Women As Preachers

In recent years most denominations are facing the question of ordaining women to ministry. The following article explains the new dimensions female preachers bring to worship. The Emerging Role of Women in Preaching Throughout history, the role of preaching in Christian worship has been very important. Because Christians celebrate the Incarnation, the Word becoming flesh, Christian worship has stressed the value of preaching alongside important ritual action. Especially in Protestantism, worship has been dominated by the sermon. In recent years, as more and more women are able to fulfill their calling to ministry through ordination and pastoral ministry, more and more women are preaching. What does this mean for worship and spirituality? If Christian worshipers are hearing the Word preached by women, how does this change worship? Will preaching change as more and more women do it? For years, arguments were made that women should not be ordained. For most Protestant churches this …