Should Women be Pastors or Bishops? Was there ever a female bishop? In 1918, Alma Bridwell White, head of the Pillar of Fire Church, became the first woman-ordained bishop in the United States. Today, over half of all American Protestant denominations ordain women, but some restrict the official positions a woman can hold. wikipedia.org/wiki/ For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye is all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:26-28) How many churches today would be closed if women were not elders, pastors, or Bishops or if most women left the church? Every Jewish follower of the Law in the ancient world knew this one thing: you don't work on the Sabbath. No excuses. Nobody in Israel dared work on God's Sabbath. Yet Jesus did Jesus heal on the Sabbath day. Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Mark 3:1- 6 - NLV 3 Jesus went into the synagogue again and noticed a man with a deformed hand. 2 Since it was the Sabbath, Jesus' enemies watched him closely. They planned to accuse him of working on the Sabbath if he healed the man's hand. 3 Jesus said to the man with the deformed hand, "Come and stand in front of everyone." 4 Then he turned to his critics and asked, "Does the Law permit good deeds on the Sabbath, or is it a day for doing evil? Is this a day to save life or to destroy it?" But they wouldn't answer him. 5 He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Then he said to the man, "Hold out your hand." So, the man held out his hand, and it was restored! 6 At once, the Pharisees went away and met with the supporters of Herod to plot how to kill Jesus. Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath. Jesus was not impressed with the Pharisees' great intelligence and pride. Jesus performed seven miraculous healings on the Sabbath. 7 is the number of God's perfect completion Mark 1:21-28 and John 4:31-36. Matthew 8:14-15 Mark 1:29-31 Luke 4:38-39Matthew 12:9-13 Mark 3:1-6 Luke 6:6-11John 5:1-175. Jesus Restores a John 9:1-12 and Luke 14:1-6 Why do modern-day Pharisees try to use the Scriptures against Jesus even today? Why do men think they can put God in a box? If God calls a male or female person to be a pastor, elder, or bishop, how dare we question God? Is it not Jesus who has the final Word, being HE IS THE WORD? Mark 16:9 says that Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalen. I submit that one of the first ordained woman pastors was Mary Magdalen. Mary's first sermon was He Is Risen Her Scripture was John 20:17. Weren't women who stood by Jesus, not caring if people knew they were followers of Jesus and followed him to Calvary, while men denied knowing Jesus and fled or just stayed in the background trying to be unnoticed? Women are necessary and should have every right to pursue their callings. They should not be limited by man vs. God's will for them. God is the ultimate authority. The Word of God is not flawed, but some men's reasoning, understanding, politics, and application of the Word are very much impaired. Remember, some Christians used the Bible to justify slavery. And even today, worldwide religions are used to make a woman submissive to men and to "stay in their place" For example, a new announcement this week means that in Afghanistan, girls and women will only have access to education until sixth grade. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Women's history is full of trailblazers in the fight for equality in the United States. Abigail Adams implored her husband to "remember the ladies" when envisioning a government for the American colonies to suffragists like Susan B. Anthon. Elizabeth Cady Stanton fought for women's right to vote to the rise of feminism, and Hillary Clinton became the first female nominee for president by a major political party; American women have long fought for equal footing throughout the nation's history. Man, even had laws that prevented women and blacks from the right to vote. And yet, in the 20th century, women still had to fight for full religious freedoms and equal pay in sports and job careers. All because man wants to rule the world. God, please change the heart of the modern-day Pharisees.

