Can women function in the special church offices? This article starts by discussing the place God gave women in his creation, especially in relation to the man. Then it goes on to talk about the question if a woman can be ordained in the teaching office or the office of deacon. It does this by looking at the Biblical teaching and at church history. Before the conclusion it looks at the identity of women and the special ministry of women. In the Appendix there is another view on women in the diaconal office.