Shoulder to Shoulder: Advocating for Women's Role in Discipleship

In this episode of More Disciples podcast, our hosts are joined by special guests, Chad & Leslie, founders of 10/40 Connections, a discipleship initiative focused on Asia and the Middle East. They discuss their journey to create an inclusive model for discipleship that embraces both men and women, rooted in the belief that all believers are called to make disciples around the world. In addition to highlighting their work in the context of house churches, the conversation also touches on the cultural, theological, and practical challenges of gender inclusion in church leadership roles. They emphasize the importance of theology in ensuring a consistent interpretation of scriptures and living out biblical teaching in daily life. The band also takes a moment to remember their late friend and co-laborer Kent Parks, and his lifelong passion for disciple-making around the world. 00:01 Introduction to the More Disciples Podcast 01:02 Introducing Special Guests: Chad and Leslie 01:39 The Role of Women in Church and Missions 04:10 The Journey of Chad and Leslie in Ministry 06:19 The Vision of 10 40 Connections 07:18 Engaging with Local Churches and Indigenous Tribes 13:03 The Power of Women in Ministry: A Real-Life Story 15:58 Understanding the Role of Women in Scriptures 23:57 Discussing the Role of Women in Church 24:13 Understanding the Redemption and Qualifications for Deacons 24:51 Introducing Tools for Teaching and Understanding 25:29 Exploring the Resource 'Serving Shoulder to Shoulder' 27:22 Discussing the Importance of Language and Translation 28:48 Sharing Personal Experiences and Struggles 29:39 Addressing the Role of Women in Movements 31:47 Discussing the Importance of Theology 38:59 Sharing Local Ministry Experiences 45:33 Closing Remarks and Prayer