It can be tempting to shy away from addressing the issue of gender roles in church because it’s often controversial. But this can result in churches either being increasingly influenced by secular culture or simply sticking with the status quo when it comes to what men and women do in church.
Building on the belief that complementarianism is both biblical and positive, this book focuses on what these convictions look like in practice. Moving beyond the familiar discussions around "gender roles," and leaving room for variety in how readers implement these ideas, it will encourage a church culture where men and women truly partner together—embracing their privileges and responsibilities, and maximizing their gifts, in joyful service of God’s kingdom.
(Review written for 'Embracing Complementarianism')
This is a helpful book to thoughtfully consider how to put into practice the Biblical conviction of complementarianism. Without telling the readers exactly what to do, the authors give clear Scripture support and application for how men and women should work alongside each other in ministry. They graciously cover a sensitive topic with an outpouring of Scripture and an obvious humility. Each chapter ends with reflective questions and group questions to dig in further. This would be a great book for church leaders to read and discuss together as they carefully consider how to put complementarianism into practice in a ...God-honoring and faithful way.
(Review written for 'Embracing Complementarianism')
Having seen myself as potentially a complementarian but without really thinking a huge amount about the theological arguments for each theological interpretation, this was a really helpful introduction to the subject before reading some more detailed, academic volumes.
The authors set out a clear scriptural case for complementarianism and, unlike many books on the topic that I've read recently, they also move from the theological discussion to a good wrestle with the application, particularly in the areas of church leadership, preaching, staff teams and similar areas of common questions. This will be really useful to think through with our staff ...team, whatever they think about complementarianism, so as to clarify our thoughts and study scripture together with some key questions at the end of each chapter. A bold book which will serve many congregations in the years to come.
