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The issue of a woman pastoring a church is a subject of controversy today. Some argued for with their own explanation while some argued against.
To you, should a woman pastor a Church? Let's discuss

Imma624:
The issue of a woman pastoring a church is a subject of controversy today. Some argued for with their own explanation while some argued against.
To you, should a woman pastor a Church? Let's discuss

In the first century "Church" is a group of Christians {1Corinthans 14:34 compare to Revelations 1:4} therefore when someone mention the word "Church" back then he is referring to the gathering of Jesus' followers but later different religions began claiming they have a church and since they are not into preaching and teaching which made Jesus' disciples known as Christians in the first century {Act 11:26} what they use to call members for worship into their worship center is loud songs not preaching as real disciples of Jesus used to do so instead of calling members by the group name "Church" they are now calling their worship center "Church"

Today different religions claiming they are Christians have adopted the same thing since they're not used to preaching and teaching to make disciples like the first century disciples now call their worship centers "Church" because it's the building that's calling for interested persons to come join their religions.

So if such a religion now wants to make a female their leader it's OK but going by the practice of first century disciples of Jesus who preaches and teaches from house to house and door to door females were never permitted to officiate at all rather they remain silent when males takes the lead! 1Timothy 2:11-12

The Bible did not tell us why Israelites never had a female priest or why Jesus never chose a female among his twelve apostles but Paul revealed that angels in Christianity don't recognize women as leaders {1Corinthans 11:10} so we don't allow women to pastor in true Christianity! Ephesians 5:24

MaxInDHouse:
In the first century "Church" is a group of Christians {1Corinthans 14:34 compare to Revelations 1:4} therefore when someone mention the word "Church" back then he is referring to the gathering of Jesus' followers but later different religions began claiming they have a church and since they are not into preaching and teaching which made Jesus' disciples known as Christians in the first century {Act 11:26} what they use to call members for worship into their worship center is loud songs not preaching as real disciples of Jesus used to do so instead of calling members by the group name "Church" they are now calling their worship center "Church"

Today different religions claiming they are Christians have adopted the same thing since they're not used to preaching and teaching to make disciples like the first century disciples now call their worship centers "Church" because it's the building that's calling for interested persons to come join their religions.

So if such a religion now wants to make a female their leader it's OK but going by the practice of first century disciples of Jesus who preaches and teaches from house to house and door to door females were never permitted to officiate at all rather they remain silent when males takes the lead! 1Timothy 2:11-12

The Bible did not tell us why Israelites never had a female priest or why Jesus never chose a female among his twelve apostles but Paul revealed that angels in Christianity don't recognize women as leaders {1Corinthans 11:10} so we don't allow women to pastor in true Christianity! Ephesians 5:24

But what do we say about Churches who gives pastor, bishop, apostleship title to female.
Are they not true church and don't you consider it gender inequality if men are only permitted to pastor a Church

Imma624:
But what do we say about Churches who gives pastor, bishop, apostleship title to female. Are they not true church and don't you consider it gender inequality if men are only permitted to pastor a Church

According to the Bible women aren't given any equal right with men when talking about headship in sacred service.

Try to read your Bible from Genesis and see if females were mentioned in the genealogy of God's people.

Adam's descendants, Noah's children, Abraham's, and many others only males were mentioned it's only when something tragic occurred that a female will be mentioned by name. For instance the only female name mentioned among Jacob's children is "Dinah" who was raped even Jesus' male siblings were mentioned by name {Mark 6:3} but no mention of his female siblings.

So Bible writers don't reckon with females except when something significant is involved!

ALL THESE WHILE SO MANY YEARS NOW THAT WOMEN HAVE SUCESSFULLY PRESIDED MANY CHURCHES EVERYWHERE WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE ONES WE HAVE HERE IN NIGERIA, DID HEAVEN GOT LOOSE ?

paxonel:
ALL THESE WHILE SO MANY YEARS NOW THAT WOMEN HAVE SUCESSFULLY PRESIDED MANY CHURCHES EVERYWHERE WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE ONCE WE HAVE HERE IN NIGERIA, DID HEAVEN GOT LOOSE?

