APEST Women in the New Testament
He gave some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers. (Ephesians 4:11)
· Apostle - Lydia (Acts 16) - Catalyzed church growth and development
· Prophet - Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
· Evangelist - Woman at the well (John 4:1-42)
· Shepherd - Many women naturally fulfill this role in guiding their children. Biblical example is Mary of Nazareth who raised Jesus and his siblings. Mary appeared to do it as a single Mom for her husband, Joseph, is last mentioned when Jesus was 12 years old.
· Teacher - Priscilla taught Apollos - Acts 18:26
He gave some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers. (Ephesians 4:11)
· Apostle - Lydia (Acts 16) - Catalyzed church growth and development
· Prophet - Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
· Evangelist - Woman at the well (John 4:1-42)
· Shepherd - Many women naturally fulfill this role in guiding their children. Biblical example is Mary of Nazareth who raised Jesus and his siblings. Mary appeared to do it as a single Mom for her husband, Joseph, is last mentioned when Jesus was 12 years old.
· Teacher - Priscilla taught Apollos - Acts 18:26