The Conversation You’ve Probably Already Had You’re talking about women in pastoral ministry—maybe you just shared an article, or maybe the topic came up at Bible study—and someone leans in and says it: “But what about Deborah?” She was a judge in Israel. She led men. Case closed, right? If you’ve spent any time studyingContinue reading “But What About Deborah?”
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Can Women Be Pastors?
Can women be pastors? I know that question is loaded. I know it makes people uncomfortable. And I know that depending on which church you attend or which circles you run in, you might already have a firm answer—one way or the other. I also know that for a long time, I had convinced myselfContinue reading “Can Women Be Pastors?”
Acts 21:9 and the Berean Lens: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Scripture
The Verse That Gets Quoted Every so often, a short verse gets pulled into a much larger theological argument. Acts 21:9 is one of those verses: “He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied.” (Acts 21:9, ESV) It’s a simple line tucked inside Luke’s detailed travel narrative about Paul’s journey to Jerusalem. Yet this verse isContinue reading “Acts 21:9 and the Berean Lens: Descriptive vs. Prescriptive Scripture”
Women in Ministry: Choosing Gospel over the Latest Trend
A couple of years ago, I took it upon myself to inspire other women in leadership roles within the church. As I look back to that time, there is so much I wish I would have known and come to terms with but every opportunity is a learning opportunity. It is a chance for GodContinue reading “Women in Ministry: Choosing Gospel over the Latest Trend”