NO!
Just as heaven never fall when people kill people or when they commits adultery, fornication, robbery, fraud and many more these things are just there in God's word and explained to obedient humans who wants to keep their feet on the narrow path! Matthew 7 :13-14

It's not possible for a hen to coo like a cock! But sometimes anomalies do happen! Some will see this as being sexist or sexual inequality! But males and females are not equal. Each has their own roles!

It is not scriptural. The bible is not a trend. Read ur Bible to know better

Later on una go know say RELIGION no rate women at all!

Of course Yes but why not ?

It makes no difference

In this case God knows best.......
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According to the Bible, no, a woman should not pastor a church gathering where there men involved. But she can teach in a women-only program. But these days, most people do whatever they like without consulting the Scriptures.

1 Timothy 2:12-14, "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."

1 Corinthians 14:33-35, "For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church."

What is church
What is woman
What is pastor

Happy father's day, Mommy.

See how that sounds?
That's how it sounds when a woman Pastors a church.

MaxInDHouse:
so we don't allow women to pastor in true Christianity! Ephesians 5:24

If the Bible is not explicit over the issue, any other explanations are exegesis. There were prophets and there was a king when Deborah led a war.
Joel 2, God said He'd pour out His Spirit upon all flesh . The Spirit that equips the saints is not for men alone

Joel 2:28.,29.
28. And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29. And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

paxonel:
ALL THESE WHILE SO MANY YEARS NOW THAT WOMEN HAVE SUCESSFULLY PRESIDED MANY CHURCHES EVERYWHERE WORLDWIDE INCLUDING THE ONCE WE HAVE HERE IN NIGERIA, DID HEAVEN GOT LOOSE ?

ITS NOT A MATTER OF HEAVEN GET LOOSE OR NOT ITS UMBILICAL, IF YOU SAY YOU REALLY WANT TO FOLLOW THE BIBLE WHICH IS YOUR HOLY BOOK THEN ITS UMBILICAL.


PERIOD

Yes, Deborah was prophetess, and she presided over Israelites, both men and women obeyed her.



You guys should stop Cherri picking a verse and force it on gullible people. You should also endeavour to read the events that led to pronouncement, you are quoting for biblical Corinthians.

brainhgeek:
If the Bible is not explicit over the issue, any other explanations are exegesis. There were prophets and there was a king when Deborah led a war.
Joel 2, God said He'd poor out His Spirit upon all flesh . The Spirit that equips for the saints is not for men alone

Joel 2:28.,29.
28. And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29. And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

Yes, God pours out His Spirit on all flesh and has used women to do great things in the past, and still does.

But in the New Testament, when Paul was giving instructions as to the headship of a local church, he said the church should be led and pastored by men. True, women are also co-heirs of the coming kingdom, but they can use their teaching gifts to teach other women also in the church, and not to stand in the pulpit, Sunday after Sunday, teaching and leading men.

This is what God ordained for the church.

Imma624:
The issue of a woman pastoring a church is a subject of controversy today. Some argued for with their own explanation while some argued against.
To you, should a woman pastor a Church? Let's discuss

yes

We have leaders n prophetess in the bible

The English word "pastor" isn't used in the Bible in its exact form, but the concept of a pastor, as a leader who cares for and guide God's people

Deborah is the only woman who is both prophet and judge alongside two other men in Israel's history – Moses and Samuel.

MaxInDHouse:
In the first century "Church" is a group of Christians {1Corinthans 14:34 compare to Revelations 1:4} therefore when someone mention the word "Church" back then he is referring to the gathering of Jesus' followers but later different religions began claiming they have a church and since they are not into preaching and teaching which made Jesus' disciples known as Christians in the first century {Act 11:26} what they use to call members for worship into their worship center is loud songs not preaching as real disciples of Jesus used to do so instead of calling members by the group name "Church" they are now calling their worship center "Church"

Today different religions claiming they are Christians have adopted the same thing since they're not used to preaching and teaching to make disciples like the first century disciples now call their worship centers "Church" because it's the building that's calling for interested persons to come join their religions.

