To be a Christian AND a Soror (???)

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Merry Christmas Sorors!!!

Yes...I do have a life (although it may not seem like it considering I'm posting on Christmas). But, I am doing so because I have been wrestling with this issue for more than a little while. Ok...my dilemma:

I am a saved, sanctified, holy-ghost filled Christian woman. I was a Christian before I pledged (FA 1998), and, of course, am a Christian now. The last year of my life has been AWESOME!! The Lord has been moving and working in me like never before. I've recommitted my life to God and to being obedient to His calling on my life.

I am also a financial member of my local alumnae chapter, and up until about a year ago I was also VERY active (chairing various committees). I resigned from the committees I had been active in due to conflicts with my church obligations. I just don't have the time to commit to both. I LOVE Delta, but not more than I LOVE the Lord!

I have been elevated within my church to a position of leadership and my pastor has expressed his desire to see me begin ministerial training in the coming year. I've talked with him about my affiliation and inquired as to whether being a minister would require that I renounce my letters. He responded that he would not require that of me. He also stated, though, that if the time ever came for me to do so, the Holy Spirit would bring conviction and I would know for certain. I do believe this (the IF) wholeheartedly.

I have heard some say that we (BGLO members) are wicked, that we practice witchcraft, that we worship graven images, and that we spread false doctrine (even recently my a church member at a church-related gathering). I don't believe any of these to be true, however I do question whether certain aspects of what we do contradict the Word of God.

So...why am I HERE??? I would love to here from Sorors (or Frat) who are ordained ministers or otherwise serve in leadership capacities within their churches and how you've dealt with this issue.

Thanks and may you be blessed with a greater presence of Christ in your life in the New Year!
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PS: I'm already familiar with Min. Hatchett and dontgogreek.com and have considered the content of their websites. However, I question the spirit behind their approaches and under whose covering they operate their ministries (their church affiliations/pastors are not mentioned). That’s not to say, though, that their message is totally invalid.