Complementarianism

[9Rock9]

So, I noticed that all of the Holiness denominations I can think of: United Methodists, Wesleyans and Nazarenes, all affirm women's ordination.

Are there any Holiness denominations that affirm complementarian views about the ministry?

 

[RileyG]

I don't think there are many members of the Church of the Nazarene here. There are many members of the UMC and Independent Methodist Church. I'm not sure what you are asking? If men and women are complementary to each other?

 

[9Rock9]

I don't think there are many members of the Church of the Nazarene here. There are many members of the UMC and Independent Methodist Church. I'm not sure what you are asking? If men and women are complementary to each other?

Ah. Complementarianism is the doctrine that only men can serve in ordained ministry, as opposed to egalitarianism, in which women may be ministers.

 

[RileyG]

Ah. Complementarianism is the doctrine that only men can serve in ordained ministry, as opposed to egalitarianism, in which women may be ministers.

Thanks for clarifying.

I will head out because I have no opinion and am not Wesleyan/Methodist.

 

[jas3]

The Southern Methodist Church has maintained the historic Methodist position that women cannot be ordained: Ministers – The Southern Methodist Church

Sadly, they are a tiny denomination, with churches few and far between.

 

[RileyG]

The Southern Methodist Church has maintained the historic Methodist position that women cannot be ordained: Ministers – The Southern Methodist Church

Sadly, they are a tiny denomination, with churches few and far between.

According to wikipedia, they only have 3200 members. So I assume they have very few clergy.

Thank you for your knowledge.