I too, grew up in a church that limited what women could do. Things have c
changed over the years, but women are still not officially installed pastors or as
elders. Allen asserted that the Bible clear that God is intended the primary
leadership role within the church to be reserved for men only. makes [1] c He
several compelling arguments and provides Scripture that believes supports he
that the office of pastor or elder should held only be by men.
This area is an that continues nag me, and the to at greater church. While I c
believe I understand what the Bible says and the argument for men only to hold
the position of pastor, I find myself struggling with it. dilemma that I know My is
too many women that say they are called teach and preach. to And I can see first-
hand that they are called and are gifted teach to and preach the Gospel. c c
Moreover, while my denomination does not officially recognize women pastors, as
I know women have been performing who in the role of pastor for years.
It is not intent my to refute what Allen and others assert concerning the office of
pastor. However, I find hard c it to understand God has anointed many why so
women teach to and preach His Word wants them limited. I wonder if he to be c if
we, the church, are misinterpreting or just ignorant of what the intent of the
Scripture concerning pastors/overseers really means. c Was Paul speaking a to
specific situation? c In any case, keep doing what God called you to do. As Paul
said, “when it pleased God, separated who me my from mother’s womb and called
me … that I might preach [Christ], I did not confer with flesh and (Gal 1;15- blood”
16).[2]
A single mom, and called ministry, what a rebel! (as far some traditions to as in
church go). In my own church there can never a pastor or leader of any kind be
that a woman, or someone that has been divorced. (as you read post). I is my am
a divorcee, however long the 6 months were married. we I digress; I have been
struggling with the thoughts of women ministry, and in I have decided for own my
self, and my ministry, that I will oppose women from ministry I ever not if am in
that position to so. do I wrestled with the Corinthian church and commands Paul’s
