Are Women Called To Be Pastors?

[@laura.haines]

Hello Dr Brown. I have so much respect for you. Thank you for this message. To all the ladies, let me say this. There is so much work to be done. Let’s just get busy offering ourselves as a living sacrifice and keep following Christ. We don’t have to understand the distinctions, we just have to agree with God. There’s no time for quibbling.

[@laura.haines]

@Blue Jay Aves - Good morning. I'm actually advocating for women to do ALL the work and let others complain, argue and debate whether a woman should be doing it or not. I don't have time for that. There's too much to be done. I teach anyone who will listen. I preach to those who are hungry and don't care about any person but God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Once you put your eyes on Him, nothing else matters. So I let the Holy Spirit work through me in any way He wants to, doing ANY task he calls me to. I guess I should have been clearer in my first message.

[@Th3lite]

Blue Jay Aves That’s God’s design. It has purpose.

[@laura.haines]

@Erica Hernandez - Hello my sister in Christ. It can be hard when the Christian community behaves badly. A good thing to remember is that God is working through broken people. Where they are at the moment you encounter them may not be where they are some time later. Meh, and maybe they will still be there. But God never changes, and he is the reason we are in this community. It’s his doctrine that is true and never changing. His principles that we long to live by. Erica, just keep your eyes on our beautiful Lord. Ask him for his perfect perspective and understanding. And let’s agree to pray for each other so we don’t get stuck or go backwards. Read 1 Corinthians 13, and let’s pray that this is how we work with one another. Because with what is spoken in it, there is no argument, debate, or rule to break. I speak peace to you.

[@laura.haines]

Damian Martinez - Amen!

[@Jus4kiks]

@@laura.haines Yes any task that doesn't go against God's word. Amen.

[@nelsongabin4740]

Thank you Dr. Brown for staying true to the text. Women have a vital role in the church and we should be empowering them to pursue God given gifts.

[@Nomad58]

The verse absolutely is clear. The scripture does not need explaining. It just needs to be obeyed

[@thelordwillprovide911]

That's exactly true.

[@johno2504]

Do you obey the plain new testament teaching on non violence that was also confirmed by the church leadership for the first 300 years of church history? The reason I bring it up is I would estimate at least 95% of American Christians don't. So do you yourself pervert the word to fit into what works in your mind as right and wrong?

[@shawnte98]

Thank you for making this clear!!! Can God call women to teach? Yes, but to other women and children. Can a woman become an pastor? The answer is No!

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

You were not listening to this teaching very well.. women can become pastor's ..

[@ninjatomic]

@@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll He said starting around 1:50. The rule is that governmental and pastoral positions are male-only based on Scripture.

[@jojo14deguzman89]

Correct...sister...Amen!!! That's how they can use their gift of teaching. That's how to understand the bible. It is the interpretation without contradictions to any part of the scriptures and even the LORD Jesus can't say anything against that view. Praise God for He opened your eye of understanding on this topic. The aged WOMEN likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, TEACHERS of good things; -Titus 2:3 That they may TEACH THE YOUNG WOMEN to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, -Titus 2:4

[@c.c8491]

@@jojo14deguzman89 I wanna say glory to your name Lord. For in doing a righteousness from your heart towards God you will be totally blessed in well doing. The spirit of Christ will pour out in these last days and your son's and your daughters shall dream dreams and see it visions. We must remember that because Eve did sin we of this generation do not have to pay for the sins of our forefathers. God forbid for we are longer bound by the law of death that was written beforehand against us. Now we are freed from the laws of sin and death we are no longer oppressed by anyone or any laws. We that believe and trust in Christ Jesus are free we are not bound by words or deeds we are saved by the blood of Jesus and whomever Christ the Lord has set free is free indeed Aman. Come on somebody can I get a witness that the Lord's word is true.Woman of God after the holy ghost has come upon you. You shall receive power to tread down serpent, cast out devil's, teach the unsaved how to become saved all year you can began to phrophetize in the name of Jesus. By faith you can lay hands upon the sick and they will get well your are able you are capable, you are equipped with wisdom and the knowledge of the most high God. You are apart of the body of Christ. Thank you Jesus. You are victorious in winning souls you indeed have attained an excellent spirit of worship and praise from Almighty God. Sisters of service I call you out. I acknowledge who you are in God I can see what you are capable of don't let the devil win. Sir up the gifts sisters of service in God break free hear no more of what we can not do to service Almighty God. I loose you all over this Universe in the mighty name of Jesus to open up your mouths and teach the ministry of Jesus Christ. Do it at once in the name of Jesus The power is in you The Lord of Host has welcomed all of your faith and your hospitality. The Lord is waiting take this world by storm in the mighty name of Jesus....

[@wiznup]

Women can most certainly teach men as did Priscilla in the New Testament. To say that a woman cannot teach anyone other than women and children is to say that she is exempt from sharing the gospel with men. To share the gospel is to teach.

[@kaloyanivanov2801]

My wife planted a church,by God's grace. Nobody whanted to go there.And after awhile God put in her heart to get another sister and goes to the houses,and from door to door.Many, blind, cripple and old people were saved.She told me they repent and after 1 ore 2 weeks God took them. Then I came into her life. I want to ask where was all the man? All the glory to God! God bless you all of you!

[@dexterlaurencejnr5293]

So good to see a Pentecostal brother that agrees with me on this issue

[@Caroline_T]

How can a woman be “a husband of one wife “ ?. A woman can NOT be a Pastor. Women, please STOP !

[@nyabothlual8227]

Erica Amor the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church. Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached?” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:34-36‬ ‭

[@MissGodsChild]

It also says LIKEWISE.... women.... it's so conveniently ignored

[@MissGodsChild]

@@nyabothlual8227 the word should be "wives." The WHOLE context there is a marriage relationship

[@deepjoydeb4330]

Then, single men cannot become Pastors too. To be a husband of one wife simply means that he should not have more than one wife while pastoring. Jesus said that if a man sees a woman with lust, he has committed adultery in his heart. Shall I now take that verse and say, "Jesus didn't say that a woman cannot look at a man with lust?" No, this is understandable.

[@Caroline_T]

@@deepjoydeb4330 Key word "HE".

[@burtonsnow845]

I’m all for empowering my sisters in Christ but something feels off in my spirit whenever I sit under a female pastor, even if she’s not the head pastor.

[@wernerlottering8848]

I also feel the same.

[@thepsalms2806]

Don't conflict feelings with scripture brother, I may even agree with you but feelings are not always reliable.

[@justchilling704]

@@thepsalms2806 Very true.

[@PutOnTheNewWineskin]

​@@thepsalms2806God gave us feelings as an indicator for something going on in the spirit...we are to test all things, and obviously having a bad feeling sitting under a female pastor actually is a good thing to have considering scripture?

[@onlyyou5817]

Thank you Dr. Brown....my husband and I were talking of this very thing this morning after we read 1Cor 13&14 and I said would like some clarification on this because there seems to be a lot of confusion on the matter. And there was your video. Thank you! Shalom!

