WHO WE ARE
VOW is a network of Presbyterian women and men who are committed themselves
to the work of reformation and renewal within the The Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.).
We believe that "women and men are equally saved, equally Spirit-filled,
and equally sent by God to undertake the task of proclaiming Christ's salvation
and extending God's kingdom rule of justice, righteousness, and peace." 1
In the truest sense of historic feminism, we are committed to advocacy relative
to social-justice issues involving women throughout the worldwide church.
More specifically, we are committed to working for the reformation and renewal of
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES in The Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.). Whenever possible, we will affirm and support the work of
Presbyterian Women and other women's organizations
within our denomination.
However, when necessary, we will also oppose any effort to distort our historic
Reformed faith in order to make it conform to the values of a contemporary culture
that is in moral and intellectual free-fall. Among others, these distortions include
radical feminism (with all of its attendant doctrines and ideological commitments),
sexual anarchy, and fundamentally defective understandings of Christian
mission.
To accomplish this work, we have incorporated as a tax-exempt (501(c)(3) foundation.
We have also enlisted the help of creative and committed women all across our nation
to serve on our board of directors. For the most part, these are ordinary Presbyterian
women who humbly serve their Lord in quiet and inconspicuous ways in local
congregations. However, profoundly disturbed by current trends in our denomination,
they have joined together to say, "Enough is enough" and to work deliberately for change. Among other things,
this work will include:
- Purposeful and specific prayer for our church and its ministries;
- The encouragement of like-minded individuals and groups
- The political empowerment of women
- Education
- Calls for accountability
- A faithful and gently assertive presence
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1. Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen, Gender and Grace (Intervarsity Press: 1990)