Blessings ladies! It is now a couple of years since we embarked upon this project and I have to say it has moved along at snail's-pace so far. The Lord said He would direct, so I’m not complaining, but He is building carefully because it’s all about people - His precious daughters in particular. I did foresee the main problem we’ve been having, so I knew it would be slow.
For the last fifteen years of my ministry work I’ve been focused on raising leaders - both male and female. This has been very rewarding and I’ve experienced that there is no stopping a woman - once she sees who she is and gives herself into it! (This goes for men too.)
Herein lies the issue, as to give oneself into something we must acknowledge and admit that we are called to it. Women’s Apostolic Alliance is an alliance of five-fold ministers: that is, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, as outlined in Ephesians chapter 4. These are not titles but rather job descriptions, since they are the equipping ministries for the church, given by the Lord Jesus Christ to continue His work, and there are females as well as males amongst them. We do the Lord a disservice if we refuse to acknowledge our ministry identity.
Secular tradespeople are quick to represent themselves properly so that you know what you are getting e.g. plumber, electrician, doctor, dentist, hairdresser etc. They do this so that we can recognise which of them can meet our particular need, and they can be gainfully employed in that area in which they have trained. Everyone benefits when this is clear and we don’t consider them arrogant to self-identify.
So what’s up with us women when we can’t declare ourselves? Good question! We’ve been afraid of the reaction to ourselves if we’ve been perceived as aspiring to positions formally and traditionally held by males. Centuries of subjugation both inside and outside of the church have forced us into support roles and we have told ourselves that this is a woman’s place and a sign of humility. Quite frankly - it’s just been easier. This must change, time is short now.
Our national co-ordinators have all been struggling with and frustrated by beautiful women of God, clearly chosen as 5-fold ministers, who just can’t find the courage to embrace it for fear of what others may think. Deep down they know it’s true, however, and calling themselves by all sorts of other descriptions is displeasing to the Lord, actually. WAA exists to demolish these mind-sets based in fear and bring these women out of the religious bondage closet into true freedom in Christ. This is why, beginning with our newsletter, we will be presenting articles about heroic women of all nationalities who have been used by God as nation changers, societal reformers, and change agents for the betterment of women and children but also all of the community. We trust that these will inspire us all forward into our fullest potential. This alliance of women was God’s idea, He asked for it and told me what to name it. I know He is preparing the voice of the female clergy for the times ahead when Christian women will step into the arena, anointed and appointed to bring His will into effect. Psalm 68:11-12 speaks prophetically of an army of women being released to proclaim the word, or message, of God and bring defeat to the camp of the enemy! “The Lord gives the command, the women who proclaim the good tidings are a great host: kings of armies flee, they flee, and she who remains at home will divide the spoil.”
Ed Silvoso wrote in his book ‘Women, God’s Secret Weapon’, ‘The Scriptures tell us that the day is fast approaching when God will lift women up and release masses of them into ministry. Psalm 68:11 declares that AT A STRATEGIC TIME God will give a command and a company of women who proclaim the good news will defeat His enemies. An all-female army will bring this about, and it will be a surprise victory.’ (1)
We must rise to meet this, and help each other not to fear, so that we can live our dreams.
Loving us forward
Apostle Lynne
1. Ed Silvoso, Women: God’s Secret Weapon (Ventura, California: Gospel Light, 1998) 282
For the last fifteen years of my ministry work I’ve been focused on raising leaders - both male and female. This has been very rewarding and I’ve experienced that there is no stopping a woman - once she sees who she is and gives herself into it! (This goes for men too.)
Herein lies the issue, as to give oneself into something we must acknowledge and admit that we are called to it. Women’s Apostolic Alliance is an alliance of five-fold ministers: that is, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, as outlined in Ephesians chapter 4. These are not titles but rather job descriptions, since they are the equipping ministries for the church, given by the Lord Jesus Christ to continue His work, and there are females as well as males amongst them. We do the Lord a disservice if we refuse to acknowledge our ministry identity.
Secular tradespeople are quick to represent themselves properly so that you know what you are getting e.g. plumber, electrician, doctor, dentist, hairdresser etc. They do this so that we can recognise which of them can meet our particular need, and they can be gainfully employed in that area in which they have trained. Everyone benefits when this is clear and we don’t consider them arrogant to self-identify.
So what’s up with us women when we can’t declare ourselves? Good question! We’ve been afraid of the reaction to ourselves if we’ve been perceived as aspiring to positions formally and traditionally held by males. Centuries of subjugation both inside and outside of the church have forced us into support roles and we have told ourselves that this is a woman’s place and a sign of humility. Quite frankly - it’s just been easier. This must change, time is short now.
Our national co-ordinators have all been struggling with and frustrated by beautiful women of God, clearly chosen as 5-fold ministers, who just can’t find the courage to embrace it for fear of what others may think. Deep down they know it’s true, however, and calling themselves by all sorts of other descriptions is displeasing to the Lord, actually. WAA exists to demolish these mind-sets based in fear and bring these women out of the religious bondage closet into true freedom in Christ. This is why, beginning with our newsletter, we will be presenting articles about heroic women of all nationalities who have been used by God as nation changers, societal reformers, and change agents for the betterment of women and children but also all of the community. We trust that these will inspire us all forward into our fullest potential. This alliance of women was God’s idea, He asked for it and told me what to name it. I know He is preparing the voice of the female clergy for the times ahead when Christian women will step into the arena, anointed and appointed to bring His will into effect. Psalm 68:11-12 speaks prophetically of an army of women being released to proclaim the word, or message, of God and bring defeat to the camp of the enemy! “The Lord gives the command, the women who proclaim the good tidings are a great host: kings of armies flee, they flee, and she who remains at home will divide the spoil.”
Ed Silvoso wrote in his book ‘Women, God’s Secret Weapon’, ‘The Scriptures tell us that the day is fast approaching when God will lift women up and release masses of them into ministry. Psalm 68:11 declares that AT A STRATEGIC TIME God will give a command and a company of women who proclaim the good news will defeat His enemies. An all-female army will bring this about, and it will be a surprise victory.’ (1)
We must rise to meet this, and help each other not to fear, so that we can live our dreams.
Loving us forward
Apostle Lynne
1. Ed Silvoso, Women: God’s Secret Weapon (Ventura, California: Gospel Light, 1998) 282
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