Is it a biblical to be women as pastor? If no, then why are there many women pastors in the church?
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Not biblical at all!
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1 Corinthians 14:34
[34]Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.1 Timothy 2:11-12
[11]Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
[12]But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. -
Not to speak but to preach
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What does the Bible say about women pastors?”
Answer: There is perhaps no more hotly debated issue in the church today than the issue of women serving as pastors. As a result, it is very important to not see this issue as men versus women. There are women who believe women should not serve as pastors and that the Bible places restrictions on the ministry of women, and there are men who believe women can serve as pastors and that there are no restrictions on women in ministry. This is not an issue of chauvinism or discrimination. It is an issue of biblical interpretation.
The Word of God proclaims, “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent” (1 Timothy 2:11–12). In the church, God assigns different roles to men and women. This is a result of the way mankind was created and the way in which sin entered the world (1 Timothy 2:13–14). God, through the apostle Paul, restricts women from serving in roles of teaching and/or having spiritual authority over men. This precludes women from serving as pastors over men, which definitely includes preaching to them, teaching them publicly, and exercising spiritual authority over them.
There are many objections to this view of women in pastoral ministry. A common one is that Paul restricts women from teaching because in the first century, women were typically uneducated. However, 1 Timothy 2:11–14 nowhere mentions educational status. If education were a qualification for ministry, then the majority of Jesus’ disciples would not have been qualified. A second common objection is that Paul only restricted the women of Ephesus from teaching men (1 Timothy was written to Timothy, the pastor of the church in Ephesus). Ephesus was known for its temple to Artemis, and women were the authorities in that branch of paganism—therefore, the theory goes, Paul was only reacting against the female-led customs of the Ephesian idolaters, and the church needed to be different. However, the book of 1 Timothy nowhere mentions Artemis, nor does Paul mention the standard practice of Artemis worshipers as a reason for the restrictions in 1 Timothy 2:11–12.
A third objection is that Paul is only referring to husbands and wives, not men and women in general. The Greek words for “woman” and “man” in 1 Timothy 2 could refer to husbands and wives; however, the basic meaning of the words is broader than that. Further, the same Greek words are used in verses 8–10. Are only husbands to lift up holy hands in prayer without anger and disputing (verse 8)? Are only wives to dress modestly, have good deeds, and worship God (verses 9–10)? Of course not. Verses 8–10 clearly refer to all men and women, not just husbands and wives. There is nothing in the context that would indicate a narrowing to husbands and wives in verses 11–14.
Yet another objection to this interpretation of women in pastoral ministry is in relation to women who held positions of leadership in the Bible, specifically Miriam, Deborah, and Huldah in the Old Testament. It is true that these women were chosen by God for special service to Him and that they stand as models of faith, courage, and, yes, leadership. However, the authority of women in the Old Testament is not relevant to the issue of pastors in the church. The New Testament Epistles present a new paradigm for God’s people—the church, the body of Christ—and that paradigm involves an authority structure unique to the church, not for the nation of Israel or any other Old Testament entity.
Similar arguments are made using Priscilla and Phoebe in the New Testament. In Acts 18, Priscilla and Aquila are presented as faithful ministers for Christ. Priscilla’s name is mentioned first, perhaps indicating that she was more prominent in ministry than her husband. Did Priscilla and her husband teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to Apollos? Yes, in their home they “explained to him the way of God more adequately” (Acts 18:26). Does the Bible ever say that Priscilla pastored a church or taught publicly or became the spiritual leader of a congregation of saints? No. As far as we know, Priscilla was not involved in ministry activity in contradiction to 1 Timothy 2:11–14.
In Romans 16:1, Phoebe is called a “deacon” (or “servant”) in the church and is highly commended by Paul. But, as with Priscilla, there is nothing in Scripture to indicate that Phoebe was a pastor or a teacher of men in the church. “Able to teach” is given as a qualification for elders, but not for deacons (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:6–9).
