HARISSA, Lebanon (ELCA) -- Ordaining women as pastors to serve
Middle Eastern churches may become a reality. Delegates at the Fellowship
of the Middle East Evangelical Churches (FMEEC) voted unanimously Jan. 12
to adopt a statement in support of this change.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4386
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John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
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