There is a ministry that has been life changing for me, it has called me out of medocracy that dominates the church, while remaining grounded and faithful to Gods word. I am uncertain of one thing. One of the pastors wives preaches from the main pulpit from time to time.
I am certain she is under authority, but i am uneasy, because i may be misinterpreting the direction of scripture here. Help! I know I would not do this, but is that just a personal conviction or a mandate from scripture.

Act 21:8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
Act 21:9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

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PQ

we've been under the same conviction as well, and we studied the scriptures, and prayed through the situation, and are no longer following the church as we once used to. it wasn't easy, we looked forward to watching their services; however, taking up our cross wasn't meant to be easy.

if a plane is flying to its' destination and veers off-course by 1 degree, it lands at the wrong destination. we did write to the church asking them to pray through the scriptures that we'd studied re: the same matter and they never responded. we'll still pray for them as the Lord leads though.

bless you, glad to hear we're no the only ones w/this conviction.

"There is a ministry that has been life changing for me, it has called me out of medocracy that dominates the church"

I am not sure if we are talking about the same place (no need to name names) but I have been bothered by the same. Since I do not attend that local assembly and have no influence to speak into the lives of the elders there I just let it be. I do believe there is a little wiggle room on this issue though, but in the situation of the entire church coming together I am not sure that is the right place for a sister to be taking the role of teaching if I read scripture correctly.

Beware of one thing, no matter how much humility you approach this subject with, these types of convictions may get you called a pharisee.

In Christ -jim

I too believe that there is a space to wiggle in interpreting 1 Tim 2:11-15 and 1 Cor 14:34-36, but as said not as a preacher, a teacher, or a pastor in such a 'formal' christian assembly, gathering, or services where both men and women are present.

Thanks for all your thoughtful replies. I want to continue following this ministry, I really dont judge it in any negative way at all. It honestly worries me. I will pray that if this an issue before God, that he will convict the elders.
I pray He gives me a deeper understanding of the scripture.

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Lisa

I will do that...I am sure therenisnjust something I don't understand.

Hi Leeza. I hope I can help some with your dilemma and at the same time, not go against what I also feel His Word says plainly enough.

I had to think on your question since you posted it and wanted to say that, from what I remember reading, it was D.W. that had her put into that ministry.
Well, I've prayed since you posted for an answer and while reading another forum - a News forum - someone posted a prophetic word by him from years back - one that isn't in any publications that the ministry has to share and it dawned on me that since I first read his vision back in the 70's, his main message has been, "something economic+, is coming". It was in his books, messages, newletters and so forth.
Well - that got me to thinking this afternoon while talking with a Sis on the phone that - most Pastor's wives are seldom looked to for help - only the Pastor is.
If there were a crisis situation - who among us would run to our Pastor's wife? I know a lot of Pastor's wives and they aren't taken very seriously. Folks look to the Pastors first or deacons if the Pastor's not around.

My 'theory' is - that D.W., seeing since the 70's that trouble on a large scale was coming - wanted this particular Pastor's wife to be seen as someone that can be a "help" when that 'something' happens because he felt she's quailified to work side-by-side 'with' her husband and shouldn't be wasted when the time comes - but be seen as one who is strong enough to handle the needs of the sheep under their care.

So that's my theory - coming from one who won't sit under a women Pastor - but may see why she's where she is and if my theory is true - I see his point.


In Christ's Peace,
your sis.

Hi JIG and Leeza,

Women preaching, no worries. Women in authority over men, and I don't care if DW or Polycarp put that person in their position, this is clearly different than the gospel that the apostles preached and the book of Galatians is clear about that: