Tag: elders

Q&A: Are Husbands to Lead Their Wives?

Posted in leadership in the home, marriage, ministry, New Testament, Paul & women, Q&A, roles, Translation issues4 Comments

Q: Bronwen, my friend says that husbands are created by God to be leaders of their wives and families. When I asked for her biblical evidence of this belief, she said 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. These passages do seem to say quite clearly that men are to manage their families (which is the same as… Continue reading Q&A: Are Husbands to Lead Their Wives?

Can Pastors Have “No Position” on the Role of Women?

Posted in Correcting errors, courage, ministry, roles, women6 Comments

“Women in leadership positions, teaching roles or pastoral ministry? Our church doesn’t have a position on that.” Really? Really? This is a phrase I’ve previously had said to me by a pastor in response to my query. I know I’m not alone in this experience. I know of a Christian organisation whose stated aim is… Continue reading Can Pastors Have “No Position” on the Role of Women?