The structure of 1 Timothy 2:11–14 makes the reason why women cannot be pastors perfectly clear. Verse 13 begins with “for,” giving the “cause” of Paul’s statement in verses 11–12. Why should women not teach or have authority over men? Because “Adam was created first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived” (verses 13–14). God created Adam first and then created Eve to be a “helper” for Adam. The order of creation has universal application in the family (Ephesians 5:22–33) and in the church.
The fact that Eve was deceived is also given in 1 Timothy 2:14 as a reason for women not serving as pastors or having spiritual authority over men. This does not mean that women are gullible or that they are all more easily deceived than men. If all women are more easily deceived, why would they be allowed to teach children (who are easily deceived) and other women (who are supposedly more easily deceived)? The text simply says that women are not to teach men or have spiritual authority over men because Eve was deceived. God has chosen to give men the primary teaching authority in the church.
Many women excel in gifts of hospitality, mercy, teaching, evangelism, and helping/serving. Much of the ministry of the local church depends on women. Women in the church are not restricted from public praying or prophesying (1 Corinthians 11:5), only from having spiritual teaching authority over men. The Bible nowhere restricts women from exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12). Women, just as much as men, are called to minister to others, to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), and to proclaim the gospel to the lost (Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15).
God has ordained that only men are to serve in positions of spiritual teaching authority in the church. This is not because men are necessarily better teachers or because women are inferior or less intelligent (which is not the case). It is simply the way God designed the church to function. Men are to set the example in spiritual leadership—in their lives and through their words. Women are to take a less authoritative role. Women are encouraged to teach other women (Titus 2:3–5). The Bible also does not restrict women from teaching children. The only activity women are restricted from is teaching or having spiritual authority over men. This precludes women from serving as pastors to men. This does not make women less important, by any means, but rather gives them a ministry focus more in agreement with God’s plan and His gifting of them.
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Women Can Teach and Be Pastors etc! The SAME Holy Spirit that’s in a male is also in a female! Are people trying to put limits on the Holy Spirit???The Holy Spirit Is God! Male and Female He made them in HIS image!
This video will answer this post topic.
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A woman is not allowed to teach or Pastor a unisex church. She can teach woman and children only
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Yes. People have misunderstood the instructions given to Timothy when he was tasked with the responsibility of fixing problems in Ephesus. People just read verses and make doctrine out of those.
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Nothing wrong woman can be a pastor
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In my church pastor is woman. And she is not the only woman pastor there are some in the whole Lithuania
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During the Pentecost did the Holy Spirit leave out the women and went for the men the answer NO and the Bible says Acts of the Apostles 2:17-18
[17]‘In the last days,’ God says,
‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy.
Your young men will see visions,
and your old men will dream dreams.
[18]In those days I will pour out my Spirit
even on my servants—men and women alike—
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A woman pastors and a woman preachers is the evidence of unbiblical modern churches
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A woman can be a pastor or any of the fivefold ministries
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She can teach in the church but not lead one
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A woman can witness and be used by God but she cannot lead a church.
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Oh! How men love to take one or two verses and run with them without looking at the canon as a whole.
If women are to remain silent, I guess the Men need to be responsible for teaching their kids. They need to get busy in service to the church, choirs need to be all men on board. And the only scripture we need to focus on Is one we like instead of the whole Bible. -
Women cannot be lead teaching pastors. Bible is clear on that, however women can lead other ministries.
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short answer yes.
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It is acceptable for a woman to teach other women and children.
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Absolutely. I can actually give you New Testament examples of every one of the 5 fold ministry gifts that were filled by a woman!
