WHERE I'M AT.... Complementarian vs. Egalitarian, my future, Women in Ministry, & Mike Winger

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Thank you Lord for your goodness all along the way, thank you for the cross and for your love! Lord I pray for every single person that watches this video, may they see You and turn and glorify you. Amen

[@Jennifer_Cruz]

Amen! ❤

[@stephanietorres5524]

Amen. You're such an inspiration to me and you're to me the proverbs 31 woman. I'm sorry people are mean and don't get your message because they get stuck you keep going for the rest of us who need your inspo!!!!

[@daniellerintjema2408]

Cheering you on Faith!💛☺

[@samanthagraveswalters8443]

Go listen to The podcast For the Gospel. He answer the questions about women very fair and with Grace.

[@nivahidalgo6422]

Amen! 🥰☺

[@MelissaDougherty]

I've been following Mike's series too. Your vids have popped up every now and then and I finally decided to comment. I've had to go through a process over the last ten years with this topic as well. I feel you, and am praying for you 🙏

[@Loj0468]

I love that Melissa Dougherty, one of my other favorite KZbinrs, is supporting you! Y’all are both awesome!

[@bradgrant3338]

@Melissa Doughtery, it was very kind of you to reply to Faith. You are one of the best Bible teachers on the web. Please keep doing what you are doing and may God bless and protect you in your ministry.

[@LaU-015]

Love you Melissa !!!! You inspire me in my minister as a Mother 😍

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Thank you, @Melissa Dougherty :)

[@jamis7211]

💖🙏🥰

[@kylesylvest7126]

Hi Faith, I'm one of your male viewers, and I've thought about commenting on the other videos concerning this topic for a bit now. As someone who has asked similar hard questions that could be costly on a communal and familial level, I can 100% relate and really admire your openness and commitment to scripture and mission. I think what most people don't realize is that the conclusions, or lack thereof, which come from asking the hard questions don't come easy. When we wrestle these things out, it's not because we woke up one day with a posture of rebellion. We arrive at them kicking and screaming, throwing ourselves at the mercy of God, open to the guidance of the Spirit. We just need to be given the space to ask hard questions and steer into God's Word without feeling like a "bad person" for doing it. As you continue to wrestle with your calling and theological position, I pray you continue to see and experience God every step of the way. You are a blessing to so many, I share your videos with fellow Bible nerds often. Keep up the good work for the Kingdom!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Wow, thank you Kyle! 🥹

[@allthethingsyouwillsee1081]

Totally agree

[@kimberlym3479]

Well said, Kyle. You took the words out of my mouth.

[@forhisglory8471]

Israel means to wrestle with God. Let us wrestle together. Thank you, Kyle, for your shared strength as a man. The strength of a man comes from more than just the strength of his arms.

[@sarabockenstedt9237]

100%!!!

[@taraingersoll8691]

Faith, I am a 64 yr. old grandma. I have been following your channel for about 8-9 months. Thank you for sharing this process with us. Many have come at you in judgment, and you remained honest and gracious. While stones were cast at you, there were many more of us praying for you and your family during this delicate spiritual quest for where you fit as a woman in today’s church. I appreciate how upfront and brave (yes, brave. It takes a strong and brave/courageous person to lay her heart bare for the YT audience) knowing the cost of being so open. Paul understood the cost of sharing the Gospel. He bore the scars of beatings, being stoned and so on. You also weighed the cost, and went on to study, pray, seek spiritual guidance, and through it all, continued to bring us videos. Like I said-brave. When people throw emotional stones of judgment at you, keep your eyes focused on our Savior. Keep your heart and mind on His Word. Always remember that there are many, many of us that are praying for you, and that we will continue praying for you and your family. May God bless you as you seek to become the best servant of Christ that you can be. I shall be looking forward to your next video.

[@rebekahpagedesigns]

❤️

[@jaimeg.3012]

My preacher is a firm believer that we have to ask the hard questions in order to grow in our faith. I can't count the number of times he has told the congregation that our questions do not scare God. They delight God because it shows we have a desire to know Him better. I love that I am able to go to my preacher with my questions and he will direct me to resources for me to study and gain insight to my questions. He also does not condemn me or fuss at me if I come to a different understanding on those secondary issues. He will often sit down and we will discuss our view point and how we came to our belief using the scripture.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

WOW! That's amazing and SO important!

[@Kimberley_Veronica]

Love this!!! Also totally agree.

