Professor at Valparaiso University after having also served several years […]
What Does This Mean? Genesis 3:16
“This study will look at Genesis 3:16 and ask if this verse about “ruling,” “dominating,” “mastering” presents a prescription or a description. The question can be posed thusly: Is the “ruling of man over woman” something in place before the Fall by the design of the Creator — a prescription — or is the “ruling” […]
What Does This Mean? posting on Facebook
Ahead of our participation in the August 2-4 “Our Children’s Church” Conference, Ordain Women Now will be posting topics from WhatDoesThisMean.net on our Facebook page. The website was written by OWN Board member and Missouri Synod Pastor Arnie Voigt. The 42 topics on the website regarding the ordination of women were derived from a larger […]
Equal in Faith 2015
Resources for the Equal in Faith 2015 Fast for Gender Justice and Prayer Services are now available on the Equal in Faith website. In observance of International Women’s Day tomorrow, March 8, people of many faiths will join together in a global, interfaith fast and social media campaign (#EqualinFaith) for the equality of women in […]
Remembering Susan Mannina
On Saturday, August 30, 2014, our sister in Christ, Susan Mannina, joined the saints who have gone before us to be with the Lord. As a young woman, Susan Mannina used the many gifts she received from God to serve at the Lutheran Church of St. Andrew in Silver Spring, Maryland. The congregation elected her […]
Equal in Faith 2014
On Tuesday, August 26, 2014, Equal in Faith will mark National Women’s Equality Day through a social media campaign and launch of their new website at www.EqualinFaith.org. All are invited to participate in the social media campaign on Tuesday and here are ways for you to take action:
OWN Annual Meeting and New Vision Statement
The Board of Directors of Ordain Women Now recently met in Valparaiso, Indiana for its annual meeting. Officers elected for the organization are: Dr. Elizabeth Goodine, President Rev. Sue Beadle, Vice President P. Joan Trapp, Secretary Carol Schmidt, Treasurer Pictured in the photo are, left to right, Joanie, Carol, Sue, and Elizabeth. In accord with […]
Letting Women Off Easy, he said
“[EXCOMMUNICATION] IS LETTING YOU OFF EASY. IN THE MIDDLE AGES, THEY BURNED HERETICS AT THE STAKE.” These words were included in a post left recently on the Ordain Women Now Facebook page. The man’s complete message can be read below. From some of the words he used, I surmised that he intended to leave the […]
A Time For Everything
What’s changed in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod over the past 50+ years? When will women be ordained in the LCMS and how will this change occur? The Rev. Dr. George F. Lobien addresses these questions and more in his article, A Time for Everything. Pastor Lobien is a graduate of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis […]