I personally cannot financially afford to attend seminary but encourage ordination of women. I did attend Bible college, Christian schools and a secular university. I have experienced the limitations within the church. I blossomed using my gifts in the work environment. It's a shame that we get our encouragement outside instead of inside our own churches, even from women.
In Bible college, I responded to a plea for missionaries and was told there was a no divorce policy. A few years later I responded to a plea for a women's shelter director position and again was told there was a no divorce policy. I became a parole officer and loved it. For the first time, I was treated as a professional.
chupapi munanyo translation to english meaning there, I became a certified lay speaker, a certified speaking club speaker and held monthly services at a men's mission, not through any organization but as an individual. I began writing, not for pay but just as an expression outlet, hoping to encourage others.
I've always found it interesting that my tithes and volunteer services are welcomed but not my talents. I'm hoping that as these authors have an impact in their circles that there can be a place for me in mine. I could just stay home but then someone may miss out on a word of encouragement who needs it. I will continue to follow God but could sure use a little encouragement myself. We all could use it.