dhchristian Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 9 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2,488 Content Per Day: 1.40 Reputation: 1,325 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/29/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Hi all, if this is better in the controversial topics, feel free to move it there. There is a big divide occurring in the SBC over women in the pulpit, but it is more than just that. I will not name names here, but you can look it up if you like, One of the woman is closely associated with President Trump. My Question is what are your thoughts on women in the Pulpit, and what Scripture says about this? I am starting this because I feel this is a political attack that is being orchestrated for political purposes to divide the vote. Do You see this or not? The point of this post is a preemptive strike against such a move, that when these things come to the forefront they will not surprise you, and you will know how to respond to those who have questions. Edited November 4, 2019 by dhchristian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) women in the pulpit Back in the days of the Jesus People Movement, there were some of the mentioned above. Where they were, men in eldership always had been standing in authority and approval. This was long before Joyce Meyer and Melissa Scott. These are not televangelists either, they preach and teach to the body of Christ. While I'm no fan of either, I do not have a problem if being backed by elders. Neither Meyer or Scott are from last checking their references. However, in my opinion, women in the pulpit can be just as Holy Spirit inspired as any man. Is is not the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead? Romans 8:11 Edited November 4, 2019 by BeauJangles 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneeIW Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Senior Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 42 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 944 Content Per Day: 0.53 Reputation: 780 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/06/2019 Status: Offline Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) Never mind ? Edited November 4, 2019 by ReneeIW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimes Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 26 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,734 Content Per Day: 2.76 Reputation: 8,345 Days Won: 21 Joined: 08/29/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted November 4, 2019 I'm personally not a fan of women Pastors as I think that role should be filled by a man, if a man is available. I know in some areas there simply isn't a male who can/will fill that role and so women have accepted that calling. I think we can see in God's outline for leadership in general and also in the fact that His Word outlines qualifications for males to be pastors but doesn't mention any such for females, that the role of Pastor should be filled by a man. Also the greek word for both Bishop and Pastor are masculine terms, two different words both speaking of the same role: bishop is episkopos and the word for pastor is poimen. I'm not against women sharing messages/ministering in general behind the pulpit, I follow and learn from many women who walk in great callings in the ministry and receive and share wonderful truths that they've learned through their studies of His Word. But for the role of a Shepherd should be filled by a man whenever possible. My two cents. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sower Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 14 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 5,264 Content Per Day: 0.97 Reputation: 5,878 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/09/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted November 4, 2019 My wife and my daughter teach women's bible study. So do many women minister to other women. My bible study teacher is a man, as is my pastor. My opinion was I always thought this was a given. But, opinions are like noses. Everyone has one. But what does God say? Should we not refer to scripture? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted November 4, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, TheAimes said: I'm personally not a fan of women Pastors as I think that role should be filled by a man, if a man is available. I know in some areas there simply isn't a male who can/will fill that role and so women have accepted that calling. Exactly what was intended to be conveyed. Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. This points it out clearly. 13 minutes ago, TheAimes said: I'm not against women sharing messages/ministering in general behind the pulpit, I follow and learn from many women who walk in great callings in the ministry and receive and share wonderful truths that they've learned through their studies of His Word. Amen. This is the entire emphasis I believe was the OP. Edited November 4, 2019 by BeauJangles 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.93 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted November 4, 2019 2 hours ago, dhchristian said: I am starting this because I feel this is a political attack that is being orchestrated for political purposes to divide the vote. Political attack? Do you mind filling me in here? As for women preaching, I am not getting into that debate on here again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhchristian Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 9 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2,488 Content Per Day: 1.40 Reputation: 1,325 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/29/2019 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Thanks all for the replies. I am not making a judgment on this myself here, but want you all to talk this out. For me personally, In Christ there is neither male nor female, so it is not a superiority thing. I Know some are very adamant about woman not being in the ministry. I Do not view this negatively either as Paul the apostle said that woman should not be pastors. My Feeling is that this is going to be used as a means to divide the church, and by discussing it here now we can be ready for that effort. The Action in Question involving the Southern Baptist Convention involves two prominent female ministers. A faction is siding with the women, one of them being a close religious advisor to the president, and others are siding against them. There really is no right or wrong side here IMO, But it will be highly volatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhchristian Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 9 Topic Count: 136 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 2,488 Content Per Day: 1.40 Reputation: 1,325 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/29/2019 Status: Offline Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 Just now, LadyKay said: As for women preaching, I am not getting into that debate on here again. I Don't blame you, I was very reluctant to post this here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted November 4, 2019 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted November 4, 2019 I was wonder how long it would take before someone posted this question again. Seems to go in cycles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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