God's Yes to Women: Why the Bible's Vision of Partnership Is Good News for Us All

by Anna Boxwell, Amy J. Erickson (Editor), Laura Rademaker (Editor)

Is the message of the Bible good news for women? Does God say "no" to women who desire to use their gifts to serve the church? What is the Bible's vision of true partnership between men and women?





This book is about the profound, wonderful news that followers of Jesus are one in Christ, in their difference as women and men. It outlines the biblical pattern of serving together, without hierarchy or exclusion, for the good of God’s people. The message of the Bible is good news for women, good news for the church, and ultimately good news for all.

232 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2026

Reviews

[Declan Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the topic of women in ministry, whether you already have a position on the issue or not. The first half mounts a powerful Biblical case for the view that no ministry roles are barred to women. Not every chapter is of equal caliber, but in general I think the authors marshal some of the strongest arguments to support this view. Highlights include the chapter on marriage, Mike Bird's chapter on 1 Tim. 2 and the discussion of 1 Corinthians.

The second part takes the Biblical foundation on the first part, and builds on it with a series of chapters narrating the history of the debate about women in ministry in Australian evangelicalism. This section is much more tender and personal, and lands the case in practical terms very effectively. This book has the potential to make a mark on the church in Australia, and I pray that it does.

I was actually first alerted to this book by the TGC-A article series responding to it. I have now read the book and the TGC-A articles. If you have come across this series, beware that the TGC-A authors don't always engage with (or even mention) the best evidence presented in the book. This can give the false impression that certain of the book's arguments are much weaker than they are.

So, even if you're well within the complementarian fold, have a read of the book. If you're still unconvinced, at least you'll have a familiarity with the reasons why evangelical egalitarians hold their position.

[Ness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an excellent overview for the argument for women in leadership roles in church ministry from and Australian evangelical perspective. I had trouble putting this down. I loved how it was formatted and presented with such a wide range of writers. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to explore this issue. I felt inspired and it helped to biblically affirm my views even more than they were already. Very accessible to read for anyone.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm biased as I contributed to this book.

[Lisa Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both personal and academic chapters about the role of women in church. I learnt a lot and enjoyed the framing of own experiences.