We believe men and women are equally created in the image of God, and that God uniquely, wonderfully, and immutably creates each person as male or female (Genesis 1:27). These two distinct genders together reflect the image and nature of God, and we believe men and women augment each other in the service of God’s Kingdom and in the working of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 11:11-12); therefore both should be encouraged and released in all aspects of the ministry of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 14:26).