Sermon Summary
Pastor Dave Schutt addressed why The Bridge has women pastors by walking through the complementarian and egalitarian views of women in church leadership, then made the case for the egalitarian position using scripture. He grounded the message in the truth that spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit without regard to gender, and that everyone is called to discern and use their gift within the life of the church.
Reflection Questions
- Pastor Dave said “there’s no hierarchy across all of the gifts that are given.” Where might you (consciously or not) be treating some gifts or roles as more valuable than others in your own life or church community?
- Pastor Dave closed by asking, “Where is your place in the body at the bridge?” and asked us to think of someone in your sphere of influence who might have gifts for leadership. Who comes to mind for you — and what’s one small step you could take to encourage them this week?