LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

BOOK CRITIQUE

the master plan of evangelism

AN ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED TO PRO. MALCOLM HESTER
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT
OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGMENT
GLST 650

BY
Walter A. Culup

JANURARY 26, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………..….3

SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………………………….4

CRITICAL INTERACTION……………………………………………………………………...6

CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………………........9

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………………………….10

INTRODUCTION

One of the debates which arises when we examine Christian ministry is: What is the role of women in the ministry? What does the Bible say about this topic? While no conclusion or consensus has been reached on the topic there are two view points and positions which have arisen to the forefront of the debate. First we have the egalitarian view which holds the position that ministerial opportunities should be equal for both men and women. Then we have the complementarian view which presents the belief that ministerial roles should be differentiated by gender. James Beck’s book TwoViews on Women in Ministry explores both of these positions by examining four articles, two of each opposing viewpoints along with three critical responses to each article. The goal of the text is to compare and contrast both positions, thus giving the reader enough information to form their own opinion and position on the topic.

The editor of the book Dr. James Beck is a faculty member of Denver Seminary in the counseling department. Beck is a senior professor of counseling and a licensed clinical psychologist. He earned a Ph.D. from Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, an Ed.M. from Oregon State University, a Th.M.