Authority by another name?

It seems that complementarians who recognise that authority and submission/headship have been overworked or abused just can’t seem to let go of the idea of authority. Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks and co-host of the Pastors’ Talk podcast, and the author of Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human … Continue reading Authority by another name?

BIBle translations and women elders/pastors

Translation is important when it comes to understanding the scriptures. And this has a bigger impact on the subject of women in ministry than we may realise. There are many good, even very good, translations available to us today. We are spoilt by the choices we have; the NKJV, NRSV, NIV, ESV, CSB, MEV, NLT, … Continue reading BIBle translations and women elders/pastors

The Role of Women – Reasons to think again

Photo by Liza Summer on Pexels.com As well as the Biblical reasons to take a fresh look at the role of women in the church, another reason we need to take a fresh and honest look at this subject is due to abuse in the church and the home. Abuse in the church. In studying … Continue reading The Role of Women – Reasons to think again

The Role of Women in the Church

Photo by picjumbo.com on Pexels.com What can women be and do in the church today? Or more to the point, can a woman be and do everything a man can? Can they preach and teach both women and men? Can they be pastors, elders, or overseers? Can a woman be the lead elder or senior … Continue reading The Role of Women in the Church