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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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 […]
The Love of God and Easter Hope
In loving memory of Susan Mannina, a founder of Ordain Women Now, faithful servant of Jesus Christ, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. A gracious and giving soul now sainted, it is with sadness and gratitude that we mourn Susan’s passing on August 30, 2014.
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:
A Challenge to the Church by Rev. Al Kirk
In A Challenge to the Church, LCMS Pastor Al Kirk writes that “There are many gifted people among us and the gifts do not appear to be allocated on the basis of gender.” Considering changes over time regarding the expectations, status, and vulnerability of women, Kirk notes that in Biblical times women were considered property that […]
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 […]
What Does This Mean?
What Does This Mean? is a new website dedicated to addressing the biblical issues surrounding “the question of women’s participation in the life, structure, and ministry of the Church.” Dozens of topics authored by Arnold J. Voigt, a retired Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor, are presented seeking discussion and response. Rev. Voigt’s topics are comprised of portions […]