The purpose of this manual is to consider how many women there were in the Scriptures whom God used in a marvelous way. We will look at their contribution to the Kingdom of God, and how their ministry and lives affected so many people. By seeing how, why, how many, and how often they were used, it will leave no doubt in anyone's mind that it is and always has been God's desire for women to be used in ministry, as well as consider what life would have been like without them and their ministry! Hopefully sisters, as you see these women at work, it will encourage you in your own distinct calling and ministry. As we see how God used them so voluminously and how important their lives and ministries were, we will be left with no doubt concerning God's will for women. It will put an end to skepticism, erroneous prejudices, and hindrances to women ministering, as well as expose the bias of the translators and the deep insecurities in men regarding keeping women in bondage. May God grant us eyes to see, ears to hear, and boldness to stand up for truth so that the other half of God's creation will be once and for all loosed into God's call. Finally, when we consider women in ministry, I believe the only conclusion we can come to (Scripturally speaking) is that women are free to minister. The world is waiting to hear the Gospel. Maybe the reason we haven't reached them yet is because half of the body of Christ has been held in bondage! If we are going to experience His fullness, we need everyone that He has called to be fulfilling his or her ministry. "Rise up, ye women that are at ease; (not fulfilling your call) hear my voice, ye careless daughters..." (Isaiah 32:9-20). "The Lord gives the word of power: The women who bear and publish the news are a great host." (Psalms 68:11- Amplified Version) To this end, that women might rise up without fear or condemnation, and that they may know they are standing on solid Biblical ground, this book has been written. That the Gospel might be preached!
