God is raising up an army for His kingdom work, calling both men and women to serve without gender restrictions. Understanding Paul's writings requires recognizing his cultural context—he addressed specific problems in chaotic early church gatherings, not establishing permanent gender roles. Passages often used to restrict women must be interpreted considering Paul's primary goal: effective gospel proclamation, not social revolution. The foundation for Christian relationships is mutual submission, and Acts 2 clearly states that God pours His Spirit on both sons and daughters. God's anointing transcends gender, and churches recognizing this tend to be more inclusive across all boundaries.
