Is it proper for a woman to preach?
Question:
Good day, Minister,
I am reaching out because I was searching to see if it was okay for a woman to preach in a church. I read a lot, and your breakdown was more understandable and less depressing.
I recently joined a church, but women run it. The church members are doing everything in the church, beating drums and preaching. My kids' father, whom I invited, was very opposed to going to the church because it is not the way God intended for it to run. Women cannot be in charge of the church, which I agree with. Since the church leader's husband died, she is now addressed as pastor. I don't call her that; I address her by her first and last name. But they have a man there who preaches frequently, but is not the leader. I have noticed that there will be people who visit and never return due to this problem, as well as the fact that the church is not run the way it should be.
Now that I have read what you wrote, I understand the problem even more. My first attempt at mentioning it to her was not successful. She said some things about it, but one thing made me step back: her comment that women run the world. If that is what she thinks, they probably won't succeed.
I'm wrong for telling her God has to come to her and say something to her to make these changes, but why are you not reading the Bible? It's there, sighhh. The only good thing is that there aren't too many people there, and I hope they open their eyes. I appreciate you taking the time to read!
Answer:
Why are you choosing to attend a group that isn't following God's teaching? How will this benefit you and your family? You are clearly dealing with a false teacher. I'm glad you are talking to her to give her a chance to change, but I would not recommend attending there until there are changes.
God would not tell her to do things differently from everyone else. "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; which is really not another; only there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed! For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ" (Galatians 1:6-10).
Response:
Good morning. Thank you so much for the reply. You are so correct. I just try not to step over step, but I'm glad I did.