[@AllieTrumpower]

I love that -- "our questions do not scare God." The best conversations I've had with my pastor all involved us talking about things we disagreed on. I value his input and wisdom, even if we don't agree on every point. There's so many layers to faith-- we are not going to be on the same page every topic every time!

[@lisacannon9229]

I truly believe you are an extremely gifted teacher. As a faithful Christian, you will do what God sees you doing. I can tell you, your Bible study videos and now programs you have put out are amazing and you already are helping so many of us. I am so proud of what you're doing AND your questioning. That's how we learn and mature in our faith and lives. Never stop seeking!

[@nivahidalgo6422]

I agree with you, Lisa. Faith, you are a gifted teacher. I enjoy your videos & learned to dig deeper into God's Word. You are a great blessing to me and all you view your channel.

[@tam4givin]

A good teacher does not constantly draw attention to self and be stubbornly defiant to more mature teachers, her church and God. She has gone further and further from God, even lying. People are not saying she is a bad person. She is disobeying God and greatly neglecting and emotionally abusing her children. She is an emotional wreck. She use to admit she gets almost zero sleep, is a full time pastor’s wife, mother of toddlers, and spends hours every day on KZbin. She makes very unwise decisions like going to a false teacher for wisdom, claiming she has to do these videos for money yet then rents a building away from home and fill it up and decorate! Sitting at Jesus’s feet is not being a pastor or teaching. She wants everyone to be humble except her! A good teacher is humble! A good teacher obeys God in welcoming Godly discipline even rebuke when needed. But she wants to only go by part of God’s Word, not all of it. God warns us about taking away, adding, twisting to what we feel or want. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@lisacannon9229]

I'm sorry tam4givin but I don't agree. I haven't seen her being anything but humble. What false teachers have you seen her reference? What I've seen of her is a woman with a passion for God's Word and a gift for teaching. I'm surprised you continue to watch her if feel this way. But we are all allowed to form our own opinions.

[@ORSkie]

​@tam4givin could you be specific about false teachings? I have only seen genuine desire to understand, and seeking out what the Bible says, but I'm pretty new to this channel, too, so have not hardly begun to touch the quantity of vids.

[@aprilmatilda7743]

Eww

[@hedydoyful]

Thank you for sharing your heart! As I listened to you, I kept thinking how we need to not get so caught up in secondary issues, and I was so happy to hear you say that we need to give GRACE to each other, especially on the secondary issues. We are all a work in progress. Keep reading the Bible and seeking God! He is a good God, gracious, and can handle your questions, even though some of His children can't. From middle school until I graduated, I attended a wonderful church that lived out a balanced approach to the issue you are struggling with-- the pastor was the pastor and he was a wonderful person, but his wife was such a gifted teacher. The best services were when she was teaching because I learned so much from her. She has written many books and you would probably recognize her name. But it was always so clear and evident that her husband was her head and she respected him and his role as pastor. I lived with this example and never felt concerned about the controversy. However, when I became a mother and my husband and I were struggling financially, I had to stop listening to certain teachers that I really enjoyed because they made me feel like a failure as a mother because I had to work-- there was no financial way we could live on one salary. Eventually I was making more than my husband, then double what he was earning, and now we live on my income alone-- because God has blessed me in my career, and that is HIS doing, not mine. Now 26 years into marriage, I have gained so much peace in my life when I stopped letting others tell me what a Godly woman is. I started leaning on God's word to tell me who I am, instead of listening to people tell me who I am not (especially Proverbs 31). The proof is in the pudding... my children (in their 20s now) and my husband constantly praise me far more than I know I deserve.

[@suzannedebusschere1607]

Thanks. This is the first of your videos that I've seen, and I enjoyed it and think you make good points.

[@deannacooner3565]

Yeah! you said what I have been saying for fifty years. I ran into the hard-core "No women teaching" in college and in my attempts to attend seminary I was told I could take hospitality or music classes only because I was a woman. You did a great job on this touchy subject and I am so grateful to see a beautiful woman applying scripture in a sound doctrinal stance for young women to see who we are in Christ. Jesus told Martha not to fret over "hospitality" to leave Mary alone because she "chose the good part." Like you I chose the good part and finally received my seminary degree at the age of 58. I now have a vital counseling ministry in my church where I share the gospel one on one mostly with young adults with many of the struggles you address. I know I can use your vids and have truth. Thank you for your ministry. .

