Some people say, “Jesus I like, Paul not so much.”  Paul is much misunderstood when it comes to his theology about women. Lisa Mathews gives us an inside look at Paul’s relationship with his ezer community. He considered these men and women as his brothers and sisters, bringing in a new social reality to the house churches. Lisa explores distinctive words Paul used to express honor to the 10 women he named in Romans 16. He exhorts the church to welcome them all with respect, honor and dignity. With this understanding, how can we bring our church relationships into a new social reality of ezer communities?

Lisa is currently investigating new opportunities to serve and support city transformation leaders. She previously served as the USA City Movement Catalyst with Movement.org. She has a passion for leadership development, strategic planning, team building and seeing those around her empowered to utilize their God given gifts to their fullest potential. She was widowed in 2017 and lives in Holland, MI with her daughter's family where she loves daily life with her two grandsons. Follow her on Facebook @Lisa.Ann.Mathews