The Ordained Woman In Ministry

By Esther E. Adagbonyin

THE ORDAINED WOMAN IN MINISTRY, Esther Eseosa Adagbonyin taps into the concerns and issues that trouble women in ministry most.

She provides encouragement and tools to help resolve problems in the areas of ministerial life women struggle with most - including confidence, self-image, and relationships.

It is easy to get caught up in what the coming weeks, months, or years might hold and forget to slow down and live in the present but this powerful book will help women on their journey towards a confident life filled with love, laughter, and God's acceptance, one day at a time.

In this book, you'll discover the role of the ordained woman in ministry - the home, the church, and the society. The book addresses the conduct, commitment and the ethics of the Pastor's wife as a female minister. Her wealth of experience and knowledge as a leader in God's vineyard coupled with her interest in contemporary research in church Administration are summarized in this book. This is for you as a leader and all who are in love with pure knowledge.

• Language: English
• Publisher: NEWMEDIA PUBLISHING
• Release date: Sep 19, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370042432

Esther E. Adagbonyin

An ordained woman from Church of God Mission, marriage counselor, Doctor of Divinity and life coach, Rev. (Dr) Esther Eseosa Adagbonyin, teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on marriage and family life. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives. Esther has authored more than 5 books, which borders on marriage and family life. She conducts more than a dozen domestic and international conferences every year, teaching people to enjoy their everyday lives. For more than 20 years, her ministry has catered to over 50,000 women from all over the world. Esther’s passion to help people who are hurt is groundwork to the vision of Rest for the Weary Foundation, the missions arm of Rev. (Dr) Esther Eseosa Adagbonyin's Ministry, which supports outreaches around the world, including ministries in her hometown of Benin City.

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Copyright © Esther E. Adagbonyin

THE ORDAINED WOMAN IN MINISTRY

By

Esther E. Adagbonyin

All scripture quotations in this book are from the King James Version of the Holy Bible except where stated otherwise.

All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the author.

Dedicated to women ministers the world all over.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Without the friendship, commitment and encouragement of our Mother Rt. Rev. Dr. Margaret Benson Idahosa the Archbishop, Church of God Mission International, my husband, Rev. M.E. Adagbonyin, our children, and some friends—Rev. Prof. Omoregie, Rev. Prof. M. Aisien, Mrs Joy Ogiemwonyi, Rev. Festus & Julie Akhimien, Bishop & Rev. Curtis Fianu among others—the message of this book would not have found its way to life.

I am grateful to the Most High God, who gave the vision of Christian Women Fellowship International (C.W.F.I) to our mother Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa.

Great is the company of those who are publishing it. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Amen.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: The Role of Ordained Women in Ministry

CHAPTER 2: Building Your Base Camp (Submission and Reverence)

CHAPTER 3: Ministering to the Children

CHAPTER 4: The Ordained Woman and Her Church

CHAPTER 5: Some of Today’s Problems of Church Leadership

CHAPTER 6: The Role of the Ordained Woman in the Society

CHAPTER 7: The Leader and Politics

CHAPTER 8: The Woman God Uses

CHAPTER 9: Pastor’s Wife and Female Ministers and Their Ethics

Conclusion

CHAPTER 1

THE ROLE OF ORDAINED WOMEN IN MINISTRY

Preamble:

The woman who is the female part of God has her place in the evolving modern society.

In the traditional society and before Jesus began his ministry, she had no specific or definite role in religion and society. In the home her role was limited. She was to bear children, rear them and support the husband dependently, quietly, humbly and reverently in an insecure home environment. She was always threatened by the gods and enslaved to other women who are older in the family either as wives or in-laws – female gate keepers.

As the African society evolved with the coming of missionaries, education and contemporary civilization, the woman at best was made a wine for entertainment in occasion. Since the late 19th century, till now there has been numerous and positive development as to the role the woman should play in the home, church and society.

The debate that makes a