[@danielkim672]

The person saying 'no women teaching' itself is not Biblical right? We see several examples of the New Testament. So to conflate that person to the more common thoughts from the complimentary side is wrong as that person is in the extreme. I think I understand what you are saying 'choose the good part', but I don't think you would disagree that ALL of God's revealed Word to is is the Good Parts. What is bad or not relevant in the Bible? God bless you and what you do. You are not describing your role as anything that is against the teaching of the Bible. You are not one a founding pastor of a church, a lead senior pastor, an overseer elder.

[@bobhawkins2997]

No one can counsel women like other women. Congrats on finishing your Seminary degree.

[@stevewayman7179]

My dear sister in Christ, I heR your heart and see your quiet and gentle spirit that is of great value in the sight of God. Your willingness to submit to the scripture. Your willingness to serve the Lord. You are never a bad person for asking questions. God is not afraid of our questions. I pray that as you study the scriptures, you will be encouraged by what you find and let it settle the issue in your heart. Please know that you are never bad for asking any questions. Your brother in Christ. God Bless.

[@h2smom]

My daughter and I often used to daydream about a “build a Bible “. I was looking for a specific Bible that didn’t exist- how cool to have one where you could click all your needs and have it created for you: Translation, number of ribbons, tabs or no tabs, how much journaling space, cover type, etc. I would love to see the one you come up with!! I appreciate your honesty and openness in these videos!

[@yvettemilby5274]

I came across this video and appreciate your candor. I also am a woman who has struggled with my gifts and calling. God gifted me as a teacher and have just graduated from Seminary, and I also am a Biblical counselor/pastor. I have come, over my 56 years as a Christian, to consider myself a middletarian. So, your statement that you are in the middle too was refreshing. I believe in submission and the headship model, and I believe women using their gifts, even in leadership. Keep seeking after Christ and growing in the knowledge of Him! God bless you and shine His beautiful face on you!!

[@taylorjeffery4363]

Submission doesn't oppose egalitarianism or complementarianism.... submission is a reality of the Christian life for all Christians all the time. We submit to one another in love.

[@markhylen2963]

Remember the word Submission in Biblical word usage is the same word as Believe, Accept, Obey, Submit, Trust. Having Confidence in is how BDAG defines the word

[@Himmiefan]

Yes! People who read obedience and authority in Ephesians read the text through the lenses of the fallen world and don't really get Christ and his teachings.

[@MyBibleLab]

I really appreciate the example you are setting by showing the process of wrestling through hard questions. Somewhere along the way we have forgotten how to ask questions and sit with God in the unknowing. And I think as we watch you do this it can make many of us feel uncomfortable because it’s much easier to assume we know it all and more importantly, we are right about it all. 😅 (Coming from a reforming know-it-all.)

[@michelkleban1645]

When you publish your nerd Bible, I want to put in my order NOW. you are inspiring, keep teaching and sharing your knowledge with us,

[@mattierutherford6956]

Being a babe in my FAITH, any questions I ask or question the Word. I was accused of not being saved or the Holy Spirit is not…all kinds of evil attacking me. I am the type of person who wants to know why? who, what, when, and where? I’m a researcher by nature. Sometimes I have to slow down to let scripture sink in. I do my morning devotional and then study a chapter a day. Breaking down each sentence. And it’s really helped me.

[@MyBibleLab]

@@mattierutherford6956 Keep up the good work, sounds like you are on the right track! 👏❤

[@Onetruth33]

Female Pastors or female Leadership in the church is not a hard question. Just because someone is good at something or has a passion for it, doesn’t mean we do it. Being a Christian means foregoing our own desires to follow Gods plan.

[@damarisbenzar3706]

@Brandon P What God gives a light and then demands for it to be dimmed? What God sets ablaze a fire for it to be put out?

[@msfantasy2013]

Recently one of our Sunday School lesson series was WOMEN IN MINISTRY. I have NEVER struggles with the idea of women in ministry until last year. Then, all of a sudden…. I had a question and NO ONE COULD SATISFY ME WITH AN ANSWER. I have actually listen to hundreds of sermons, read commentary, prayed, searched, begged God, and my husband told me stop searching and wait on God’s answer. So, while I am studying Mary at the tomb for a Sunday School Lesson, and God spoke to me and said, “who did I send out and ask to spread the Good News? I said Mary. God said, “Well why can’t they be in ministry and pastor?” I cried like a baby!!! I believe hold-heartily women can be pastor!

[@damarisbenzar3706]

Your story sounds just like mine!

[@wordsofjames]

That wasn't God then if it conflicts with hand Bible.

[@젬마에듀케이션]

Thank you so much!

