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

Phoebe: Minister of the Word

What did Paul mean when he used the word for “deacon” and the word for “benefactor” but also “church official” (in the Septuagint) in association with Phoebe’s service to Paul and to the Body of Christ? What was Paul assuming his readers would already know and understand, so it went without being said?

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

Tabitha: Disciple Delivered from Death

The disciple Tabitha's ministry, her presence, her generosity and reach were so important and widespread, that when she died the apostle Peter was summoned. The news of her being brought back to life spread like wildfire, igniting countless conversions throughout Samaria and Phoenicia.