[@princeofpeace794]

Only One Way 1 cor 13 ends 13 . I can't find it can you write the verses here? Please

[@optres]

I see a lot of arguing from experience, this woman was a pastor, that woman was a pastor, she did great things, I’m a woman pastor God called me,etc. Jesus said in the last day many will say to me Lord, Lord, they will use experience as their verification for what they thought was a call from God, Jesus did not say they didn’t perform these acts, but,He will say, depart from me you lawless. I’m searching for the answer, the problem is the Bible speaks so clear, and Paul’s argument is from a creational stance, how God established things, I don’t want the answer to be that women can’t, or that woman should remain silent in a church setting, but what if that is correct? I see people saying Paul spoke opinion, the Bible is God breathed, not opinion, I hope for your sake and mines that we get it right.

[@nyabothlual8227]

the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church. Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached?” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭14:34-36‬ ‭

[@jesuschristbiblebiblestudy]

What does the scripture say? 1 Tim. 2:12-13 "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve." Titus 1:5, 6, "For this reason I left you in Crete, that you might set in order what remains, and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, 6 namely, if any man be above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion." The verses clearly teach a woman is not to teach or exercise authority over a man because Adam was created first thereby making it a doctrinal mandate and not a cultural one. In the second verse, Paul tells Titus to appoint men as elders. So, we can clearly see that the Bible teaches it is the men who are to be an authority in the Church; but, in order to justify having women be in authority and teaching men, the texts are deconstructed and reinterpreted. In the case of first Timothy "a woman" means a "wife of a particular man"; or, Adam being created first means that "he is more responsible for his sin than Eve"; or, that "husband of one wife" really is a phrase used of women as well. Today, in 2020, 80% of churches with female pastors, ordain same-sex pastors and perform homosexual 'marriages' Amen.

[@Sofia-kx3ft]

homosexual marriages are just marriages you dont need the air quotes

[@puertoricosf]

Amen! Thank you for being faithful to the word of God. From a Calvinist friend 😉

[@reverendjusticelevens9003]

NIIIIIIIIIIIICE!

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

Thank you for addressing this Dr. Brown.

[@ginaorioghwo473]

How is it that Paul was the only one who seemed to have said this and no one seemed to have shared or hinted this mindset? Doesn’t God call women? What do we say then about Deborah and contemporary women like Kathryn Kuhlman, Maria Etter etc? Just asking. Will God anoint a woman for that if He’s against her offering such service?

[@graceusa3942]

I am a woman, I totally agree that women should never be a pastor or preacher. Never, ever. I have seen that women makes spiritual damages in the church building.

[@sherryditzler7908]

I couldn't agree more.

[@hitman9723]

I seen men damage in the church building

[@patlacey5574]

I agree. My only goal at this age in my life is to find a husband who wants to faithfully administer to a congregation and my role as a wife is to assist my husband. Many of my healing prayers are administered in nonverbal prayer to people I don't even know who may be walking on the street and I notice they need healing. Yet, one time I was in a hospital, I did not turn down anyone asking for help when others talked about their miracle healings.

[@deepjoydeb4330]

Jesus, Paul and all other apostles taught from the scriptures that they had in their hands, i.e. Genesis to Malachi. That was their study materials. Behind every teaching in Matthew-Revelation, there are scriptures in Moses and the Prophets. Can you say where did Paul teach that thing about women in 1Tim.2 and 1Cor.14 from?

[@SecretplaceintheGlory]

Look up Pastor Melissa Scott

[@rcmin]

Why did Paul say Adam was created first as the reason why women cannot teach men?

[@TheTuesday11]

1 Timothy 3:2-12 gives the qualifications of a pastor, one of the very first ones listed is the HUSBAND of one WIFE. So it's impossible for women to be called to pastor or preach.

[@FRN2013]

+TheTuesday11 I agree with everything you said except the last two words. Women should not pastor, but there are several NT examples of women preachers & prophetesses. They are always under the submission of the local church when they do it.

[@juanitozamora8589]

Women will not be called a pastor but a helper of the church.

[@Catari777]

God does NOT contradict his word! But when MEN dont do what God has called them to do, there can be a situation like Deborah. But its because men dont do what Jesus told them to do. The reason women are in leadership positions as elders is that there are NO real MEN among them. The reason a woman leads the houshold and the family is that the man in that household is NOT A REAL MAN. Men must in faith take up his authority and be a Head, king, prist and prophet in his home werher its family or congregation. If you do that this word will be true in your situation Gen 3:16 Woman, thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

[@notboundtosilence8337]

+Zomzibom Unfortunately, I often see women trample all over men. Perhaps, if women would stop dominating men we would see men step up to the plate. I know in my personal life I have seen this to be the case. Also, I have seen churches destroyed by overbearing, loud, controlling, gossiping, pot stirring women. Sometimes women can't just let go of the reigns, in fact they fight, manipulate, and connive, to keep control of the reigns, and they become a very destructive force. Some seem to be of the opinion that they are superior, and do things better, and have better ideas. They cannot let men do it their own way.

[@tiathompson6674]

notboundtosilence.................you sound mysoginistic. Men can be and more often are the loud, controlling abusive ones misusing authority to control and MANipulate. How many times have I seen male pastors in the church turn the women serving there into his harem, possessing and controlling them like his very own property.

[@christdiedforoursins8180]

you put this verse in the most positive light ,its wonderfull , I have only heard this as a negitive verse(as a curse), yet , this is beautiful. thank you .that truely is life changing ,ive never heard this as positive .but it is ,how Gods word can be twisted .im so greatfull to have read this .

[@mhvlastname164]

Wow the male chauvinism in this comment is unreal. Some people are spiritually blind as a bat and don't even realize it.

[@christdiedforoursins8180]

your not one of "those people" ? the spiritualy blind people, remember God asked Adam if he had eaten of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil h went to the man before the woman ,mean are the had of the woman christ the head of man ,God the father the head of christ.

[@atestring100]

Deborah was not an inferior leader because of her gender. The term Senior Pastor is a relatively new term. I remember when we simply had Pastors that didn't need a title like senior Pastor!

[@jeremylipinski2109]

I have something to say about this. I grew up in a non-denominational church. It was the husband and the wife both working together to pastor the church. Over the years, the husband started having health problems and so when he died, the wife took over the church. Was this unscriptual? Was this "evil" that she took over the church when he died? I know for a fact she was a woman of GOD but was this wrong?

[@tiathompson6674]

No Jeremy Lipinski............It was not wrong, if God legitimately called her to work ministry as a Pastor. You sat under her for how many years observing her righteous and sanctified lifestyle. Were people led to Lord and matured in God? God never had an issue using women, just look at his Prophetess Deborah whom he also chose to serve as a Judge over ALL OF ISRAEL. All means, men and women.