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Derek Porro YES! It is BIBLICAL. All those women, co-Workers of Paul in the Galatian and Philippian contact zones, in the likes of Phoebe, Prisca/Priscilla, Junia, Lydia, Nymphs and a whole lot in the early Church who provided their houses for the Church Houses, also led those churches as shepherds (pastors). The house church models, which have developed into today’s church that we call “my church” …”my church”… congregations that are shepherded by pastors. So if the conviction that church leaders/shepherds today should be called PASTORS rules, then those women were pastors, hence it is BIBLICAL
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did you know that there are over 50 scriptures that talk about dogs and it is all negative?
they are called dirty filty creatures, etc….one could take those scriptures and come to the conclusion that god hates dogs and christians should not own dogs, even extrapolate the god will judge dog breeders as wasting time….yet look at how we love dogs and dote on them as pets and companions……but back in the bible days dogs were scavengers and wandered freely eating dead things, rarely pets, such as feral dogs in india are today….—————-how does this apply to women women being forbidden to be pastors —-a few scriptures have been misintrepted and extrapolated on where man makes more rules based on what they have misread in scripture without getting the whole story of why certain scriptures seem to say certain things….and thus from those e few scriptures the church has come to the conclusion that women should not preach or teach….. p.s. i found 2 articles that deal with christians not owning dogs because of scripture….one was dead serious the other written as satire showing how scriptures can be used to create whole theologies. -
Yes because in haeven after our Rapture time, there is no male and female, there is the saints of the in living God and His Son Jesus Christ
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No, according to scripture, women cannot be pastors but teachers, evangelists yes
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The first preacher of the Gospel were Ladies..who preached the Resurrection of Christ..
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I’d never go to a church with one, though I’ve worked with them in evangelistic projects. I’m not even comfortable with pastor’s wives taking the title. But more importantly, I don’t believe local churches even need a single pastor. Paul appointed TEAMS of ELDERS in every church, not “a pastor”.
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1Ti 2:9 — 1Ti 2:14
likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works. Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. -
“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.”
1 Timothy 3:1-7 – note the masculine pronouns. Also, note that the overseer is the head of his own household. So, biblically, an overseer is a man. Women can be in leadership roles, but not in pastoral authority. By the way, the aforementioned qualifications rule out many men who hold the role. -
I think it’s ok for women to teach other women and children but not have authority over men. That’s not the place God has put women. I know many good women teachers but they would even agree they shouldnt be a lead pastor.
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1 Timothy 2:12
“But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.”
This is what the Word of God says, so I believe it.All these other thoughts and opinions are just that. Thoughts and opinions.
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To those who keep saying “no,” is that your opinion or the law? If it’s your opinion, then that’s up to you. If it’s the law, then you’ll have to explain how that works, now that we are no longer under the law. Romans 6:14 says, “you are not under the law.”
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Sadly many are absolutely ignorant regarding early church culture and history. And this has to be put into consideration before cherry-picking scriptures without rightly dividing the Word on this subject!
In the Jewish culture, the temple had a court where women were permitted to watch the procedures of the Temple. There was also a partition that separated the Gentiles from entering certain access points to the Temple. ��In the Jewish synagogues, men sat on the main floor and the women were permitted in the balconies. In Orthodox Jewish culture, men and women sit separately. ��These men and women were separated in services to prevent disruption to the speakers because the women would ask questions during the service. This is why Paul instructed the women to learn at home to prevent this from happening. In that culture, the men attended synagogues and were well educated while the women remained at home and bore children, performed tasks at home as a wife and mother. ��This entire text is dealing with order and instruction in the church to prevent disruption not to keep a woman from praying, prophesying or speaking in the Church.
��The book of Acts is the earliest record of the actions of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Apostles and the first generation of Christian converts, many of whom were women. ��Peter announced at Pentecost from quoting the prophecy of Joel 2, that sons and daughters would prophesy – Acts 2:17��.
Years later we see in Acts 21:9 that Philip had four daughters who prophesied. ��In the epistles, we see that God used husband and wife team working together teaching and instructing.. – Priscilla and Aquilla who formed a house church and assisted Appolos- Acts 18:24-28. / Romans 16:3-5�
Also, The Prophet Joel, foretold that in the last days God would pour out his Spirit on BOTH men and WOMEN! and they would both be given dreams and visions as well as prophesy.
Joel 2:28-29
28 “And it shall come to pass afterward
That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your old men shall dream dreams,
Your young men shall see visions.
29 And also on My menservants and on My maidservants
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Yes. Paul uses the generic pronoun tis in 1Timothy 3:1, and then uses the FEMININE form of episcopes, the noun for bishop/overseer.
