What does the Bible say about women having the title of pastor? - Podcast Episode 153, Part 1 

We firmly uphold the clear teaching of 1 Timothy 2:11-12, "...I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man..." This episode is not about whether women are allowed to violate the teaching of Scripture. This episode is about whether it is possible for a woman to serve as a pastor in a way that does not violate 1 Timothy 2:11-12.

Only becomes confusing if you consider the recent feminist movement. God’s word is very clear on the rules for men and women in the church. God bless ✝️✝️✝️

I'll save you 30 mins. No, women can't be pastors.

Women can serve God in meaningful ways without having to be called pastors. Culture doesn’t define who we are, God does. Our identity shouldn’t rest in our titles on this earth, but on the title that God has given us for all eternity. If we follow Him then we are His children and we live and breathe for an audience of One.

The authority that women have taken over men in today's world is very problematic, and Christians who hold that women can be pastors are totally influenced by the world as well as blinded by the world. As for praying, all the churches I've attended who let women pray end up having mostly women praying. Men become passive when women become active.

If they know enough bible to be Pastors, they'd know they can't be Pastors. If they don't know enough bible to know they can't be Pastors, then they also can't be Pastors. 1 Timothy 2:12

A woman should never ever be a pastor or hold a pastor title or position, based from what scripture commands and lays out for us

The Professor was asked her view on; Can women serve as teaching/shepherding roles over men in the church? (14:05 in the video) After she beats around the bush for a while, her response was "Do I believe men and women should be senior pastors? - No." So she doesn't believe men or women should have teaching/shepherding roles? That's her view, but it is not scripturally based, it's clear that men are to hold the teaching/shepherding roles in the church. Why did she have to muddy the waters by throwing men in the answer, that was not part of the question.

Hey Got Questions delete this video... This was not God honoring at all. Either you are trying to draw attention to your channel or ran out of videos to do but this was not needed. She's over explaining and causing confusion. How is can someone be a pastor/elder/Bishop a difficult question. This is a shame.

I understand that it's a podcast format but please have more hermeneutics and exegesis on the word of God and less personal opinion to get the point across. That way viewers can get a stronger message and be convicted through the word of God. You'll also save time on doing a part 2

Difference between pastor and evangelist accordingtostrongs concordance; Pastor: Shepherd, ruler of flock of men. Evangelist: Bringer of good news. In case you were wondering.

9 months ago, Got Questions did a video on this subject, very clear and direct.

I think I’ll stick to what the Bible says. A Pastor must be a husband of one wife. I heard all the arguments for a woman’s giftedness, but it’s just another excuse for women, who want the top job in the church.

I'll tell you what God said about women he created women out of , Adam ribs so that the man wouldn't be alone Now he did not create the woman to control the man , Now we know that God gave Adam dominion over everything that he created

Great video..i came here after watching part 2 so i sort of knew the answer before the question..keep up the good work.

Losing my confidence in this website

At 25:35 where is the link/support/reference for Sandra’s claim “women are leaving in droves”? And doing so for the reason that she provided?

When a ministry sounds more like the world than the Word, you should repent and pray from your knees that God sets you back on the narrow path forsaking the societal correctness that many of us see in this episode. To us, this is not a debatable question and you are now enabling confusion for brothers and sisters whom read one thing clearly in scripture, but hear doubt and debate surrounding it from ministries that don’t want to offend or sound sexist to the world. You say you don’t violate scripture, and yet what I just watched says otherwise. With love, Repent pls 🙏🏻

Where is the documentation/link for the claim “women are leaving in droves because they are pushed out”?

Wonderful discussion, very informative, thank you

I thought the Bible was authored by the Holy Spirit, the writers were writing what the Holy Spirit told them!

The question is where are truly their gifts coming from because if it’s not of Gods word and humility that could be not a God given gift and lead astray the sheep!