[@kingjamesversionbible6216]

"Let your women keep in silence in the churches: for it is not permitted for them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law." 1 Corinthians 14:34

[@alyas8357]

I LOVE Jesus Even other bible versions such as NLT, CEV, NIV, ASV, CSB, CEB, AMPC, AMP, BRG...say "the law". BibleGateway.

[@esmevandermewe6106]

The Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

[@1689solas]

Making disciples isn't the same as holding a position of authority in the church.

[@esmevandermewe6106]

@@1689solas Jesus did not say only men can be preachers. We are all equal in his eyes.

[@1689solas]

@@esmevandermewe6106 Yes he did. We're equal but different.

[@Ariztid]

@@esmevandermewe6106 how do you know that? Jesus lived for 33 years on earth, he could've addressed it throughout any point of this life on earth. Paul addressed it clearly.

[@savedby_grace6110]

Dr. Brown. Thank you for your response. But you know, that the vast majority of the Pentecostal/Charismatic churches support women pastors and hence, disregard the authority of Scripture in this matter and many more, Would you please call them to accountability and repentance? Thank you.

[@taurusbme4860]

Thank you 😊 Dr. Brown I understand that . The clarification helped so much.

[@wiznup]

Since we’re so zealous to be biblical, why don’t we sell all of our earthly possessions and put all of our proceeds in one big account for the benefit of everyone, like they did in the book of Acts? Who wants to go first? Is there anything else we should be doing differently? Oh yes, we should be meeting in smaller intimate house churches, having meals together and communion, singing and praying for each other while not quenching the Holy Spirit. Sorry, no more Sunday sermons centered around one personality. We’ll actually have to interact and share with each other. Maybe I can learn from you and you can learn from me? Let’s get rid of all the big buildings. And what about tithing? There is no mention of tithing in the New Testament, only giving without compulsion. In fact, you are free to give as much or as little as you like and you can expect to yield what you have sown (since that really is the spiritual principle of giving). When’s the last time a pastor told you that though? And yet we are so worried that Paul’s instructions to Timothy for the church he pastored 2000 years ago in a society where the women had no rights are going to be violated. Now hush up ladies, you’re apparently still living under that curse in Genesis where the husband rules over his wife...WRONG! And don’t you dare take authority over a man by sharing the gospel with him because that would be teaching. Go find a man to teach him or you’ll be sinning. Do you see how spiritually ignorant we can be? Cherrypicking the scriptures to bolster our own prejudices. I prefer male pastors and that is my personal preference but, in many parts of the world there would be no pastors (or teachers) at all were it not for the women. Galatians 3:28, “There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” There is no room for “machismo” in the church folks and I am seeing many comments that are nothing more than appalling towards women in the commentary on this video. And one more thought, Psalm 68:11 says, “The Lord gives the command; the women who proclaim the good tidings are a great host.” Interestingly, some translations have changed the original Hebrew word for women to a genderless form (like the word “company”), so great is the fear of the enemy that women might actually be loosed to fulfill their divine destiny and calling in God’s Kingdom!

[@apologiaromana4123]

Galatians 3:28 refers to justification not Church government or positions.

[@7pianoforte]

I believe that the particular verse of scripture you may have in mind is 1 Timothy 2:12 which forbids a woman to teach or or assume authority over a man. These are customs of those particular times. One must be careful not to make eastern customs, doctrines. Another such custom is covering a woman's head. This is really a cultural practice. God calls women to big time Ministry-work just like men. Know that in Judges 4:4, Deborah was a prophetess whom God used to prophesy to Barack to take 10, 000 men and go to war. He was afraid and asked the Prophetess to accompany. In the end he had the victory. In Exodus 15: 20 -21 Moses' sister is regarded as a prophetess associated with music. In Joel 2: 28 and Acts 2: 17 God said "in the last days, He shall pour out His Spirit on all flesh ...and your sons and daughters shall prophesy." In the recent past, you have had women doing just that. They are Aimee Semple McPherson whom God used to work many miracles. Another was Katherine Kuhlman who had a great miracle ministry internationally. Today we have world-renowned Minister, Bible teacher and Televangelist Marilyn Hickey. She is one of my all time favourites. I often received revelation knowledge listening to her on Satellite TV years ago. Signs, wonders and miracles often follow her as she ministers to large crowds in Pakistan. Seven times, God uses women to operate in this manner in the Old Testament. If God calls a woman to do go his work she has to obey. She has absolutely no choice in the matter and many times they can be very powerful. 22, 542

[@jackiepittman7686]

I'm a women and have a call on my life to minister.. I'm getting prepared. We definatly as wonen need to be under mens authority and or husband.... In heaven there will be no sex Jesus says...I understand also the very nature of things with Man veing created first and he needs to lead and God has impressed on me to cover my head in prayer and prophecy( especially in church meeting).

[@virginiafrancine1363]

So a woman can plant churches worldwide and be called into the apostolic ministry which is a called special messenger from God but they can’t be a pastor? Hmmm....

[@johno2504]

Dr.Brown is the senior pastoral position biblical? I think you would find the answer would be no. I think what you would find the the scriptural safeguard for church leadership is unity in Christ, so there are a group of elders that must meet certain qualifications, many of which have to do with being dead to self and yielded to Christ, so the the true head of the church Jesus could rule. Though many churches would rather have a head human over the church which is what almost always happens. In the old testament Jesus was upset when Israel wanted a king, saying I would have ruled over you, and now when we have such great provision through Jesus Christ for God to rule over us like never before people ask for a ruler. What is the scriptural safeguard for prophecy other than scripture? Other prophets, what's that safeguard unity in Christ. When we are abandoned to self and pursuing Christ and the will of God we should be coming into unity otherwise we are connecting to something different, and the something different can be our own selves.

[@jesuschristbiblebiblestudy]

Is there a correlation between feminization of church, and ordaining homosexual pastors & samesex marriage? Thanks.

[@MV-fj3fd]

This is spot on. Glad to hear this is Dr Brown's position. That is what I see in scripture, but I didn't know what his position is.

[@Unknown_Disciple_Of_Christ]

I definitely agree with you on this. There have been many arguments, discussions and debates. Woman have made great strides theology but man has his rightful place as overseer in the churches.

[@ThisIsTheWay76]

Thank you, Dr. Brown. With regard to apostles, I recently met a Christian woman who refers to herself as an apostle. Is this Biblical? And what can be said of "Junia" who is mentioned in Romans 16:7? Thanks!

[@FRN2013]

+John Angelbeck Good question. There seems to be two ways in which the Greek word for apostle is used in the Bible (we have many English words today that have multiple meanings). The word literally means "sent one." One use of the word is to be one of the Twelve, with authority of all other offices such as pastor/teacher & evangelist. The other use of the word is one who plants new churches. Junia seems to be the latter.

[@FRN2013]

There are "The Twelve," which are referred to as such in the Bible, but there are several other "apostles" named, including Junia, a woman.

[@kimpanamis]

+John Angelbeck Here is a very good article that explains the mention of Junia. carm.org/junia-apostle

[@kimpanamis]

+itsnotaboutme Here is a very good article that explains the mention of Junia. carm.org/junia-apostle

[@ThisIsTheWay76]

Kim Rowell Thank you!

