Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Egalitarian, Genesis, WOmen, Women of the Bible

Pastor in Philippi: Lydia

It is through such stories as Lydia’s that the scriptures convey the dignity God settled on women in first century Palestine, and on Lydia. In keeping with the Lord’s example, the apostle Paul also conferred dignity on women and on Lydia when she hosted the first church in Europe in her home.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer 1 and 2 Peter (With Jude)

1 Peter 5: Presbyter and Episcopate

The sense of hierarchical governance and rule are completely wrong in the church setting.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Gospel of John

Gospel of John: Mutuality and Equality

If we as Christians operate from the worldly flow chart, where there are those who command and run the show, and there are those who only get to obey, then those at the top of the flow chart have made themselves to be greater than their Master.