I do not know if I missed something,.....but it seemed like 30 minutes of avoiding a direct answer. Scripture does not support the idea of Women being Pastors (as in having "Spiritual Authority" over Men). - 1 Timothy 2:12 (ESV) - I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. This is a tricky verse, and maybe a little hard for some people to understand. But when we have a verse or verses that seem unclear, we should look at the Bible, to see if there are other verses to help make it clear. For those that think this was just a cultural thing of the times, Paul takes us back to Creation in 1 Timothy 2:13-14,..... - 1 Timothy 2:13-14 (ESV) - For Adam was formed first, then Eve; 14 and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. It was always God's intent that man was to be the leader from the beginning. - 1 Timothy 3:1 (ESV) - The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. In the New Testament, the words "Overseer, Bishop, Elder, and Pastor" are used interchangeably. They are synonyms. Notice the Third Person Masculine Pronoun "He" that Paul uses, which means a man. - 1 Timothy 3:2 (ESV) - Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, Notice that Paul says "husband of one wife", which means a woman cannot be a husband. - 1 Timothy 3:4 (ESV) - He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, Notice again that the words "He" and "his" are used. - As far as talking about Phoebe,.....It all depends on what translation you read. Some say Deacon, some say Deaconess, and some say Servant. Scripture is not completely clear whether or not a woman can serve as a deacon. It is unclear, though, whether Paul is saying Phoebe is a Deacon or whether he is just saying she is a servant. In the early church, women servants cared for sick Believers, the poor, strangers, and those in prison. They instructed women and children (Titus 2:3-5). Phoebe may not have had the official designation of “Deacon”, but Paul thought enough of her to entrust her with the tremendous responsibility of delivering the epistle to the Romans to the church in Rome (Romans 16:1-2). Clearly, he saw her not as inferior or less capable, but as a trusted and valued member of the body of Christ. Scripture does not give much support to the idea of women serving as Deacons, but it does not necessarily disqualify them, either. Some churches have instituted the office of Deaconess, but most differentiate it from the office of Deacon. If a church does institute the position of Deaconess, the church leadership should ensure that the Deaconess is in submission to the restrictions Paul places on the ministry of women in other passages (such as 1 Timothy 2:11-12), just as all leadership is to be in submission to the church authority structure and ultimately to our supreme authority, Christ Jesus. Women in ministry is an issue upon which Bible-Believing Christians can and do disagree. There is no scriptural precedent that forbids women from also serving as worship leaders, youth ministers, or children’s directors. The only restriction is that they do not assume a role of "Spiritual Authority" over adult men. Since the concern in Scripture appears to be the issue of spiritual authority rather than function, any role that does not bestow such spiritual authority over adult men is permissible.

The key phrase here is. “ I do not permit a woman to teach or exercise (AUTHORITY) over a man. God is a God of order. The Bible is like Windows : an operating system. The church is not unlike a marriage if followed as the Bible teaches it will function perfectly.

Thank you

I wouldn’t support calling anyone Pastor, deacon, elder or any of those titles. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the apostles called every one brother or sister. Paul and Peter for sure were creating churches and spreading Gods word yet didn’t write anything about making sure people had titles before their name. In fact Matthew 23:8-12 says otherwise. I don’t believe there is supposed to be a hierarchy in the church which I believe these titles have in part led too. We are the body and we are all needed. The only one at the head is Jesus. The fact that for most Sunday gatherings, the majority just come in hear a sermon and go home doesn’t seem right. There’s so much more I feel about that but it’d be too much for a YT comment. Back to pastors though, they are meant to shepherd yet most people don’t even know their ‘pastor’ on a personal level. Teaching the Bible and pastoring the congregation I believe are two separate entities. The church I feel is supposed to be way more intimate than it is, but I feel like it operates more like an organization. That isn’t to say the Holy Spirit isn’t in some of these gatherings, but I believe we need to go back to Gods word and see where we can improve on how to structure it.