[@daryldavis6420]

I do not will not listen to a False prophet who says, there is no such thing as women preachers. Evidently he don't know the word of God!!! Most men who don't believe in female preachers are insecure when it comes to women in authority because they lack confidence in their own ability to lead. God will use who he wants to and if. He uses a donkey to speak His mind why not a women? #GetDelivered Galatians 3:28-29 Joel 2:28

[@bordendonna]

I say, Yes, because a shepherd is sometimes a shepherdess. Yes, men are needed for leadership but women can be called. God doesn't put people in a box and He is known for making exceptions. Not to discount the need for men in the body or diminish their importance. Too many rigid, women bashers out there....it's scary.

[@franck3603]

Short and straight to the point.

[@wiznup]

Lord Jesus, please return soon and set your daughters free!. Yes, I know you already came to set the captives free but as you can see from some of these comments, we are still being held hostage. I am very supportive of our men stepping up in governmental leadership, there is something powerfully comforting to a woman when men lead. But, lets learn to release and celebrate the gifts and callings of women too.

[@ssgroche10]

Another note to add, consider tabitha whom Paul raise from dead, she was a disciple according to scripture. There were 3 recorded women Apostles. Who are we to tell our God who He can't use?

[@riptorn3591]

Is he saying only the “senior pastor” can’t be a woman? I don’t see that distinction in scripture.

[@daughterofzionnahlah7]

Scripture is scripture and it's not to be altered by the world. Amen.

[@bordendonna]

When is the term "governmental authority" used in scripture except in reference to the secular government? I cannot think of any other reference. Executive spiritual authority? Not in scripture. It's spiritual authority. Is this something only men can attain? I don't think so. Does God expect men to exercise it? Yes. Are women called to assume authority, too? Yes. Even in Genesis 1:28...God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” [God said to THEM, subdue, rule]

[@rapture321av5]

you really compromise when saying primarily etc... Doesn't matter if anyones offended. Women can teach women but not men. That should be clear. Women pastors are shameful.. especially those with short hair

[@RightlyRich247]

Thank you for not having an apologetic tone.

[@judiwhitesdad8202]

You may want to have an apologetic tone with the Lord though.

[@notboundtosilence8337]

+Sasha Corriveau Yes, Sasha, you may. You seem pretty prideful. Are you absolutely positive about your OPINIONS? Absolutely POSITIVE? Are you prepared to stand in judgement with your prideful attitude? Submission is a beautiful thing. You may want to really get on your knees in prayer begging to be shown the truth, before you start throwing stones at others. You just may want to humble yourself in prayer before you decide you are right. We are all still learning and doing our best to do the Fathers will. Your attitude of superiority and your self proclaimed bible expertise is just ugly.

[@1689solas]

What does that even mean?

[@doctrinalwatchdog6268]

This is just a compromise that as long as the "head pastor" (not a biblical term or office) as long as the head pastor is male then you can have female pastors under his authority. That may seem to work for some people when twisting 1 Timothy 2 but in 1 Corinthians 14:34-37 Paul makes it clear, they must remain silent in the church PERIOD and that is a commandment of God. -- "Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church. Or did the word of God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached? If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord."

[@c.c8491]

Was the word of God written for the righteous Did not Jesus free all of us from every law of death that was against us. Are we not all ministering spirits. Can a woman tell me how to be saved or just a man. Women are usually our first teachers. There are women Sunday School teachers all over the world. If a woman does good work in Christ by well doing would she not be blessed in or out of season if she fainted not. Did not the Lord say exalt not thyself against another, why do our Pastor do that. Or certain men in general. Did not the Lord justify the woman caught in Aldultry. Can women testify and tell about the goodness of the Lord. Just curious I am, but I can see that there has been a big misunderstanding on this subject in many of ways...

[@wiznup]

C. C this is exactly what I have been trying to tell you. Yes!

[@joeszulborski1013]

you said exalt not thyself against another. Is not this what those women who are claiming to be pastors over God's flock when they were not called to do that are doing? Or those tele-evangelists using the threat of hell fire and brimstone or curses for not tithing to them and their money hungry ways are doing? Women are encouraged to use their gift of teaching but to other women and children.

[@wiznup]

Joe Szulborski not true, There is no where in the Bible where it says a woman cannot teach a man

[@joeszulborski1013]

@@wiznup well what would you call i tim 2:12?

[@wiznup]

Joe Szulborski I would call it a grossly misinterpreted scripture that men use to subdue the giftings and the callings of God on HIS daughters. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy who was pastoring a church in Ephesus. Ephesus was known for its devotion to the goddess Artemis. She was the goddess of fertility and was believed to be the giver and taker of life and in that culture, women would call upon her for help when giving birth. This cult was entirely run by females and men were subservient. Ephesus was also steeped in Gnostic beliefs and in the beginning of Paul’s letter to Timothy he addresses false teachers because of all the demonic influences on the culture. The gnostics believed that Eve was the first human to be created. They taught that Eve gave life to Adam. Eve was a heroine in that culture because she desired knowledge, or “gnosis.” When Paul says he does not permit a woman to teach in this letter it is much more plausible that he is addressing Timothy’s problem in dealing with women who were false teachers influenced by the Artemus cult in which female supremacy was the norm. Furthermore, the word Paul used for “authority” in this passage is “authentein” and it is used nowhere else in the bible. This word is talking about “abusive power” and “acting on your own authority.” These women were more than likely extremely disrespectful to their husbands and they were teaching false doctrine in an abusive way so Paul instructs Timothy that they should be silent. He then instructs them to LEARN in silence. In other words, don’t teach when you don’t know what you are talking about, listen, learn, absorb and grow! In other passages of the New Testament we see Paul commending women in leadership and in teaching. Is Paul schizophrenic or do our brothers in the church need so desperately to silence women and oppress their giftings from the Holy Spirit that they refuse to consider the ENTIRE counsel of God?

[@maygelgawal6637]

Women only need to be still but support her pastor and the church, like working in the church together with the pastor and other member, moral and spiritual support, praying and assisting..encouraging members etc. God still sees the heart.. if you have a calling to preach..or called by the holy spirit so it be, if u feel that inner joy convicting you..

[@caramelunicorn8023]

Men and women both have different kinds of authority in the church I believe. But yeah scripturally its probably true. Ok.

[@HopeInBulgaria]

Amen bro. thank you for this clear summery. I agree!

[@WatchPrayAlways]

End Times News Ministry Praying for your protection, soon release, provision and protection for your sister and her family, and ongoing ministry to the Bulgarians, in Jesus' mighty name. Miss your videos, Pastor D! God bless you, sir!

[@WatchPrayAlways]

End Times News Ministry I agree with this, too.

[@hannas.2507]

Wow so good, thank you!

[@ambivertical]

So does God contradict his own Word when women like Deborah is a leader (judge)? When he says it should not be so?

