Questions and Answers
What should women in the COP be organized to do? (Select all that apply)
What was the purpose of the Women's Ministry?
Organizing prayer meetings, Bible Studies, propagating the Gospel, literacy drive, and training in handicraft.
List one duty of the Women's Ministry.
Pray for the church.
What is one responsibility of the Women's Ministry Leader?
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A Women's Ministry Leader must be a deaconess or a sister of proven character.
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Who initially organized the COP Women's Ministry?
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In what year was the Women's movement inaugurated?
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What is one benefit of living peacefully with your Pastor's wife?
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What is the relationship between the women's leader and the minister's wife like?
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Which of the following are hindrances to a good relationship between a leader and the minister's wife? (Select all that apply)
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When was Mrs. Sophia McKeown born?
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When did Mrs. McKeown join her husband in Ghana?
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In what year did Mrs. McKeown mobilize the Women's Ministry in Ghana?
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Study Notes
Overview of COP Women's Ministry
- Women's Ministry in the COP aims to cultivate useful, productive women within the church and community through various activities.
- Originally known as the "Movement," it was renamed "Ministry" in 2013 to broaden its operational scope.
Purpose of the Women's Ministry
- Organizes prayer meetings focused on church and personal needs.
- Facilitates Bible studies and literacy drives.
- Encourages the propagation of the Gospel and training in handicrafts.
- Promotes hard work and effective partnership within marriages.
Duties of the Women's Ministry
- Conducts seminars on marriage, child welfare, and family law.
- Engages in evangelism and soul-winning activities.
- Aims to support widows, orphans, and the needy.
- Focuses on developing the talents of women to improve their status in society.
Responsibilities of the Women's Ministry Leader
- Acts as a liaison between church leadership and women.
- Hosts prayer meetings and assists women in learning trades for better living standards.
- Oversees the welfare of women and aids the pastor's wife.
- Encourages moral living among unmarried women and supervises ministry activities.
Qualifications for a Women's Ministry Leader
- Must be a deaconess or a well-regarded sister with spiritual integrity, as approved by church leadership.
- Should be born again, spirit-filled, humble, sociable, and compassionate.
- Must avoid gossip and maintain respect for the church leadership.
Founders of the Women's Ministry
- The ministry was initiated by T. Adams McKeown and Mrs. Sophia McKeown.
Historical Context
- The Women's Movement was inaugurated in 1952.
- Mrs. Sophia McKeown joined her husband in Ghana in 1937 and mobilized the Women's Ministry in 1945.
Benefits of a Positive Relationship with the Pastor's Wife
- Broadens perspectives and fosters mutual learning.
- Strengthens faith and unity within the women's ministry.
- Creates a supportive environment for sharing advice.
Relationship Dynamics
- Encourages strong ties between the women’s leader and the minister's wife, who serve unique roles in church leadership.
- The minister's wife participates in the Women’s Executive Committee, offering guidance and promoting moral values.
Challenges Faced in Relationships
- Common hindrances include lack of time, pride, sin, and gossip.
- Other challenges involve bad associations, inability to keep confidences, and lack of effective communication.
Background on Mrs. Sophia McKeown
- Born in 1894, she passed away on January 27, 1983, at the age of 89.
- Transitioned from a Presbyterian background to joining the Elim Church in 1922, later evolving into her role in the Apostolic ministry in Ghana.
Mrs. McKeown's Contributions
- Mobilized the Women's Ministry in Ghana in 1945, emphasizing righteousness and holiness as core values.
- Focused on educational initiatives like sewing and prayer sessions to uplift women in the community.
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This quiz explores the objectives and responsibilities of the Women's Ministry in the Church of Pentecost (COP). It covers the ministry's purpose in fostering productive women through various programs and activities, including prayer meetings, Bible studies, and community support. Understand the impact of this ministry on both individual growth and community welfare.
