Christian women

Right now, everyone is talking about Christian women and our permitted roles in the church and society. With all of the recent news and trending content on social media, it is a tough time to be a Christian woman.

I’ve read many of the comments on social media and they are heartbreaking. Many women, who feel called into ministry, feel condemned and judged by certain religious institutions.

I want to remind you of an important verse in the Bible that reminds us of our freedom as Christians. When God calls us to take on a certain role or position, it isn’t up to the world to define what that means. In the end, we answer to God and not man.

I went through something similar when I ran for office. I was repeatedly told, as a woman, that my place was in the home. It shocked and surprised me to be on the receiving end of these types of comments. There were plenty of them directed at me and my family. I was judged solely for my gender and my qualifications were deemed irrelevant. These kinds of comments and judgements were often given to me by other Christians, which was even more discouraging.

In the face of a very difficult run, God brought me through that experience. When important political people constantly shut doors in my face, I kept moving forward. Even when people told me I should join the PTA or Junior League instead, I kept pressing forward. When I was told I was a selfish mom for running, I kept my focus on God. It wasn’t an easy time, but I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to get to know God in an entirely new way. I didn’t let the situation change me, instead, I brought change to the situation and showed a Godly example at every opportunity.

It’s easy to be a Christian when everything is comfortable. However, as Christians, we are often called to leave our comfort zones. Christian women can bring all kinds of unique skills and experiences to the world, especially, in ministry. There are many hurt women out there who only want to talk to other women. Many struggling new mothers want to hear Godly advice from other women who’ve been in the trenches. There is a great demand, and God has powerfully equipped many women to meet it.

Most of the time, the world doesn’t understand what God calls us to do, and that’s totally okay. In the end, when I stand before God, I want to have lived a life that followed His lead. I hope all Christian women will follow God’s calling for their lives. Sometimes, a step out in faith may run counter to everyone else’s opinion. As long as you stay in prayer, read your Bible and keep your eyes on God, you can do it. Please don’t let anyone discourage you from your calling.

During my challenging time, I often listened to Lisa Bevere. She put out an insightful article on the topic of women in ministry. I encourage you to check it out—The Great Commission is Your Permission