Women in Ministry

In the NewTestiment Church they were lots of women ministers.
In the OT there were woman leaders and ministry gifts of note used and anointed by God.

1. Apostles

  • Junia (Romans 16:7)

Paul calls her “outstanding among the apostles.” Early church fathers affirmed she was a woman and an apostle.

2. Prophets / Prophetesses

  • Deborah (Judges 4:4)

A prophetess and judge over Israel—she led the nation spiritually and politically.

  • Miriam (Exodus 15:20)

Called a prophetess and led the women in worship after the Red Sea crossing.

  • Huldah (2 Kings 22:14–20)

A prophetess consulted by King Josiah’s officials for a word from the Lord; her prophecy sparked national reform.

  • Anna (Luke 2:36–38)

A prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was a baby in the temple.

  • Philip’s Four Daughters (Acts 21:9)

They are specifically called prophetesses who prophesied.

4. Pastors / Shepherd-like Roles

  • Priscilla (Acts 18:26; Romans 16:3)

With her husband Aquila, she helped disciple Apollos and hosted a church in her home. She is often listed before Aquila, suggesting a leadership role.

5. Teachers

  • Priscilla (again)

She helped teach Apollos, a gifted speaker, “the way of God more accurately” (Acts 18:26).

Other Noteworthy Female Ministers

  • Phoebe (Romans 16:1–2)

Called a diakonos (deacon or minister) of the church at Cenchreae and a “benefactor” or “patron” of many, including Paul.

  • Lydia (Acts 16:14–15, 40)

A key convert in Philippi, her home became a meeting place for the early church.

  • Tryphena, Tryphosa, and Persis (Romans 16:12)

Described as women who “worked hard in the Lord,” likely in ministry or church service roles.

3. Evangelists

  • The Samaritan Woman (John 4:28–30, 39)

While not given the title, she evangelized her entire village by testifying about Jesus—many believed because of her words.

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The New Birth

In the spirit there is neither male nor female the great equalizer is the new birth

Galatians 3:28.
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Acts 2:17–18
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy… Even on My servants, both men and women, I will pour out My Spirit.”

 

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Galatians 3:28

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Acts 2:17–18
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy… Even on My servants, both men and women, I will pour out My Spirit.”
Ephesians 6:4“Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.”



1 Corinthians 14:34–35 

“Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.”

1 Timothy 2:11–12
“Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.”Romans 16:7

 

Paul calls her “outstanding among the apostles.” Early church fathers affirmed she was a woman and an apostle.
Romans 16:7 KJV
“Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.”
Judges 4:4-5
“And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Beth-el in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment.”
Judges 4:4-5 KJV
A prophetess and judge over Israel—she led the nation spiritually and politically.

Exodus 15:20

Called a prophetess and led the women in worship after the Red Sea crossing.

Exodus 15:20 KJV

 

“And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.”

2 Kings 22:14–20

A prophetess consulted by King Josiah’s officials for a word from the Lord; her prophecy sparked national reform.

Luke 2:36–38

A prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was a baby in the temple.

Acts 21:9

They are specifically called prophetesses who prophesied.

John 4:28–30, 39

While not given the title, she evangelized her entire village by testifying about Jesus—many believed because of her words.

Acts 18:26; Romans 16:3

With her husband Aquila, she helped disciple Apollos and hosted a church in her home. She is often listed before Aquila, suggesting a leadership role.