[@melissafranki3841]

This.video.is.everything. I thought I was the only one struggling with this internally! Thank you for this and don't stop 💓

[@jessman8597]

As a pastor, I still wrestle with this. But this is one of the best exploration of this topic. This is the most godly discussion I've heard on this. Thanks for displaying the love of Christ even in this debate.

[@richardthelionheart01]

As a pastor - would you take 10 mins to read my blogpost - I believe I have used iron clad exegesis to refute a famous teaching from Billy Crone who says women cannot be pastors - I dug into this for years and believe we are all missing the final piece of this debate puzzle: sirrichardthelionheart.blogspot.com/2021/08/to-be-clear-i-had-never-heard-of-billy.html

[@danielkim672]

It is interesting people wrestle with this. When the focus is on God's Word, it seems pretty clear regarding leadership of a church, sheparding the church, teaching over the entire body of the church versus the Great Godly work of evangelism.

[@jessman8597]

@@danielkim672 It's interesting, I was always strongly against women in ministry, until I was challenged to prove my beliefs via Scripture. All of a sudden things weren't so easy. I'm leaning more towards women in ministry than against. Plenty of Scripture seems to support that position.

[@danielkim672]

@@jessman8597 I suppose one would need to define what 'women in ministry' means to them. In the sort of narrow way I wrote my view, are you disagreeing with those comments? If so, since there are plenty of Scripture to support the opposite of what I wrote, can you quickly share some 3-5 verses so I can look up and study them?

[@sandypope6366]

Faith, please keep doing what God has called you to do. You are doing a good work for God. I am praying for you, because you are clearly growing out of the place where you worship. Be encouraged. "For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do" (Heb 6:10). Thank you so much for your ministry. I am also a woman who has graduated from seminary and a woman whom God has called to preach and teach his word. I am blessed by what God has called you to do.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Thank you for taking the time to type that kind comment!

[@KeanaStadler-e5f]

Faith heart❤️ i agree that you shouldn't worry too much about negative comments,but i know that as believers we should help carrying each others burdens through prayer and listening.We are not perfect. Thank you for sharing a struggle that me and others have.Thank you for sharing your teachings,joy and heart aches with honesty.God makes his face shine upon you.I can see that.😊✨️

[@AntoniaOkafor]

What a blessing and answer to prayer this video is. THANK YOU for being faithful and speaking out loud. The part about believing you have a teaching gift versus a pastoral gift was so incredibly edifying and beneficial to me!! thank you!!

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Hey sis, I’m sorry that the divisiveness of this subject had caused people to personally attack you. That’s not fair. I’m thankful for your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@marilynrivera9501]

Wow..I am way older and have struggled profusely on this subject matter for most of my life ! Even to the point that I rejected church and blamed Eve and did not want any part of being a women in the Christian world. Only to be 50 and realize that rejecting my only belief has led me to being empty and confused on love and Jesus whom I totally need daily! I questioned everything pertaining to being a woman in love with GOD because in my mind he was an oppressive man. Wow, just thank you for sharing. The struggle is real and needs to be addressed. What changed for me was just praying and then discovered Leslie Vernick and Psalm 31 women's group and Niki Kozair and falling apart and weeping for hrs in my War Room and just now submitting to my role of what it truly means to be a daughter in Christ! I feel humbled to share because I HAD TO SEEK ALL THIS ALONE! NO Christian women friends till 10 years ago when my brokenness fell to the darkest place I've ever been in my life. Wow. I feel inspired and not alone now by your story! We are teachers and I believe I've always had that gift just not sure how to use it. I am now...GOD SHOWS ME DAILY!!! I LIFT YOU UP IN PRAYER AND LOVE!!🙏❤️

[@Himmiefan]

I found a good series of secular videos on feminine energy that helped my heal my femininity since i had seen it as a liability after attending a die-hard complementarian church as a teen. Teenage years are hard enought without all the women shall not do this and that and can't do this etc. poured on.

[@heathersnyder8789]

I felt your message deep in my soul. I have always hated being a woman because we are taught from birth you are the lesser sex. The weaker vessel. I knew I already disappointed my father the day I was born because I couldn’t carry on the family name. Church went hand in hand with these teachings. Yes, God loved women but not as much as His men. For man is the image and glory of God and woman is the glory of man. For she was made for him and not the other way around. Eve was the last created but first to sin. Wives have to be subject to their husbands in everything and call him lord like Sarah did to Abraham. God truthfully cannot possibly love women as much as men. As a Christian woman you were not allowed to feel this way or ask questions. If you did then you were told you had the spirit of the Jezebel and must repent. I truly hate being a woman. How can I relate to a male God that wants me to just lick the bootstraps of men?

[@marthathompson2012]

This is the first video of yours I have ever seen, and the first time I have ever heard of you-and I watched the whole thing. I want to say God bless you, and the world needs more people like you! It’s important ask the questions, to wrestle through the tough topics, to affirm that the Scripture says what it says, and be willing to submit to that, and ultimately to understand that every human is gonna be somewhat wrong-and learn how to be gracious to each other in Christ. This is something very lacking in the church and society. For all the talk of acceptance and diversity and inclusion, the reality is that people are brutal. I’m here to send you a virtual hug, as a sister in Christ, and encourage you to push forward! Stay faithful to the Bible, stay eager and willing to learn, accept and teach what it actually says. The work God does on the heart in a process like this is so beautiful! I’m thrilled to hear that you are out there teaching-because we need this kind of honesty and integrity in the church. I don’t know where you landed in your position-or if you have yet in the last year, but I encourage you that God is faithful. He won’t lead you astray. And-He uses everything we do for our good, so even if you find you’ve made horrible mistakes, He is able to redeem them. Beauty from ashes. Don’t give up. Stay on track. Finish the race! You’re doing great! I’m gonna go hit subscribe now. Love you, sis! Thanks for sharing your heart!

[@annabellegarcia4240]

I grew up in the A/G, and there was no question about women preaching and teaching. God uses who He chooses, and that's that. I've never felt like I was held back in ministry. Praying for you and your husband each and every day, along with your precious little ones. Keep going strong.

[@angelicaclaudio-cortes6952]

Same! We actually just had this discussion on Sunday, in our women's group.

[@tomtemple69]

problem is, how do you know someone is "chosen by God" for something? people just have a strong desire and attribute it to God?

[@annabellegarcia4240]

@@tomtemple69 I honestly don't think it is a problem. There are those who would like to convince themselves and others that they are called when they aren't, but if we take what the bible says and use it to verify the calling we can very easily follow the Holy Spirit's guidance and know in our heart and spirit if the person is called or not.

[@cryptojihadi265]

​and it will NEVER be a woman. God isn't going to go against His own word. The mere fact that you think the Holy Spirit would call someone to disobey God shows you DON'T have the ability to discern who's really called or announced to do something.

[@annabellegarcia4240]

@@cryptojihadi265 ok. God bless you.

[@Jennifer_Cruz]

Yes! Yes! And more yes! I told you this before in your previous videos, you ARE called to be a teacher of the Word! 💯 You clearly have the anointing for it! I absolutely agree with that brother in Christ. And believe me, I know EXACTLY how you feel. Being a woman in ministry myself, I've been rejected and pushed away by many because I'm a woman. I've had the nasty comments, nasty emails etc etc. Know that you are not alone. I do suggest that you seek the Lord for personal intercessors that you can trust. People that will dedicate themselves to praying over you and your ministry every day. People that you trust to hold you accountable. Believe me, it makes a HUGE difference! God bless you and your family! Love you! ❤️✝️❤️

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Thank you Jennifer, for your continually supportive and encouraging comments!

[@jessidarnell1660]

Lady’s I have been in the same boat as you all .. I was raised complimentary so I just always assumed it was right.. It was when I did a study on the Angel of the Lord that lead me to women in ministry.. Hagar was the start of my study in women because he came to her and Samsons mother when he came to her 2 times… My eyes were opened.. I kept going through the Bible and the more I studied the more I knew if I told anyone what I had learned it would turn my life upside down. I knew I would have to leave the church that I was a member at for 10 years .. My husband who had been there for 20 years .. I cried for so long until the Lord filled my heart with a boldness like I had never had .. I knew I had the gift of teaching and one night I took to the streets and preached Gods word because he pulled me to the streets.. I preached and 2 people were saved by the grace of God right on the side of the road… I’m not a feminist and I’m not a women only belongs in the kitchen.. I’m somewhere in the middle where God calls who he wants to call and who am I to say he can’t call someone because of their gender or status… Debra was the the stone that broke the camels back … ❤ God bless y’all …

[@tondabailey348]

Ignore the naysayers. You sharing your learning with us is a great affirmation of faith and teaches so many of us. You are providing a great service and I thank you.

[@TondaBailey]

Bravo to you. Stop paying attention to the naysayers/rude people. You are teaching those of us wanting to go deeper…this is your ministry reaching all of us!

[@CornflowerBlues5]

Agree!!