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Just as in marriage, what happen when men has a dominated partner: they go astray. Woman pastors can prophesies in the church but not given authority over men (telling men what they should or should not do, that responsibility is reserved for man pastors). See, it is not so hard to understand. And a married woman pastor would fail as a wife, therefore prophetess are single.

This is so disappointing, the Bible clearly teaches women are not to have spiritual authority over men because Adam was created first and Eve was the one deceived. Of course women can teach, just not men. Pastor Nelson would be clear on this issue.

Obviously, Paul says that women shouldn’t be heard in The Church. I may not agree with that but I think that people who claim to accept the entire Bible, as God’s Word, should take whatever it says.

It's unfortunate the 'doctor' does not understand that 'eating meat offered to idols' isn't speaking about that per se. It is speaking about the conscience using that as an example. She apparently believes the conscience is a cultural matter thus the reason for her many errors.

03:00 prophet is different from pastor, though. Although in the NT I don't believe it mentions pastors. Only elders and teachers.

Just a conversation in circles! Ridiculous! Women should not be pastors, according to God’s Word.

My church is very clear about the scripture in 1 Timothy 2:11-12 women are not to be pastors. Women can hold other positions within the church but not pastors.

I generally like “Got Questions” but you really lacked clarity in this video. Clearly you avoided the real question regarding women having spiritual authority over men and teaching men in the church. The Bible clearly teaches the role distinction in relation to each other between men and woman Gen 2&3, 1 Tim 2&3, 1 Corth 11 etc etc,. I think you have have to take your lead from scripture rather than feelings or personal opinions. God bless.

Galatians 3:27-28

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This is a very simple concept: do you believe that the Bible is the word of God? If so, God makes it very clear. Women are not to be pastors. God made men and women different, with different roles. Both roles are important. If a woman is not to be a pastor, then she has her own role that is just as important and that should not be downplayed. In this culture, Satan has worked very hard to blur these lines and even flip these roles. Christians need to stop living this culture.

When the stone was rolled away it was women who first saw an angel and went out and told everyone ( maybe not everyone) I’m not saying that women should be above men. But don’t women have a duty to share the gospel with men and women? Men are supposed to be the head of their household biblically. Where was Adam when Eve was at the forbidden tree? If he was standing right next to her why didn’t he step in and say absolutely not Eve and cast satan out right then and there? Unfortunately today, there are a lot of men who are not leading their households biblically. If the wife is Spiritually driven more than the man, then isn’t it her duty to tell her husband to step up? 1 Timothy 3:1-12; Titus 1:5-9

All the Holidays mentioned are pagan Holidays if I’m not corrected .

Women Pastors? sure! no problem! as long as its a Womens ONLY church; no men allowed...

WOMAN TEACHING/RULING OVER MAN 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 NIV [34] Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. [35] If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church. 1 Timothy 2:9-15 NIV [9] I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, [10] but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. [11] A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. [12] I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. [13] For Adam was formed first, then Eve. [14] And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. [15] But women will be saved through childbearing-if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.

I humbly think this video should not be up on this channel. It’s really confusing and she doesn’t stay on a solid agreement to the scripture that women should not be pastor, elders, bishop or whatever else titles are these days. She’s literally in support of women being pastor and that’s ridiculous and confusing to young believers. Please take this one down.

Prophecy and evangelism are gifts but pastoring is more of an office, I'd say. Women can obviously be prophets and evangelists according to scripture, but I believe Jesus choose 12 men as disciples and one day, apostles and teachers, for a reason. We need to get back to a sense of order in Western society. A pastor is like a husband and father to his local congregation, yet many of the female ministers I've known over the years often fell into chaos by leading their church with unstable emotionalism; this was a disaster for everyone.

You kidding me we going to discuss this topic again on this show? Ok I'm out have A good night 🌙

So Paul was wrong , no god forbid . There a New Testament church what the lord has set out

What ever happened to the Gospel of Mary?

There is not a single instance in the entire NT that acknowledges women pastors or leaders. Jesus did NOT choose any women to be His Apostles. "Women are to keep silence in the church". GOD said it - that settles it.