[@tiathompson6674]

Dont forget about prophetess Huldah and MIRIAM.

[@ambivertical]

@@tiathompson6674 Prophetess is different than being a leader. Deborah was an actual Judge.

[@tiathompson6674]

@@ambivertical are you trying to say that the PROPHETIC office is not leadership. Have you seen the five fold offices in Ephesians. YOU telling me that none of those prophets in the bible were considered leaders. Does mot the word say that the church is founded on the apostles and prophets.

[@tiathompson6674]

@@ambivertical you do know that DEBORAH was both a PROPHET and a JUDGE.

[@ambivertical]

@@tiathompson6674 I'm talking about Overseers of the church in NT are called to be males as per topic of the video.

[@pappycool]

Whether it is pastoring, preaching or any other form of authority over men in the Church, any woman who pursues such an authority (and any men or woman that supports such a desire) is in active rebellion against God, displaying disobedience, proving that they are not under the influence of the Holy Spirit, but of their father, the devil. No verse used in support of women having authority over men in church can not align any verses presented in favour of women oreaching/pastoring with Genesis 3:16-17, 1 Timothy 2:11-15, 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Timothy 3:2, etc., and no one has authority to override the word inspired by God. Whoever produces theology that is not sustainable with the Scriptures in every verse, needs to change that theology for he is on the wrong path. We all must humble ourselves. Repent and fear God. Choose the narrow path not the wide. Or face His wrath. There are no other choices.

[@salad3925]

I mean i don't know. This seems heavily insincere and indecisive. Why did God go "Women can't do this" and then later on he's like "But sometimes women can do this if I let them." Why would God confuse us like this? Why would God bless an obvious sin? You can't even answer that I bet. There is no answer. God said women can't teach, but then you get instances of amazing female pastors, just what can you say against them?

[@alyas8357]

Carmyn D What sin are you talking about? Since when does God bless sin?

[@PreachTheWord1]

You made it clear that governmental authority is prohibited but never addressed teaching over men.

[@petesperfectpod]

Are Pastors meant to be in governmental authority in the church? I can only see Apostles in that position from scripture. There was a female apostle named Junias. This tells me that women can be in governmental authority. Unless someone can show me otherwise from scripture? Also, besides Jesus, can anyone give me a named Pastor in scripture, either male or female?

[@petesperfectpod]

I will stick with the actual Bible scholars on this one, who say that Junias was an Apostle.

[@daprofigs]

I guess I would have to ask you Dr. Brown what about the fact that since Jesus came back in the New Testament to restore things to the way they used to be. This aspect of women not being able to preaching would only be a result of the fallen world. And since Jesus come back to restore things are the way they used to be should this would not be an issue? Just asking. This does not mean that I am in agreement with women preaching. But I am of a Nazarene denomination and of course they do believe that women should preach and I’ve taken some classes and have gotten closer to the middle of the fence but I’m still on the side of I don’t think it is something to consider God ordained. Still open to dialog though! Thanks

[@joemisek]

Hi Dr. Brown, love your work, I've only recently started following you. I'd love to hear you engage or debate this issue more thoroughly, maybe specifically with points made by top egalitarian scholars like NT Wright. I was rather undecided on the issue until I attended a mostly egalitarian seminary in Chicago (North Park) and after hearing scholars there like Klyne Snodgrass work through the issue in detail, I found it fairly convincing. I currently on with a Vineyard church and there are a number of female lead or preaching pastors that (to me and many others) are clearly gifted and affirmed for their roles. What we do with the patriarchal culture in the ancient world and whether or not that is something God ultimately intends to preserve or break through is one of many key questions. So if you've had any debates or extended dialogues on this issue, I'm sure we'd love to view or read it.

[@titlit5779]

Just a contribution. Saul was not a priest nor a sacrificer. But he performed it and was rejected by God because he did not obey. People can perform various roles in an outstanding way but are not called to do so by God. The bible clearly announces that women should not preach, however there is no single verse telling they can. All those who defend women preachers do so by wrongly quoting women that were in different position (Deborah for e.g). Some talk about context, which is falls.

[@TheMeaningOfWorship]

Hey doctor brown I am a big follower of your radio show, debates, KZbin videos, and am in the process of acquiring a few of your books as well (once my studies give me the time to read on my own accord lol). I also have a few David H. Stern's works (his entire biblical translation, NT commentary, and Messianic Jewish Manifesto) and it is from these works my question originates. Essentially, stern (from my understanding) claims the passage in 1st Timothy is misunderstood, incorrectly rendered and actually points to, firstly, a spiritual responsibility that women are not to have over men, then secondly them being allowed to study in peace (not having to go about doing all the chores and such for the men - from my understanding). If you ever are allowed by your busy schedule to get around to reading his random comment on one of your hundreds of KZbin videos, I would appreciate your take on Stern's commentary (a scholar I have heard you advocate for).

[@familyman7sf]

newislandag20 good humility bro. some people have poor choice of vocabulary when correction should be done with love and patience. thats how we lose people and build barriers against one another

[@donaugustine9748]

Good understanding of scripture right there. A little soft but understood since dr. Brown leans on the charismatic. Plenty of women can, want to, and do, the work called for man to do. It is just not the woman’s (plural)place to lead a church. Or the house. But both sides have become disobedient and more and more women are stepping into this role as more men are stepping out. Wake up CHURCH!! Wake up MEN and WOMEN of GOD!!

[@KINGBEATZJB]

Amen, finally a brother that calls it the way it is. These cowards that do not call out these hypocrites, will have their day with God. Amen salute you brother.

[@genuinefaithinchrist383]

So do I go to my C.E church on Sunday ?... Churches have been shut for ages and dont want to waste it as the vicker or what ever they go by with them collars is a woman. I think i will go as its the closest church to me and I want to try and make friends.

[@bradleye1964]

We can do almost anything we want but if it goes against God and disobedience towards then making those choices will not be good for us.

[@nyc5051]

I can't be a member of any church were a woman is a pastor .

[@philos_theos]

Concise and to the point.

[@ETHANGELIST]

I was gonna click like on this video so it would be shared on my Twitter, but he kept saying "primarily" male, which leaves open the possibility or exception that SOME women can be pastors

[@ETHANGELIST]

Which part?

[@ETHANGELIST]

I don't believe women are allowed to be pastors according to the Scriptures. But Dr. Brown kept saying "primarily" in his video which may imply there can be exceptions to this.

[@sherryditzler7908]

@@ETHANGELIST I agree with you I would question the use of the word. I think maybe he was trying to tame thing's? It is a touchy subject. I know my Bible I read it and the Holy Spirit teaches me in it. I see the same. A woman should not Pastor. If I knowing as much as I do and shared this understanding with others. and they felt I should and or would make a good Pastor I would say thank you for the compliments but no thank you and I would tell them the Bible teaches a Pastor must be the husband of one wife. And I would explain how Eve was deceived 1st and why the serpent chose her and not Adam. I would also like to point out that I think this is one of the primary areas the apostasy is takings place in the church. We need women to take their rightful place as men need to be the men they are meant to be. This is a issue of role reversal and the more this happens the more the gender confusion issue escalates. It is creating a domino affect. Women who are pastoring need to adhere to the written Word of God and repent.

[@c.c.1029]

Can you tell me the jobs that, Miriam, Deborah, and Hulidah what was their roles in the bible. Also the bible saids that God is the same he never changed. Ok can you tell me what does acts 2v 17 means and dear Sir can you please tell me what does Romans 2 v 11. Means your video I do not agree with. Because for 1 IAM a woman and God has called me into a gift of exhortation and to phophetcize. So I'll be listening for your response. Thank you 😊

[@fabianposadas7588]

When Jesus would speak to the people he only spoke in parables and no one understood him, not even his own disciples, but after everyone left his disciples would ask him and the truth would be revealed to them. Jesus Told them: Mark 4:11-12 (KJV) And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them. He said "all these things are done in parables". When he said this he was referring to everything. Everything and not only the parables he spoke but everything in scripture.. When Paul wrote that "a woman should learn in silence" he was explaining something deeper (a parable) that is often not recognized because again no one understands, not even us the disciples of Jesus (But when we ask Christ he reveals the truth to us). Paul gives us a hint near the end of the section where we can find the meaning behind these verses. 1 Timothy 2:13-14 (KJV) For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. This tells us that the mystery behind these scriptures can be found back in the story of Adam and Eve. What I am about to share I pray it blesses you. But do not take my word for it. Pray on it and ask God. When we ask him he reveals the truth to us (Mat 7:7). When God created Adam and Eve the scripture says he "called their name Adam". Genesis 5:2 (KJV) Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. The Scriptures also say that "they were one flesh". Genesis 2:23-24 (KJV) And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Adam and Eve are symbolic of being the same person. "They were one flesh". again Scripture says and he "called their name Adam". The meaning behind all this is this. We are all Adam and Eve. Every single one of us (individually) are Adam and Eve. Here is an example of what I mean: When we were kids we used to watch cartoons and sometimes in cartoons they would show a little Angel and a little devil that would sit on the shoulders of the cartoon character. The little Angel would be saying "do the right thing" while the little devil would be saying "do what you want". The little angel and the little devil are symbolic of Adam and Eve. The voices within us, are mindsets. Adam is symbolic of understanding the Truth while Eve is symbolic of not understanding. Eve is symbolic of the fallen state,our carnal nature. When God gave the commandment to Adam that he may eat of any tree except of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil, Eve had not yet been created. After he gave him the commandment God said "It is not good for man to be alone". Genesis 2:16-18 (KJV) And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. When the serpent approached Eve, he approached her because she didn't fully understand. Genesis 3:1-3 (KJV) Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. She told the serpent that God hath said "Ye shall not eat of it neither shall ye touch it". God never said neither shall ye touch it. Which shows us that she didn't understand. The story of Adam and Eve is the story of every single one of us (individually). Everyday the serpent approached us and tries to convince us to do what we want. We either know the truth (and do what is right) and listen to the voice of Adam within us, or we do not fully understand and follow our carnal desires (the voice of Eve). Everyone in the eyes of God are equal. No one is greater than anyone. Men are not greater than women nor are women greater than men. In fact we are all made in God's image. Genesis 1:27 (KJV) So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 1 Timothy 2:11-12 (KJV) Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. Now when Paul wrote let a women learn in silence he hinted about Adam and Eve. Which tells us that "Man" is symbolic of Adam who understood the truth and "Woman" are symbolic of Eve who didn't fully understand. So "Man" are males or females who know the truth, and "women" are male or females who do not understand. When Paul wrote let the women learn in silence what he was saying was : let anyone who doesn't understand (male or female) learn in silence. And that a person who doesn't understand should not teach nor usurp authority over someone who does understand (male or female). 1 Corinthians 11:6-7 (KJV) For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. When scripture says that a woman should cover her head it means a person who does not understand (male or female) should cover their head with the word of God, with the Truth. When the scripture says that a man should not cover his head it means a person in truth (male or female) should not cover their heads with the lies of the world. Genesis 3:20 (KJV) And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. Why is Eve called the mother of all living? Because again Eve is symbolic of our fallen state. Jesus once said "let the dead take care of the dead and let the living take care of the living". To be dead means to not be awoken to the truth, It means to be in darkness. When were in the world we were all dead. We were all Eve, in our fallen state. But when we gave our lives to Christ, we were brought back from the dead. We went from being dead (Eve) to being alive. We are alive in Christ. So Eve is the mother of all living because we were all once Eve. Elizabeth said to Mary the mother of Jesus: "Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb". When Elizabeth told her this she was actually referring to all of us. I will explain again women are symbolic of not understanding the truth. We were all once women (males and females who didn't understand the truth). Mary the mother of Jesus is symbolic of all of us. Mary gave birth to Christ a virgin birth. According to the Thayer Greek Lexicon a virgin is defined as "a marriageable maiden" in other words someone worthy of being married to the bridegroom. When we think of the word virgin we think of someone who has never had sex or in other words undefiled. But when scripture refers to us as the bride of Christ we are being called virgins (mariagable maidens) which are undefiled. But wait? How are we undefiled? In Jeremiah 31:34 the scriptures say: "I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more". Which tells us we are cleansed of our sins and are made undefiled, virgins. When we give our life to God he changes us he gives us a new heart and a new spirit and we give birth to Christ within us (we receive the Holy Spirit). So when Elizabeth said "blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb". She was talking to everyone who has received the Holy Spirit to everyone who has given birth to Christ within. God is all loving and we are all equal in the eyes of God. God bless

[@genoz6949]

He still never answered the question if woman can be pastors? If his answer is no then why does he deal with women pastors?

[@jackmartin6595]

Thank you for your honesty. For whatever reason this is one area of scripture that the church has danced around. Its not an insult that a women is second in command. No more than it would be for the VP of a corporation. We have let the world shape our theology there. Husband of one wife is very clear. That's the qualification for an over seer. If a woman is the head of the church, how does she submit to a husband at home. What if he tells her not to do something, you see it doesn't make sense for it to not be consistent in practice. Again its no insult its the order that God chose. So again thank you for the courage to touch on what so few will.

[@c.c8491]

Sir some women do not have a husband at home to ask anything. Ok where does that leave her. Ok what if her husband is a drunk at home like mine is he won't even pray. So then what. So after the holy ghost comes up on you and you shall receive power and if you have ever had it you can not shut up nor can you stop giving God the praise. Bless you.

[@c.c8491]

@G G God not force anyone my husband has to be willing. You may have the holy spirit but unless your neighbor is willing to you can not give it to them. So Even though I still try to show him God's love his drinking is a stronghold even my anointed pastor has prayed with him and still he has not surrender to God. Bless you. If it was that easy would not the entire world be filled

[@vanessaloy1049]

Some women don’t have husbands.

[@gospelfighter6548]

James 1 3 Do not become teachers in large numbers, my brothers, since you know that we who are teachers will incur a [a]stricter judgment.