“If ANYONE (gender neutral) aspires [to be] an overseer (episcopes – feminine)…”
1Timothy 3:1 links the verses which precede (1Timothy 2:8-15) with those that follow. The “anyone” is referring to both the disruptive men (1Timothy 2:8) and women (1Timothy 2:9-15).
Later, Paul gives instructions regarding ELDER women [Greek: presbuteras FEMININE] (1Timothy 5:2) who are widows, “devoted to every GOOD WORK” (1Timothy 5:10 – Note that Paul says that the women leaders in 1Timothy 2:10 must be characterized by “GOOD WORKS”; See 2Timothy 3:17, where Paul says that the man of God/pastor be equipped for every GOOD WORK).
The entire letter of 1Timothy is about leaders in the Assembly at Ephesus and how to correct them:
1Timothy 1:3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus as I was traveling to Macedonia, so that you instruct certain people not to TEACH other/divergent doctrine.
Note that the ability to “teach” is a requirement for elders/pastors/overseers (1Timothy 3:2).
In Titus 2:1, right after his list of qualifications for elders (Titus 1), Paul says to speak (or PREACH) that which is fitting for sound doctrine, and follows this command referring to both elder men (presbutas) in verse 2, and then “elder WOMEN (presbutidas), likewise” or just as the elder men. Both instances of elder in verses 2 and 3 are in the accusative case, which means they are the objects of the command in verse 1.
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Give me an example of a woman pastor in the Bible? Which of the apostles chosen by God to lead the church were women? We both have our designed roles. Both are wonderful and should be equally respected, but they are not the same.
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The Bible clearly teaches that women can be many things, including military leaders and evangelists and teachers. The Bible also clearly forbids the office of pastor to a woman. Patriarch leaders in Genesis were all men, aka none of them matriarchs. God clearly set the husband over the wife, he is her head, and that’s Old and New Testament. How would a married woman be a pastor over her husband anyways? That violates the spiritual headship principles in Old and New Testament. The priests were all men. The divinely inspired prophets were all men. The Messiah was a man. Rabbis were men. The twelve disciples were men. The women found Jesus tomb empty and were used to even teach the Apostles what they didn’t know, but they were never spiritual leaders over them. The Judges were only physical governing leaders, not spiritual like prophets or priests. We know this because when they instituted a king, it says they have not rejected the prophet, spiritual leader, but hated the judges, and so rejected God’s theocratic leadership. They wanted a physical king. The king was not the spiritual leader, and neither were the judges, including the female Deborah.
And the apostles clearly state that a spiritual leader over the body of Christ must be a man in multiple New Testament books. Women can teach women and children, but only teach. They can impart wisdom so long as they are not preaching and giving interpretation of Scriptures like a preacher. They should never reside in any capacity as spiritual leader or co-pastor over the body of Christ. It is forbidden. It is sin. They need to repent and resign immediately. Women can do just about anything. They cannot do what is forbidden by God. We don’t mistrust women. We trust God and His divine guidance. If Christ, who is God can take a lesser role as a Father, then women can surely endure a lesser spiritual role under a man. Women can be astronauts, sports figures, military heroes, and evangelists. They can and they have and they do great things. But of God says NO, then our answer must be NO. Preacher is not a job, it is a placement from God and God clearly says that All Women Need Not Apply. That means God wants men in that position. -
“What does the Bible say about women pastors?”
Answer: There is perhaps no more hotly debated issue in the church today than the issue of women serving as pastors. As a result, it is very important to not see this issue as men versus women. There are women who believe women should not serve as pastors and that the Bible places restrictions on the ministry of women, and there are men who believe women can serve as pastors and that there are no restrictions on women in ministry. This is not an issue of chauvinism or discrimination. It is an issue of biblical interpretation.
