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Jezreel Smith Mietuade
Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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The Role of Women in New Testament Ministry and Its Implications for Contemporary Church Practice: A Biblical-Theological Exploration Jezreel Smith Mietuade
International Journal of Religion, Humanity and Cultural Heritage Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): December
Publisher : CV Projurnal Mitra Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66324/ijrch.v1i4.238

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Women held visible, significant roles in the New Testament church, despite operating within a patriarchal culture that restricted female public and religious participation. Jesus affirmed women as disciples, valued their theological insight, and appointed them as key resurrection witnesses. Early church figures like Phoebe, Priscilla, Lydia, and Junia contributed to teaching, hospitality, financial support, and apostolic work. Yet contemporary debates persist between complementarian and egalitarian views on women in ministry. This study examines the biblical portrayal of women in ministry and its implications for church practice today. The research adopts a qualitative method involving grammatical-historical and lexical exegesis of key New Testament texts and contested ministry terms (diakonos, prostatis, apostolos, kephalē, authentein), a historical survey of early Christian practice from the patristic through the modern period, and theological reflection on unity and equality in Christ through Galatians 3:28 and the pneumatological framework of 1 Corinthians 12 and Acts 2:17. Findings indicate that women were not only participants but also influential leaders in the early church, and that many present day restrictions are more culturally conditioned than biblically mandated. The study concludes that faithful contemporary ministry should affirm the New Testament principle of equality in Christ while discerning cultural expressions responsibly. It recommends that churches intentionally recognize spiritual gifts in women, provide structured leadership development, and foster collaborative ministry models where men and women serve together in advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Re-examining Head Coverings in Nigerian Christianity: Biblical Interpretation, Cultural Tradition and Contemporary Significance Jezreel Smith Mietuade
International Review of Social and Cultural Studies Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66324/irscs.v1i4.239

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A theological and socio-cultural analysis of head covering in contemporary Nigerian Christianity, examining its biblical foundation, historical development, and present significance. The diversity of interpretation and practice across Nigerian denominations reflects an ongoing tension between tradition, biblical interpretation, and cultural adaptation. The study critically evaluates three interpretive perspectives on 1 Corinthians 11:2–16: head covering as a universal Christian command, as a culturally shaped instruction from Paul, or as a symbolic practice related to order and gender relations in worship. Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach, combining exegetical analysis of Pauline texts, historical-theological review from the early church to modern Christianity, and socio-cultural interpretation within the Nigerian church context. Findings show that head covering in Paul’s teaching is rooted in first-century honor-shame culture and worship practice, while its historical reception reveals wide differences in interpretation and application. In Nigeria, these differences are shaped by denominational traditions, cultural ideas of modesty, and changing gender roles in church and society. The study argues that strict universal application may ignore cultural meaning, while purely relative interpretation may weaken theological depth. It concludes that head covering is best understood as a culturally shaped theological symbol expressing order, honor, and reverence in worship rather than a fixed transcultural command, and calls for a balanced interpretation combining biblical faithfulness with cultural awareness in contemporary Nigerian Christianity.
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