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Leadership Initiative

Church leadership is about serving others in accordance with Christ's interests so that they can see and accomplish God's purpose for them in the world. A church leader needs qualities that influence and morally support the congregation, the volunteers, and others within the community.

Rockyview Alliance Church is entering a season of exploring the role of women in leadership.

Complementarianism and egalitarianism are theological views on the relationship between men and women, especially in marriage and in ministry.

 

Complementarianism stresses that although men and women are equal in personhood, they are created for different roles.

 

Egalitarianism also agrees that men and women are equal in personhood but holds that there are no gender-based limitations on the roles of men and women.

This is an important decision in the life of Rockyview and one that requires everyone to make an informed decision. The Board encourages you to engage in the process of learning, prayer, and discerning the Holy Spirit’s guidance in this matter. Below you will find resources (books, videos, articles) to aid in learning about the different perspectives on this issue as well as a timeline of events, including guest speakers, congregational meetings, and when we’ll be voting on Rockyview’s leadership initiative.
We look forward to engaging in this process with you.

Process & Events

Click on the Mural Board to see what's happened and what's next. Mark your calendars for those events you especially want to participate in.

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Scripture Passages about Women in Leadership

Suggested Resources

We encourage you to engage with material that represents both perspectives (complementary and egalitarian) by reading or listening to at least one resource from each perspective. Rockyview has copies of many of these titles available to sign out from our book table on most Sunday mornings.

Books Representing Both Perspectives

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James Beck, Stanley Gundry, Dr Linda Belleville,

Craig L. Blomberg, Craig S. Keener

Zondervan Academic

2016

Complementarian Perspective Books

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Andreas J. Köstenberger and Thomas R. Schreiner

Crossway 3rd Edition

2016

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John Piper, Wayne Grudem

Crossway Books

2021

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Andreas J. Köstenberger and Marny Köstenberger

Crossway

2014

Complementarian Perspective Videos, Podcasts, & Blogs

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A panel discussion with Pastors & Scholars

Dr. John Piper, Russell Moore, Pastor Greg Gilbert

T4G YouTube

2016

Egalitarian Perspective Books

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Nijay K. Gupta

IVP Academic

2023

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John G. Stackhouse Jr.

ReadHowYouWant

2016

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Ronald W. Pierce, Rebecca Merrill Groothuis, Gordon D. Fee

Intervasrsity Press

2006

Egalitarian Perspective Videos, Podcasts, & Blogs

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Exploring the biblical theology of Christian Egalitarianism

Marg Mowczko Blog

Community Questions & Answers

Here you will find questions that have been submitted to our leadership team about the Leadership Initiative process or the content of what we are learning together at RAC, and the answers that have been provided.

Q: Is there a date proposed by the RAC Elder's Board of when they would like to have a Succession Plan?

A: Yes. The RAC Board of Elders intends to present a Succesion Plan by January of 2024.

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To submit your own question, please click the button below, and follow the instructions.

Q: Is there a date proposed by the RAC Elder's Board of when they would like to have a Succession Plan?

A: Yes. The RAC Board of Elders intends to present a Succesion Plan by January of 2024.

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