It is a great irony that the “role of women” in the church is so heavily debated and yet no one argues about the role of men. The fact is that each gender does have certain roles and gifts to bring to the Body of Christ, just as husbands and wives have different roles and gifts in a family --- none of which defines a person’s value or importance. This week we’ll share Chesapeake’s understanding of the Bible’s teaching on this topic – which begins with the word “equal.”