THE ICCM MISSION OF FAITH F - Fulfill Christian Purpose ICCM helps its members fulfill their Christian purpose. Individuals accepted as a member through Ordination or Licensed Credentials as an Evangelist, Missionary, Praise & Worship Leader, Minister of Music or Christian Worker, have credibility in the communities they serve and with other churches and Christian ministries. A - Access ICCM membership can make available to eligible individuals, churches, and ministries access to third party providers of benefits often otherwise unavailable to them such as: (1) Group Health, Life, Disability and Other Insurance, including catastrophic insurance for terminal illness such as cancer and heart disease, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, long-term care and impaired risk life insurance; (2) Retirement and Estate Planning; and (3) Legal, Accounting, and Tax Services. I - Influence ICCM membership expands its members’ sphere of influence. T - Training ICCM membership makes available Christian training through specialized workshops and conferences designed to thoroughly equip individuals, churches, and ministries to do their good work. H - Help ICCM helps its members by providing access to a confidential website and private 800# Help Line in which Godly experts are available to answer a huge array of questions arising in its members’ daily walk with God. CATEGORIES FOR MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS An application fee of $150.00 is required to begin the application process. Upon acceptance as a new member of ICCM, you will receive a Wall Certificate and a Wallet Card in the mail. A formal Ordination, Consecration, Anointing & Impartation service will be held at the Annual ICCM World Conference by Representatives of the Board of Governors. There is an annual renewal fee of $60.00 for Ministerial Credentials. Once the renewal fee is processed, you will receive an updated Wall Certificate and Wallet Card in the mail. Each credential or membership type has requirements that must be met. The following information must be submitted for consideration: Accepted Christ as Lord and Savior and Baptized in the Holy Spirit. Live a consistent Christian life. Be an approved and faithful member of a local church or fellowship. Send a copy of your driver’s license. Submit a professional picture – a simple snapshot of you dressed nicely or a passport photo. Write a letter describing your calling from God. Write a letter explaining why you want to become a part of ICCM. Include three letters of recommendation, with one letter written by your Pastor. Recommenders must have known you for at least two years, provide their address and telephone number, cannot be related to the applicant by Blood or Marriage, and cannot be related to each other. Complete the Biblical Examination successfully. The examination booklet will be emailed or mailed once the application fee is processed. (OM, OC, LM, E, M) Interview with an ICCM Ministerial Proctor. You will be notified of the date and time of this interview by email or mail. (OM, OC, LM, E, M) Ordained Minister of the Gospel (OM) Ordained Chaplain of the Gospel (OC) This credential is granted to a person who is considered a part-time or a full-time minister or chaplain. He or she is certified and authorized to preach, perform holy matrimony, baptize, exhort, confirm, and practice any Biblical and Religious activity pertaining to the office of an Ordained Minister or Ordained Chaplain in accordance with respective ordinances of residence. (Must be at least 22 years of age.) Licensed Minister of the Gospel (LM) This credential is granted to a person who is considered a part-time minister, possibly desiring to be a full-time minister, but needs the experience of teaching and performing the Sacraments of the Scripture and the recognition of Ministerial status among the community at large, as well as other Christian churches or ministries. Once licensed, this person is eligible to advance to the ordination level after one year. A new application and additional fee are required. (Must be at least 18 years of age.) Evangelist (E) This credential is granted to a person who has a burning passion to share their faith with non-believers and believers alike, to ground and establish them in their relationship to Jesus Christ. This credential gives this person the recognition needed to hold revivals, church meetings, seminars, and teach Bible-based classes. (Must be at least 18 years of age.) Missionary (M) This credential is granted to a person who has a calling from God to the Mission Fields, whether foreign or within their inner cities. (Must be at least 16 years of age.) Minister of Music (MM) This credential is granted to a person who has a calling to direct choirs, ensembles, singing groups, or bands. This person could be a psalmist and has a calling from God in music. (Must be at least 14 years of age. Send a resume of your qualifications and life experiences in relation to music and a CD of your musical talent.) Praise & Worship Leader (PWL) This credential is granted to a person who has a calling in leading others in praise and worship unto the Lord or is a psalmist in the Body of Christ. (Must be at least 14 years of age. Send a resume of your qualifications of life experiences and a CD of a Praise & Worship service you led.) Ordained Member (OME) This credential is granted to a person who accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior, is called to Ministry, and wants to share the Gospel without the benefits of Ministerial Credentials from ICCM. This person may be ordained or licensed by another program and wishes to have access to ICCM benefits as a member. (Must be 18 years of age. Only two letters of recommendation are required. Application fee is $75.00, and the annual renewal fee is $60.00.) Licensed Member (LME) This credential is granted to a person who accepts the Lord Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior, is called to Ministry, and wants to share the Gospel without the benefits of Ministerial Credentials from ICCM. This person may or may not necessarily be called to preach or perform religious activities as pertaining to the Ministerial Credentials listed but needs time in this role to pray and reflect about their calling. (Must be 18 years of age. Only two letters of recommendation are required. Application fee is $75.00, and the annual renewal fee is $60.00.) Christian Worker (CW) This credential is granted to a person who has a calling upon their life and wants to be involved in Christian activities as service unto the Lord. This area of service can be in any field of help within the Church or community that brings honor and glory to God. (Application fee is $35.00, and the annual renewal fee is $25.00.) General Member (GM) For individuals that want to be a member only of the ICCM Worldwide Fellowship. (Application fee is $25.00, and the annual renewal fee is $25.00. Certificate issued only.) Disclaimers: ICCM does not accept Applications for Membership from incarcerated applicants (i.e. inmates). Background checks are performed on all applicants. Please explain in advance any issues that would appear on these reports. ICCM Bylaws and Our Fundamental Truths will be mailed upon successful completion of the application process. Our Fundamental Truths are online at iccmworldwide.org. It is your responsibility to review and abide by these documents. We cannot guarantee medical coverage for individuals or small groups. Quotes are based on health and medical records obtained by our insurance department. Due to the confidential nature of this information, the ICCM Executive Offices does not review or process this information. Christian Worker and General Member do not qualify for the position of ICCM Director. If renewal fees are not paid on a timely basis, a late fee may be applied. No refunds/no credits issued.

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