The Word of God proclaims, “A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent” (1 Timothy 2:11–12). In the church, God assigns different roles to men and women. This is a result of the way mankind was created and the way in which sin entered the world (1 Timothy 2:13–14). God, through the apostle Paul, restricts women from serving in roles of teaching and/or having spiritual authority over men. This precludes women from serving as pastors over men, which definitely includes preaching to them, teaching them publicly, and exercising spiritual authority over them.
There are many objections to this view of women in pastoral ministry. A common one is that Paul restricts women from teaching because in the first century, women were typically uneducated. However, 1 Timothy 2:11–14 nowhere mentions educational status. If education were a qualification for ministry, then the majority of Jesus’ disciples would not have been qualified. A second common objection is that Paul only restricted the women of Ephesus from teaching men (1 Timothy was written to Timothy, the pastor of the church in Ephesus). Ephesus was known for its temple to Artemis, and women were the authorities in that branch of paganism—therefore, the theory goes, Paul was only reacting against the female-led customs of the Ephesian idolaters, and the church needed to be different. However, the book of 1 Timothy nowhere mentions Artemis, nor does Paul mention the standard practice of Artemis worshipers as a reason for the restrictions in 1 Timothy 2:11–12.
A third objection is that Paul is only referring to husbands and wives, not men and women in general. The Greek words for “woman” and “man” in 1 Timothy 2 could refer to husbands and wives; however, the basic meaning of the words is broader than that. Further, the same Greek words are used in verses 8–10. Are only husbands to lift up holy hands in prayer without anger and disputing (verse 8)? Are only wives to dress modestly, have good deeds, and worship God (verses 9–10)? Of course not. Verses 8–10 clearly refer to all men and women, not just husbands and wives. There is nothing in the context that would indicate a narrowing to husbands and wives in verses 11–14.
Yet another objection to this interpretation of women in pastoral ministry is in relation to women who held positions of leadership in the Bible, specifically Miriam, Deborah, and Huldah in the Old Testament. It is true that these women were chosen by God for special service to Him and that they stand as models of faith, courage, and, yes, leadership. However, the authority of women in the Old Testament is not relevant to the issue of pastors in the church. The New Testament Epistles present a new paradigm for God’s people—the church, the body of Christ—and that paradigm involves an authority structure unique to the church, not for the nation of Israel or any other Old Testament entity.
Similar arguments are made using Priscilla and Phoebe in the New Testament. In Acts 18, Priscilla and Aquila are presented as faithful ministers for Christ. Priscilla’s name is mentioned first, perhaps indicating that she was more prominent in ministry than her husband. Did Priscilla and her husband teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to Apollos? Yes, in their home they “explained to him the way of God more adequately” (Acts 18:26). Does the Bible ever say that Priscilla pastored a church or taught publicly or became the spiritual leader of a congregation of saints? No. As far as we know, Priscilla was not involved in ministry activity in contradiction to 1 Timothy 2:11–14.
In Romans 16:1, Phoebe is called a “deacon” (or “servant”) in the church and is highly commended by Paul. But, as with Priscilla, there is nothing in Scripture to indicate that Phoebe was a pastor or a teacher of men in the church. “Able to teach” is given as a qualification for elders, but not for deacons (1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:6–9).
The structure of 1 Timothy 2:11–14 makes the reason why women cannot be pastors perfectly clear. Verse 13 begins with “for,” giving the “cause” of Paul’s statement in verses 11–12. Why should women not teach or have authority over men? Because “Adam was created first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived” (verses 13–14). God created Adam first and then created Eve to be a “helper” for Adam. The order of creation has universal application in the family (Ephesians 5:22–33) and in the church.
The fact that Eve was deceived is also given in 1 Timothy 2:14 as a reason for women not serving as pastors or having spiritual authority over men. This does not mean that women are gullible or that they are all more easily deceived than men. If all women are more easily deceived, why would they be allowed to teach children (who are easily deceived) and other women (who are supposedly more easily deceived)? The text simply says that women are not to teach men or have spiritual authority over men because Eve was deceived. God has chosen to give men the primary teaching authority in the church.
