tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post1878069804249712208..comments2023-09-21T04:32:23.566-04:00Comments on Ponderings of the Heart: Women in MinistryMindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03592627780339395321noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-28977521779177533972008-05-22T09:16:00.000-04:002008-05-22T09:16:00.000-04:00This is a biggie...in my opinion. I think churches...This is a biggie...in my opinion. I think churches need to stand firm on what the bible teaches about the roles of men and women in the church--that is how God wants it to operate and that is how to operates best. Scripture states that women would not usurp authority over men, neither should women be allowed to teach men. So, that disqualifies women from being elders, pastors, even teachers when men are in the class.<BR/><BR/>Women can teach children, youth girls, and other women...so there are still great areas to use giftedness in the church. In our church the women lead the women's bible studies and lead the girls small groups in the youth. <BR/><BR/>We would have a problem with a church or a denomination allowing something in contrary to scripture...not because of our allegiance to any man made tradition, but to the tradition of obeying God's Word. I don't know the motivation for any who might be leaving your church...but Biblical reasons are valid. <BR/><BR/>This is not a cultural issue--the Bible is very clear. <BR/><BR/>Not trying to sound harsh...but it is a liberal mind set going on in churches everywhere that stray from God's best way to do things and the church suffers.<BR/><BR/>I would be concerned.<BR/><BR/>Again, there are many things that women do and do well...their role is very important, I am not diminishing that--it just needs to be done God's way.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06223175539772172259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-24344138839009064402008-05-15T17:29:00.000-04:002008-05-15T17:29:00.000-04:00I agree with Cheryl. I personally believe in matt...I agree with Cheryl. <BR/><BR/>I personally believe in matters like these we should err on the side of caution. There are so many wonderful ministries that are clearly designed for women so why seek out the one that scripture seems to teach against? <BR/><BR/>I feel called and ADORE teaching God's word and shepherding women but that doesn't make me a pastor. <BR/><BR/>However, like you said, there are denominations who support this. I choose to love my sisters in Christ based on our commonalities instead of our differences. I know a couple of women pastors and they are wonderful people. As for the church members, if I felt that strongly that a woman shouldn't be in pulpit ministry, I don't think I would belong to a denomination that affirmed it. Do I love the people? Absolutely. Do I intimately bond with a group with which I do not share beliefs? I don't think so. And no, I'm not counseling people to leave your denomination - you just asked for opinion! :) I'm just talking in generalities.<BR/><BR/>But that's an individual matter and surely one that can't be answered in my rambling blog comment! :))Lisa @ The Preacher's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448791069728897001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-32002156506884636562008-05-15T14:54:00.000-04:002008-05-15T14:54:00.000-04:00I agree with you...still researching it and prayin...I agree with you...still researching it and praying, but very open to it! Anne Graham Lotz has a great book where she talks about this a lot as she stepped into ministry. She even shares about her dad Billy G. learning to embrace it.Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17287186730736351627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-88834749586507679232008-05-15T02:54:00.000-04:002008-05-15T02:54:00.000-04:00I really have no problem with woman pastors, i bel...I really have no problem with woman pastors, i believe that if God has called them into ministry then they will have a message for us and God will use them to change lifes...Charnèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988073781179586963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-7746765728580181092008-05-14T15:59:00.000-04:002008-05-14T15:59:00.000-04:00Wow...you sure know how to open a can of worms don...Wow...you sure know how to open a can of worms don't you?! kidding!<BR/>The UM church in our small town also has a woman pastor. She was already at the church when we moved here so I don't know what it was like when she came. (She is the 1st woman pastor that this church has had.) My guess would be that it caused some trouble being that we're in a small town.<BR/>My personal beliefs after researching the scriptures are that women can be preachers, teachers, etc. but that biblically the role of pastor is reserved for a man.<BR/>Hope all goes well with the move.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365877790738634422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-21380590823928048882008-05-14T13:19:00.000-04:002008-05-14T13:19:00.000-04:00Did God not use Balaam's donkey for His glory? We ...Did God not use Balaam's donkey for His glory? We must not be quick to put limitations on God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-43645299854536540222008-05-14T13:06:00.000-04:002008-05-14T13:06:00.000-04:00Whew...you know how to pose a question don't you?I...Whew...you know how to pose a question don't you?<BR/><BR/>I'm not into debating the issue. All I will say is this...<BR/><BR/>Who ordains one to the pulpit? God or man? Pulpits surround our lives everyday. Let us walk carefully in regard to the sacred calling that God has placed upon us all as NT believers to be his light and life...his reconcilers unto Himself in a world that desperately needs to know that their Redeemer has come to earth to save us all. Men and women and children.<BR/><BR/>Whatever mouthpiece he chooses to use is fine with me. How I pray it is mine!<BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-84619895367537782662008-05-14T12:21:00.000-04:002008-05-14T12:21:00.000-04:00I think where I run into my own limitations with t...I think where I run into my own limitations with this issue is all the verses and scripture that encourage men to be leaders of the flock and for women to submit to their authority. I learn from women everyday, they lead me and teach me - so I respect them as leaders and teachers. However, I don't know whether I believe it is biblical to have women in leadership roles in the Church. It's something I have always wanted to pray and study more ... I'd love your perspective on it and supporting scriptures. Good luck and I will pray for God to grant you discernment and wisdom in your search.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347115351264909124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044147696321036051.post-5238415840224903712008-05-13T16:43:00.000-04:002008-05-13T16:43:00.000-04:00I dare say if Mother Theresa walked into a church ...I dare say if Mother Theresa walked into a church to give a message from God many would leave...however you will always have a few that will disagree...even if Jesus himself came to talk to us...it happens everyday...Pray for these people that God would soften their hearts...<BR/>With LOVE!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com