Service of Women in the Church must be governed by the “Order of Creation,” which applies to all of God’s creation, including the church and the world. The Synod has capitulated to culture by limiting this doctrine, resulting in women serving in prohibited leadership roles and publicly proclaiming the Word in worship.

You can learn more from ACELC’s Outline on Service of Women in the Church and the section on The Order of Creation in the video If Not Now, When? and the accompanying Study Guide.

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