One area that the PCA falters, to me, is the debate surrounding female deacons. From what I understand I think much of the hermeneutics by traditionalists are flawed because they're not interacting with the way Paul used γυνη in 1 Timothy 3. Plus I don't understand why the PCA feels the need to ordain the office of deacons especially since we're not really called to teach. The diaconal service is one of a diaconal spirit and why that requires ordination often makes me scratch my head. Instead of ordination, I would hope that the PCA, would instead train diaconal candidates on how best to serve their church rather than niche theological topics.
As a life long Catholic I would so dearly love to see our women achieve the right to full ordination. I can think of no area of my denomination that would not be improved and enhanced by this happening, it would be transformative. I quietly suspect Pope Francis would like to see this happen. Alas, I dont expect to see it in my lifetime, but, I hope and pray that it will one day come to pass.
One area that the PCA falters, to me, is the debate surrounding female deacons. From what I understand I think much of the hermeneutics by traditionalists are flawed because they're not interacting with the way Paul used γυνη in 1 Timothy 3. Plus I don't understand why the PCA feels the need to ordain the office of deacons especially since we're not really called to teach. The diaconal service is one of a diaconal spirit and why that requires ordination often makes me scratch my head. Instead of ordination, I would hope that the PCA, would instead train diaconal candidates on how best to serve their church rather than niche theological topics.
As a life long Catholic I would so dearly love to see our women achieve the right to full ordination. I can think of no area of my denomination that would not be improved and enhanced by this happening, it would be transformative. I quietly suspect Pope Francis would like to see this happen. Alas, I dont expect to see it in my lifetime, but, I hope and pray that it will one day come to pass.
Gary Macy's book is one of the more important books on this topic.