So if such a religion now wants to make a female their leader it's OK but going by the practice of first century disciples of Jesus who preaches and teaches from house to house and door to door females were never permitted to officiate at all rather they remain silent when males takes the lead! 1Timothy 2:11-12

The Bible did not tell us why Israelites never had a female priest or why Jesus never chose a female among his twelve apostles but Paul revealed that angels in Christianity don't recognize women as leaders {1Corinthans 11:10} so we don't allow women to pastor in true Christianity! Ephesians 5:24

This is the whole truth. I couldn't have stated it better. Thanks for the expose.

shey na una talk say OLD THINGS ARE PASSED AWAY.
just wait. the real question starts when TEENAGERS start opening churches online and offline. What will you ask when this starts to happen? ARE TEENAGERS ALLOWED TO BE PASTORS? Jesus wasn't even a teenager when he started teaching, right? But old men pastors will gather and speak against this when the day comes.
We have not seen half of what this religion thing will cause but mark these words and wait for it.

Capital NO, it is unscriptural! Women were not permitted to lead where there is men!

Apostle Paul already addressed this having a female pastor is out of the biblical context and it's European.
The Bible was written by the Israelites who shared no cultural background with the European but African.
Now ask yourself this, does it makes sense for a woman to be head of the family, after all the church is made up of a family of Christians

MaxInDHouse:
According to the Bible women aren't given any equal right with men when talking about headship in sacred service.

Try to read your Bible from Genesis and see if females were mentioned in the genealogy of God's people.

Adam's descendants, Noah's children, Abraham's, and many others only males were mentioned it's only when something tragic occurred that a female will be mentioned by name. For instance the only female name mentioned among Jacob's children is "Dinah" who was raped even Jesus' male siblings were mentioned by name {Mark 6:3} but no mention of his female siblings.

So Bible writers don't reckon with females except when something significant is involved!

Is book of Roman in ur Bible? If yes, interpret Romans 16:1-2 for the public to read.

I will indulge you to stop holding on to your long belief that some pastors in the past had, imposed into mind.
Bible is opened to everyone to read and understand by himself,....if you read king James version and you don't understand it, go and read Bible of ur local version. (Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa among others)

Imma624:
The issue of a woman pastoring a church is a subject of controversy today. Some argued for with their own explanation while some argued against.
To you, should a woman pastor a Church? Let's discuss

Yes, a woman can pastor a church. Paul spoke about women overshadowing their husbands in the home or according to their roles as wives and not about women being ministers in the body of Christ, where there's nothing like male or female, Jew nor greek.

Imma624:
The issue of a woman pastoring a church is a subject of controversy today. Some argued for with their own explanation while some argued against.
To you, should a woman pastor a Church? Let's discuss

lol but to be a bishop like that woman in your picture NO NO NO

WhatIf:
Capital NO, it is unscriptural! Women were not permitted to lead where there is men!

it is actually scripturally as well have Deborah, Esther, huldah who lead where there were men.

Imma624:
But what do we say about Churches who gives pastor, bishop, apostleship title to female.
Are they not true church and don't you consider it gender inequality if men are only permitted to pastor a Church

a church may not be of God when they lay hands on carnal men and appoint them into posts, such can also be said of those who appoint women as bishops but let's not mistake that woman can be shepherds and they can be teachers, as long as they are appointed by the holy Spirit who appoints men as well into those roles and offices.

gohf:
it is actually scripturally as well have Deborah, Esther, huldah who lead where there were men.

Were they leading the church those were activists and not religious leaders. Read your Bible

The kind of cain that God will use to flog some people, e go mad gan nii oo, how can! Women are never allowed, never ever.

spiSeyi:
Were they leading the church those were activists and not religious leaders. Read your Bible

if you read your Bible it referred to wives not all females being silent with reference to their roles as been submissive to their husbands, then what about unmarried females and in what context are they expected to be silent when they are free to prophesy in the church.

Don't ridicule the truth by referring to Deborah as some activist