She spent 30 minutes saying she doesn't have an answer. The Bible is clear. GotQuestions is usually better than this. Shame on you.

She’s giving a large serving of word salad.

Elder and Pastor are the same. Priscilla and Aquila taught Apollos things concerning the Spirit. The Apostle Paul mentions women having churches in their house.

1 tim 2 and 1 cor 14;35 in 1 tim paul talks about ONE woman who was not allowed to teach ONE man because she usurped authority over the man. no believer has the right to usurp the authority over the other. nor man nor a woman. paul used singular form in that passage and spoke about one specific woman. not to women in general. especially that just a few verses earlier paul was addressing the issue of modesty and spoke about women in general, in PLURAL form. God does know the difference between plural and singular. in 1 cor 14;35 where it says that women are not allowed to speak in church paul meant that women were not supposed to CHAT (disturb by talking, chatting) in the church. a few verses earlier in that same chapter paul was saying in verse 26 paul says "How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying." - that means that each, whether a man or a woman is supposed to share a teaching, a revelation, or any other thing they receive from God in order to edify the church. col 3;16 "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." - again, the same paul says here that we all are to TEACH and ADMONISH one another when we gather together. also in 1 cor 11 paul (3 chapters earlier) paul talks about women praying and prophesying in church - so he could not mean in 1 cor 14;35 that women cannot speak. most teaching on the subject of family and women's role are based on man's traditions and ignorance and pride, not on the Word of God. which is very sad. additionally, pastor is not a position of authority not a title. it is a role and a function. being a pastor means you take care of the sheep, of other believers, help them in whatever they need you to do. you dont even have to teach others. you are a care giver. also, in 1 tim 2;5 we read that there is only One Mediator between God and men. when you accept another person, another human being as your head, authority or a priest/pastor then you make that person an antichrist because they stand in the PLACE of Christ. the Lord Yeshu Hamashiyah said in mat 23;10 "Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ." there is only ONE AUTHORITY over us and that is only Lord Yeshu Hamashiyah. the Bible says that husband and wife are one flesh so they are one head and they are both submitted to the only Headship of the Lord Yeshu Hamashiyah and they are to be submitted one to another (eph 5;21). when you look at people through their gender you look at them through their flesh... that is being carnally minded.

I find some of the comnenta on here baffling, as if they know more about a subject than a proff so they so they dont listen. Im sure God instructs us not to be stupid but yet they are willing to demonstrate theirs in public. Just educate yourselves and stop it! If you want to demonstraite you are worth listening to , listen to what she says and then argue biblically against her points.

All she is doing is muddying the water simply said. God is a God of order which she is twisting His Oder. Egalitarianism has no place in the church. Woman’s liberation has brought this in to the church. Which as we all know if satan can he will destroy Gods Church. But thanks be to God He said it will prevail! Women can minister to women as well children in the church context. Not pastors.

They are many thousands of women pastors in this world who clearly are anointed by the Holy Spirit serving God and leading congregations of thousands. Paul’s comments where clearly cultural and not spiritual.

I'm NOT watching this whole video because it starts off wrong...with "stuttering" on this subject (from both of them) and being scared to say what the word says. One more stutter from this channel, I might just unsubscribe. These things are NEVER controversial for those that REALLY walk with Christ, it is only controversial for the WORLD...the Bible is clear.

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Ok what about other people, like the atheist channels who do put out some really good content and debate or fine rebuttals to other channels claims. A good channel for freedom but more on the Atheist side is “Liberty in our lifetime” and look at their channels tab. There is plenty of atheists there who have debunked many claims by some of the biggest Religious channels on here and these Christian channels don’t allow debate on their channels as they don’t allow commenting. As much as it hurts, The Atheist clearly has more thoughtful thinking and evidence to back up what they say. So religious channels really don’t stand a chance this is why I think they don’t try to rebuttal them. I’m really having doubts about religion and such.

Deborah was a judge......❤