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To: Mr. Whist who wrote (309430)	10/17/2002 4:05:38 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

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To: Mr. Whist who wrote (309430)	10/17/2002 4:22:00 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Most liberal and mainline Christian denominations (e.g. Congregationalists, some Lutherans, the Presbyterian Church-USA, the United Church of Canada, United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, etc.) ordain women and give them access to other positions of power.... ....[Among conservative denominations] Association of Vineyard Churches This group restricts the offices of elder and pastor to male candidates. However, an article in their periodical 6 supports women in other functions. "A woman can preach, teach, evangelize, heal, prophesy, counsel, nurture, administrate, and build up the flock of God." Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship This is a university-based conservative Christian group. They issued a position paper in 1993-OCT which reversed their previous stance. The paper states that "gifts, character, essential theological faithfulness, and experience" are more important than gender in selecting employees for leadership. Pentecostal Denominations: Although Pentecostals are conservative in theology, approximately 8 denominations ordain women. Two were actually founded by women: Amie Semple McPherson (1890-1944) started the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Ida Robinson founded the Mount Sinai Holy Church. Seventh-day Adventist: This denomination has implemented a compromise policy. They do not ordain women as ministers, but do grant them most of the authority given to ministers. They do allow ordination of women to the lower post of elder. religioustolerance.org