The Church Needs Men and Women to Serve Together

Conversations around complementarity can be divisive. Yet the Bible makes clear that men and women in the church are meant to be united by familial bonds—as mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters.

This panel discussion, recorded at TGCW24, explores the idea that the church is the household of God where we can serve together as the spiritual brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, and mothers and fathers that he intended. Panelists are Wendy Alsup, Blair Linne, and Sandy Willson, while Megan Hill moderates.

In This Episode

0:00 – Complementarity in the church: introduction and scriptural foundation

3:05 – Biblical basis for complementarianism

7:31 – Personal experiences and the value of men and women in the church

14:41 – Challenges and misunderstandings in complementarianism

28:48 – Positive vision for complementarianism in the church

34:30 – Practical steps for women in the church

40:19 – Conclusion and prayer

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