As a Bible-believing constituent of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, your voice matters. It’s important for us collectively to ask and encourage our leaders to stand on the Rock of God’s Word above popular cultural and social movements. When they see that they serve a people concerned about setting Bible teachings above the traditions of men, they will be inspired to act accordingly.

That’s why we invite you to sign this petition to the leadership of the Pacific Union Conference, North American Division, and the General Conference, asking them to practice restraint and unity in the matter of women’s ordination, while also voicing that you support the traditional Adventist position of ordination and desire that our church continue to remain founded on the Word of God.

I'm interjecting here, too, as I did with Tom's thread.

I would like to open this up to anyone who has links or information to share regarding support for the side which is con-Women's Ordination.

Information-gathering only. Overaged is free to edit as he sees fit.

Discussion is to carry on as currently in the other discussion threads. This will allow for people to provide info without having it muddied up.

If you find info here that you would like to carry over to the discussion threads, that is fine.

We are trying to provide a place where people who have not yet made up their minds to view both sides unmolested.

A segment within the Seventh-day Adventist Church is currently campaigning to change our historic position regarding the ordination of pastors —that only consecrated men should be ordained. In addition, this push to begin ordaining women as pastors is being done in disregard to the world church’s clear policy on this issue. This presents a serious crisis that threatens to fragment our beloved church, create confusion in our homes, and cripple the progress of the three angels’ messages. Your voice here today can help prevent this disunion.

Also, if you go from Genesis to Revelation, God has so many opportunities to explain what the relationship is between men and women. God clearly does minister through women, and I'm not just patronizing. I believe there are a number of women prophets in the Bible who are spirit filled, and in that respect they teach. But the word "elder" and "pastor" in the Bible specifically refers to ordination, and there's no example in the Bible anywhere of God ordaining a woman in the capacity of pastor or elder.

"When Jesus chose the twelve apostles, I do not believe He was accommodating the traditions of the day when He selected only men."

Thanks OA. I appreciate the solid ministry that Amazing Facts has had all these years. They were a part of my own story back in 1986-88.

Rejoice always,

G

In an ancient culture dominated by the power of men, God heeded the voice of five courageous women seeking hope and justice. According to author Wellesley Muir, His firm command revealed that women were not to be treated as mere property; rather, they had a role of honor in a heavenly-ordained institution.

But what can His people today learn from this powerful message?

Muir uses the story of the daughters of Zelophehad as a unique springboard to reach a better understanding of the important role of women in society and church in the modern era. He boldly asks, "What does it mean for women to have equality in God's eyes? What is the role of women in the family and the church in our time?"

Explore this controversial issue anew when it matters most, as it explodes with more fiery passion and rhetoric in God's remnant church than ever before—and get answers that will give you a clear and calm direction straight into God's will.

Olger; I edited your last post as they have a new website. Can you pls let me know if it is what you intended?

http://secretsunsealed.org/Downloads/newsletter2Q12web.pdf

Stephen Bohr has an excellent article on this biblical topic. Link above.

Another excellent Bible based and reasoned article. Thanks g

“There must be room to recognize the need for a legitimacy of local adaptation of policies and procedures that facilitate mission while not diminishing the worldwide identity, harmony and unity of the church.” No matter how you look at it, this decision of the Pacific Union is still at variance with the votes of the world
church at two General Conference sessions.