Charles, what is the PCA’s position on the role of women in the church?
A. The macro position is that women are a vital part of the church’s ministry and though our standards do not allow the ordination of women, they are free to serve in all kinds of ministries. Therefore, gifted women are involved in every phase of the church’s ministry with the exception of ordination. The micro position of the role of women varies from church to church. In organizing the PCA we tried to be as broad and as flexible as the Bible would allow. Recognizing the complex makeup of the PCA, we left many details to the local churches to determine. Q. Charles, why do you think it is important for the PCA to have a WIC ministry? A. Women have a purpose to fulfill just as men do, and ministry describes much of that purpose. Men and women must be equipped for the work of ministry. One of the ways that God accomplishes this is by leaders equipping women to train other women. While we must remember that the entire body is responsible to minister to one another, specialized ministries