Many women excel in gifts of hospitality, mercy, teaching, evangelism, and helping/serving. Much of the ministry of the local church depends on women. Women in the church are not restricted from public praying or prophesying (1 Corinthians 11:5), only from having spiritual teaching authority over men. The Bible nowhere restricts women from exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12). Women, just as much as men, are called to minister to others, to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23), and to proclaim the gospel to the lost (Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15).
God has ordained that only men are to serve in positions of spiritual teaching authority in the church. This is not because men are necessarily better teachers or because women are inferior or less intelligent (which is not the case). It is simply the way God designed the church to function. Men are to set the example in spiritual leadership—in their lives and through their words. Women are to take a less authoritative role. Women are encouraged to teach other women (Titus 2:3–5). The Bible also does not restrict women from teaching children. The only activity women are restricted from is teaching or having spiritual authority over men. This precludes women from serving as pastors to men. This does not make women less important, by any means, but rather gives them a ministry focus more in agreement with God’s plan and His gifting of them. — Got Questions
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NOT ALL MALES CAN BE A PASTOR, NOT ALL FEMALES CAN BE A PASTOR BUT ONLY THOSE CHOOSEN AND CALLED BY GOD.
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The Bible clearly does not allow women to preach over men or to be pastors.
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The Bible clearly allows for women to pastor.
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YES. The women in the church in Corinth at that time were stirring up a lot of drama. It needs to be taking in context, not literally. God uses women in the Bible for the most important things that occurred most of the time in The Bible! Where were the disciples when Mary went and found an empty tomb? Hiding. Esther saved the Jews. On and on and on… I do realize there were no women who preached the Good News in The Bible itself and there was only a female judge but if you really look at all the women pastors today and in the past and the work they’ve done for The Kingdom, would you really be able to say God did not approve or anoint those females? I can tell you right now, I attend a church with a couple that pastors as a team. Husband and wife (Pastor Bob and Apostle and Dr. Kathy). There’s no doubt in my mind if ANYONE EVER tried to teach me again that women should not teach God’s Word after experiencing the leadership, teaching, power, anointing, and covering of my Apostle. And I guarantee, no one here in this Christian Apologetics group would either after experiencing my Apostle either. She’s amazing. And it’s the fear and pride of men that the enemy is using to blind and deceive men and leaders to prevent others from knowing this truth that would save so many.
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Mary carried the gospel for 9 months.
Another mary was told to tell his disciples Jesus rose from the dead.
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Titles are so important to some people, I don’t care. God used an ass once so I don’t think titles mean much to Him either. The Samaritan woman at the well evangelized an whole township. The Bible says that when Paul got there he found believers. It doesn’t matter what you call the woman at the well, but she did something a lot of men who hold the title of pastor will never do. We make rules and God laughs.
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Yes God uses women as well. A spirit has no gender.
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Sometimes God raises up Deborah’s because men don’t wanna live up to their calling
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Very biblical! Yes! by all the examples where women are named by Paul they are called as his coworkers, apostle, and as DIAKONOS – the same term as Paul applied to himself and males – which means minister.
There will be those gender-hierarchy fans who will counter this scriptural support of women as ministers and apostles . Be forewarned because that crowd will always yell: “B-b-but there’s no woman named as a pastor in the Bible!” Yet you will calmly answer:”There’s no men called pastor either – except for Jesus!” -
If we’re talking about sharing the Gospel, of course yes. Everyone can share the Gospel, it is a calling for every Christians. But if we’re talking about having an authority over men or being pastor in the church, it is a no.
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God use a donkey ..title is not necessary as for me .but I know out there many women are carving to be call pastor..I think that could lead to SELF glory.
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Some of y’all really have the term “pastor” all kinds of wrong, a Pastor-Overseer/Shepherd/Elder. An Evangelist-Preacher/Minister/Servant Pastors and Preachers are absolutely completely different terms that are misplaced. The Bible never ever permits a woman to be a Pastor/Overseer/Shepherd/Elder. If anyone wants to argue different with that, that’s on you, im sticking to what Scripture says. If there is somewhere where women are actually permitted to be a Pastor then please show me ?
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