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This essay analyzes the place of female Christian leaders Euodia and Syntyche in the Philippian church and their interpretation in the book of Philippians 4:2-3. Issues discussed are the repercussions of the dispute between Euodia and Syntyche for the unity of the church, connection of the identity of Euodia and Syntyche to the birth of the Philippian church in Acts 16:13-14, and the relevance of the social status and religious participation of women in Macedonia to the identities of the women.

The article offers information on the role of Christian women in the household codes of the "New Testament" (NT). It discusses various research from English author Faith Martin, theological professor David Balch, and church history professor Alan Kreider regarding church leadership of women, rules and codes in household management, and women's role in the church.

The article examines assumptions about new-covenant believer (NCB) interpersonal authority. It discusses the emphasis of Scripture on community and its lack of emphasis on NCB interpersonal authority. The conversation concerning women in ministry is explored. The implications for the body of Christ and the issue of women in church leadership are discussed.

The article discusses research on the nature of the Holy Spirit and the role of women in God's ministry. It reveals the impact of neglecting the Holy Spirit on human lives. It presents information on several women around the world who became Christian leaders. It also highlights spiritual qualities and traits needed by both men and women in order to be Christian leaders.

The article discusses research on the role of women in God's ministry. It provides a Trinitarian framework for the priority of Spirit gifting as a solution to allow men and women to serve in church leadership. It also discusses the implications of Christ's sole mediation and priesthood for church ministry from a Trinitarian perspective.

The article focuses on church leadership that destroys communities. It urges Church leaders to return to the basic teachings of the New Testament to redefine their own ministries of leadership since its prevailing models are imported as constructs borrowed from the corporate business world or from secular systems of administration. It says that the difference between biblically defined leadership and management must be defined.

An introduction to the journal is presented that assesses the contributions of several 19th-century Christian leaders to society including English political activist Josephine Butler, clergyman Alexander Campbell, and women's equality activist Alvera Mickelsen.

The article discusses the Bible's position on the equal standing of men and women in God's service. It states that the New Testament does not identify gender by name as an overseer or pastor. Phoebe is said to be the only person unambiguously identified by name with a title as a local church leader in the New Testament.