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1 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | charis | 3332 | ||
Dear dpettway22, Being a male minister, you might consider my answer biased, but let me state my opinion. I think that, except for extenuating circumstances, it is unnatural for a woman to assume the ministry of pastor or elder in the church. (Some 'modern' churches have multiple pastors, giving out ministry 'wholesale.' I do not mean this kind of 'ministry') There is the scriptural direction, well stated by my colleagues. There also is the practical. There would be 4 possibilities; 1) an unmarried woman- I do not believe she would make an effective shepherd to the flock, even if she has a 'diploma.' 2) a married woman- she would have pastoral authority over her husband, not a scriptural pattern. 3) a divorcee- I suppose there are hypothetical situations that could make this plausible, but I would think that it would not be God's first choice. 4) a widow- I have known of widows whose husbands were pastors, and the 'filled the gap' after his death. I think that this is one of the most possible situations, but still not a permanent ministry for her or the church. I am sorry if you believe this to be chauvinistic, but I think it is God's will, and the scriptural pattern for a shepherding minister to be a man, preferably wed and with children, to assume this kind of authority and responsibility. Indeed, there is neither male nor female in Christ Jesus. No Christian in his right mind would deny this. But to 'open the doors' to women simply for the sake of opening the doors to job opportunity is unwise and unscriptural. As I said, extenuating circumstances are always possible, but the pattern is clear. Whenever possible, we should please God by following the patterns He has given us in His word. Finally, if service to God and to His people is the goal, I see nothing to be ashamed about serving without the 'title.' Many men also serve without one. Sadly, many men shame the 'ministry' by not serving God in it. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | jim | 3414 | ||
This is talked about alot but for a woman not to have a ministry is foolish.If Debroah had not guided God's people there was no victory. I have never sit under a woman Pastor but when a man will not speak for God he will use another will look for scripture.Serve God he will make a way | ||||||
3 | God can use woman in the ministry? | Gal 3:28 | charis | 3430 | ||
Dear jim, you are correct, all believers have ministry. Indeed, many women have been used by God to do His will. You will note that I never said 'never.' However, the Bible pattern is clear, and the four circumstances I outlined speak for themselves. It is true, if a man will not speak for God, He will use another. In the case of pastoral authority, I believe God will choose another man. Any pastor will tell you that his wife is invaluable to him in shepherding the flock given to his care, and any wise pastor will use women to help in the church. No one is diputing this. (Well, maybe some would not want women to even talk in church, but this is the fringe element) In my church we have deaconesses and prophetesses. The pastor and elder's wives serve diligently, and it could even be called a 'co-ministry.' Ladies, there is no shame in obeying the patterns of the Bible. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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