What is an overview of guidelines for women to have their divine callings to leadership positions in the Church acknowledged by their congregations?
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If a woman believes that she has been called by God to a leadership position in the Church (e.g. teacher, pastor, evangelist, prophet, apostle, etc.), what would be the process for her to have her divine calling acknowledged, accepted and respected by the members of her congregation?
Since the answer to this question undoubtedly depends on the denomination, what would be an **overview** of denominational guidelines for women who believe they have received a call from God to a leadership position in the Church and want the approval of their congregation to operate in their calling in a responsible manner?
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**Appendix - Relevant NT passages on divine calling**
> 11 **And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers**, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, (Ephesians 4:11-12 ESV)
> 11 All these are empowered by one and **the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills**. (1 Corinthians 12:11 ESV)
> 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 28 **And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues**. 29 Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? 30 Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? 31 But earnestly desire the higher gifts. (1 Corinthians 12:27-31 ESV)
> 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, **the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”** 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2-3 ESV)
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