[@c.c8491]

The husband is the head. True the scriptures saids that in the last days your sons and your daughter will have dreams. Should the woman keep her dreams silent even if it will free many that are bound seeking answers from God in the name of the Lord? Can you answer that question.

[@paullavoie5542]

I've hear a beloved sister of mine refer to paul as a masogenistic pig. I felt really uncomfortable around her and her husband after that and sense they took control of the church I attended I have not gone back. Also it seems that a lot of woman control the churchs through their husbands. I've seen the exact same woman pass her finger across her neck letting her husband to know that it is time to end the service. How is it possible that the spirit is able to move within this enviroment where he is stiffled. I think in order for the spirit to move I am with Paul that no woman should ever beable to teach the church. However as Paul said you don't have to believe this for it has nothing to do with salvation.

[@christwitness847]

The greatest authority given by God is to women, and it is to bring forth life thru child bearing. That authority cannot be contested. But men authority can be contested, and it is in many places.

[@FRN2013]

I agree, Dr Brown. Women should not pastor, but there are several NT examples of women preachers & prophetesses. They are always under the submission of the local church when they do it.

[@FRN2013]

Here is an excellent thorough, well-documented complement to this short video: christianstandard.com/2014/03/should-women-preach-the-story-of-one-bible-college-facultys-quest-for-an-answer/

[@careyunknown3449]

there is a difference between women preachers/prophetess and women pastors

[@yeshuaservant7]

+Carey Cooper There sure is a difference between those five fold ministry offices. A big difference.

[@FRN2013]

I agree, Carey & y7. The article I linked explains that in detail. :)

[@fernandopaulus9088]

Brown you are wrong!!! the part where the book states that it was woman who were deceived and not Adam, it is in direct response to what the women of Ephesus was teaching and not an emphasis on why women shouldn't teach, go back to chapter 1 in Timothy, their aim in Ephesus was to fight false doctrine and they taught about goddesses in Greece Ephesus at the time

[@catherinesikazwe86]

Unfortunately in Jesus there is no male or female. To confirm it Joel 2:29 says even on my servants both men and women I will pour out my Spirit in those days. That was God speaking.

[@davidgiuggio]

Just because God is pouring out His Spirit on males and females doesn’t negate that they have specific roles within the church

[@LArtisteBridalOrigin]

Amen to that....!

[@caart6317]

Sometimes I imagine Paul so upset in heaven when he sees how Bible teachers has misinterpreted his letters. Wasn't he Jewish and pharisee and a son of pharisee ( Acts 23:6) ? He was so fanatic tills he was hunting the Christians to kill and prison them. Could that and maybe other things affected his judgment about women? Or maybe he was just talking about women in those days when they some of them were priests to pagan religion, who were into preaching and sin. Maybe he didn't want them to talk in the church after they became Christians? I am sure he ment good and I even saw him in one of my prophetic dreams once. When I see a woman pastor in a church, to be honest with you, I don't feel okay in my spirit and I asked God why. Maybe because I grew up between Rome orthodox and Rome Catholic churches until I born again in my 39 of age. We used to see only male priests, even they see women from up.. The questions are: 1: Does Abba Father prefers men over women? 2: Why God created Adam before Eve? 3: Does God see His Glory only on men but not on women? 4: What was the Lord Jesus's attitude and words about / toward women? 5: Why Eve was tempted first and why Paul mentioned that and used it as a trigger point in his argument? 6: What about women in Bible and outside of it who are teachers or prophets; should they stop doing that? 7: Who would be the head of a house when the wife is wiser and deeper in God's Word? 8: If a wife rule in the marriage is not lowering to her soul then why is to the husband? 9: Why do you think women were treated badly the beginning of the times by societies ? 10: Is the spirit of a man different from the spirit of a woman? 11: The Bible said that we would be kings and priests to our Lord for a 1000 years when He will come again; are only men who will be ?

[@ricrogers4250]

Would it be posible for Christ to die for our sins on the cross should he have been a woman? I don't think so. God has His reasons. Nothing happens randomly regarding God.

[@c.c8491]

Hi I can see your point on yes it would have to be male figure to die on the cross indeed we thank Jesus for that. That has nothing to do with women can teach. Your mother taught you first or some other woman in your life. Now I do agree women should not stand in pulpits to teach. They should stand by the alter of prayer and teach. Sir I must say if holy ghost power has been endowed in you it is hard to just sit down and shut up and I won't in Jesus name.

[@wiznup]

I don’t think women have concerns about the gender of Jesus. He was born of the seed of a woman though and of course the Holy Spirit. What an honor to all women.

[@c.c8491]

Rogers. Hello Sir here is the deal. Be this unto you Daniels 5 v 21 if you do not Repent. Do you not know there is neither male nor female in God for we are the body of Christ Galatians 3v28-29 Halialuia. By faith and by the call of God women can teach. This word of God alone proves it Romans 3 v 22-23. I urge you sir in the name of Jesus to Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus for the remission of your sins. Seek Jesus sir through Prayer many times of day and he will reward you with an understanding of his word according to Proverbs 23 v 23. Peace be multiplyed unto You.

[@c.c8491]

@@wiznup If the conversation is other than the words of God it is not worth my time let it be according to the scriptures. Peace be multiplyed unto you.

[@wiznup]

Yes, please do let it be according to the scriptures. There is not one scripture that talks about women not being able to stand behind the altar. You have got to be kidding me. Do you not see how "legalistic" you are being? Did they have altars in the homes where the early church met? No. Did they have altars in the streets where the gospel was preached? No. Are we even commanded to preach or teach behind an altar? No. Are the men commanded to teach behind an altar? No. What is so special about the altar that a woman cannot stand behind it. It is just a piece of wood. This is the kind of nonsense that comes out of a total ignorance of the scriptures. It turns people completely off to God.

[@vincentrichardson1045]

God never ordained a woman biblically to preach. There is no evidence of this in the Bible; if anything he told us a few things 1.that god is the head of Jesus, jesus the head of man, man the head of woman, woman head of the household/children 2.he told us what titles women can hold, the Bible says entreat the young women as sisters and the older women as mothers, not bishops pastors evangelist etc. 3. He told us that any preacher of his has to be instant in season and out of season. If God told the woman to guide her house bare children and cleave to her husband what time is allotted left for her to preach in season and out of season. Is she gonna preach pregnant? God is not the author of confusion. Study people

[@abrahamnunez100]

Vincent Richardson what do you mean in season and out if season. I'm confused?

[@tiathompson6674]

Vincent Richardson.......you have some very antiquated views about women and some misunderstandings about the call and anointing of God. There are many platforms for preaching, and not all of them involve leaving the home on far away missionary journeys....BUT even if they did, it does not dampening a woman's ability to do so, even if she is pregnant. Pregnancy isn't a disease you know..... A woman is quite capable of flowing in the anointing and delivering a word from God while she is with child.

[@mhvlastname164]

You seem to equate women with some type of breeding maggot, like that's all she's good for. Not sure how any man with the Holy Spirit in dwelling in him can take such an arrogant and degrading stance.

[@ssgroche10]

I hate to ruin your logic on this subject, but if you are going to argue that point consider Paul's words. "I suffer a woman not to teach. " which clearly states his opinion that we now use that as if its the Commandments of God

[@jayd4ever]

so women can teach but only teach women not to teach a man or when a male pastor is there?

[@JD-vi4ml]

Very well explained

[@sayedesam2042]

Bottom line .. god can use men and women for any spiritual gift .. any ministry service .. but the senior pastor is male You can check Dr Brown short video in the same channel about women teaching

[@damajoro1624]

We only have ONE Pastor.

[@kingjesuscomes]

Right on!!!! Im happy Dr Brown seeks to stand with the Word of God!!! I think men should be valuing and recognizing TRIBLE what God has called women to be and to do! Even husbands should appriciate the secret services of their wives that no-one in the world sees they are doing and reward their wives abundantly!!!!!!!!! Then there would be no schism in the family and in body of Christ. 20 But now, indeed, many are the members, but one body. 21 And the eye is not able to say to the hand, I have no need of you; or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. 22 But much rather the members of the body seeming to be weaker are necessary. 23 And those of the body we think to be less honorable, to these we put more abundant honor around them . And our unpresentable members have more abundant propriety. 24 But our presentable members have no need. But God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to the member having need, 25 that there not be division in the body, but that the members might have the same care for one another. (1Cor12) Could it be that women would not even want to be the "head" leader of their family or leading pastors over men if they saw the richness of what God has made them (as women) and rewards of God for them fulfilling their own purposes in His Kingdom!!! Who would want to loose such treasures??? In ideal family they would be so blessed by the provision of God-given (Christ-like) manly leadership that has released them even greater way to live and grow in their Christ-exalting womanhood! wooow... I believe women are so free in the Holy Spirit and so full of rest in their souls when they find this yoke of Jesus Christ! People want the positions where they think they would be "loved". What a delusion! Some want to be pastors for this kind of orphan motives. How different it looks in the kingdom of God. We dont need to harshly battle our way through with elbows to be the first in the line to receive some recognition. Father pours the full power of His love and affirmation to each one who comes to Him in His Son Jesus Christ! He speaks to each of His child His words which fulfill their hearts! He elevates the weak... the one who goes low. He lowers the one who is full of himself and elevates himself. God's kingdom is the Kingdom of the humility of Jesus Christ! its the way of the cross! In our age we do it opposite... we worship CEO's, christian leaders and presidents and they receive all the applause. No wonder every one wants to have those positions and no woman wants to be excluded from opportunity to being praised that way. No wonder so many people think that equals greatness. BUT JESUS SAID THEY HAVE HAD THEIR REWARD!!!! OHHHH what a difference it would make if we would go after the applause of God instead!!!! If we would use our little homes and secret places to exalt Him... even with our family members speaking like Jesus would to them and treating them like Jesus would...!!! Who is greatest in the Kingdom? MATTHEW 18:4 He is the one who took little child and told that whoever humbles himself to be like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. OH MAN!!! Why does not everyone hunt this kind of positions. Humility! Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth! matt 5 ps 37 If we would seek His Kingdom in the beauty of meekness and humility of Jesus. What a rest there would be to our souls instead of striving of this world!!!! matt 11:28-30

[@robine1018]

I agree with you 100%

[@lourenciamiesner6960]

Men would always try and underplay women. God calls people to fulfil specific functions. God will decide who He wants as pastors, male or female.

[@RTreturns]

My other video had some audio problems. Here is my video that shows that women can preach from the pulpit and according to the bible be a pastor. vimeo.com/167672540

[@zaveleabrown2694]

The Bible says man is the head not the woman Bible says women not supposed to be Pasto no matter what and how you but it

[@tammlen2284]

I think GOD can do what He wants. He is sovereign.

[@sherryditzler7908]

He does He never goes against what is set forth in the Bible. That would make Him a whimsical God. He is not He is the Great I AM He changes not. We obey Him or not it is that simple.

[@pinkisforpimps]

The term "senior pastor" is not in the bible.

[@ThunderKat2012]

Doesn't matter....Paul & Peter were over everyone. They would have positions that were equal to being senior pastors...as well as the rest of the disciples

[@pinkisforpimps]

My point was that it's a bit inconsistent to say we need to follow only whats in the bible, meanwhile we throw around the term "senior pastor" as if that is in the bible.

[@judiwhitesdad8202]

Under the curse, yes but we, Jesus followers are no longer under the curse. I feel sorry for men who think it is black & white. If you read this & think I meant only men & not human... You misunderstood me just like everyday when people misunderstand God.

[@kingofthemultiverse4148]

I agree the only thing that women are forbidden from is spiritual leadership and authority over men WITHIN the Church, but women can pastor and teach other women and children, but there are times when God would raise women as authority over men such as the prophetess Deborah but as an exception not rule, so God can and has used women in wondrous ways, and women still play pivotal roles in the Body of Christ.

[@rcmin]

Yes, place of authority OUTSIDE the Church

[@Mussie83]

You are correct brother. ❤️

[@rtex8563]

And yet in Christ, there are neither male nor female some would argue. I know there are female pastors in several denominations. Who can say God didn't call them to that?

[@ThunderKat2012]

I would say...judge them then by how they teach the bible...but we don't have any examples of women teaching other then Jezebel and we know how that turned out.

[@tiathompson6674]

Bruce Banner, The minute a man brings of Jezebel in the context of women preaching, he has immediately identified his ignorance for everyone to see. 1. Bruce, was Jezebel a daughter of Israel and God or was she a Pagan Phoenician princess? 2. Bruce Banner, did Jezebel ever serve God or did she practice idolatry? 3. Bruce Banner did Jezebel who never served God teach people to follow God or was she trying to lead the people away into idol worship? So then Bruce Banner, comparing God's daughters his called ministers who are anointed by the Holy host, to a pagan phonecian princess is an inaccurate analogy. Let us get a Rhema revelation from the word of God and an accurate understanding of what it is saying.

[@One.Cor.Productions]

You are waffling. This video did nothing to clarify what scripture says as your words tow the line.

[@salad3925]

So if women can't be pastors. Can women be debators? Like the kind of debates you and Dr. White have been a part of.

[@dylanbiggs3997]

Carmyn D There's a Christian Apologist by the name of Mary Jo Sharp. She debated Matt Dilhaunty.

[@robertcain3426]

Yes. And I also think that the church today do not fully understand the role of pastors, prophets, teachers etc. They are gifts of the Spirit, not appointments. The only appointments are elders and deacons. And during a meeting, pastors are not in control.

[@livefree316]

Women seeking to be pastors and Lead men is the same thing as LGBT people seeking to justify their Rebellion to God. Such Behavior forces other people to choose between God's word or their behavior. sadly many choose to go with the rebellious person's Behavior over God's word.