[@garyknowlton8326]

You are wonderful, thank you so much for sharing with us where you are at. My wife and I love watching your vids, and our hearts are with you!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Wow, thank you

[@journeygentil1512]

It's so funny, I found your page because you did a video commenting on Mike Winger's Women in Ministry videos when he first started. I don't always agree with you, but I do appreciate your willingness to be open and transparent. Thank you for allowing God to use you in this way. I honestly never even thought of doing bible journaling or verse mapping. I have always found it hard to get started with in depth studies because it just seems so overwhelming. BUT.... I am so grateful God led me to your page. You have given me tools and ideas to start doing things in a way that matches the way my mind works. Also, I love that there is another female out there who is as big of a bible nerd as I am. Language and theology are my jam, and I don't really have anyone around me who I can share that with, but I feel like I do when I watch your videos because you get as excited as I do. Keep up the great work and God bless!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Journey, praise the Lord! That is my heart here, like the core of my desire from all of my videos! I’m just so happy to hear that I can be an encouragement!!! Praise the Lord! He is so good to connect us!

[@Cookies-i2f]

I'm a Bible language need to. Verse by verse

[@pamzimmerman640]

Thank you so much for opening your heart and sharing and I’m sorry for the hurtful comments you’ve had in the past. You’re honest, opening of your soul is what brought me to this channel. You are inspiring me to get back into my Bible and putting me back in touch with my Savior. I pray that the mean comments do not wear you down because the enemy is always going to work harder when you are making a difference in the God’s mission. He wouldn’t bother otherwise. Peace and love, In His Name, Pam

[@amyf2992]

I am new to your channel. So I’m coming into this video and the 10 others I just listened to with a different perspective. I am in the middle and too have wrestled in this both in ministry within the church (leaders and friends)and with my own son who strongly disagrees with me. I understand how hard it is to ask those questions. I did this as well and even brought other women with me to ask these questions. Not to provoke but to be heard so we could understand and move forward. Unfortunately, it lead to being rejected by leadership and friends who perceived our questions as planting seeds of division. Like you, I was not prepared for this. As a result, I had no choice but to leave the church and the family I had loved there. I was ultimately slandered by leadership for things I had not intentionally done. Sad to say , a lot of misinformation and misunderstood intentions. That was about 4 years ago. Praise God I am in a better place after 2 years of healing over this. Definitely a spiritual battle and I wonder if it’s more of a spiritual war than a biblical issue?

[@kdenmark2005]

I think what the problem is, is everyone has an opinion. God has given gifts to all people. Not just one side. All. Maybe your calling is to teach, which is something you are so amazing at. But also preaching, but more evangelical. What you have been doing has strengthened me. I’m so blessed by your knowledge and your heart for the Lord and us. Keep rocking this process. You’re amazing. God loves you and I’m positive Hes blessed by you.

[@BiblicallyDevoted]

😢😢 thank you so much. I needed to hear this

[@SaddleSC]

Faith your openness and honesty is so refreshing in a time where people tend to only present their "ideal self" to the world. Your gift is teaching and you are truly a force for good in the world. Your methods for reading scripture and taking effective notes have been invaluable to me and I cannot wait to see what you do next!

[@Agben35]

Much respect. I just found your channel today. I think you, your walk, and your discussions are great! Whether agreeing or not, I love the discussion process and your wrestling with the issue. You definitely have a gift. Your humble approach while being so open and honest about your journey is inspiring. I think your ministry here and now on KZbin is amazing and I think you can reach as many or more as any “pastor”. I haven’t even looked at your numbers, but who cares! You’re mKing a difference! Keep up the great work!

[@chrisward6715]

I’ve been in ministry for some 18 years. I’m proud of you Faith! Your a GREAT TEACHER. I enjoy ALL YOUR TEACHINGS. God bless you, Sister!

[@jansmith3613]

Thank you for demonstrating your faith and bravery in asking those hard questions. I am finding Mike Winger's series very informative because he seems to be approaching it from a strictly Biblical perspective. The enemy will use every chance to divide us on the non-essentials. I pray that we, as consumers of your content, will resist the temptation to masquerade ad hominem comments as opinions or advice! God Bless you in your journey to grow ever closer to Jesus and follow His Will.

[@myrandaamador3320]

Your heart is so beautiful💗 Thank you for sharing.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

You are welcome!

[@Livewithbartlett]

Faith you are fulfilling your calling on KZbin! I’ve enjoyed all of your videos & I’ve shared them with my friends. Thank you for answering the call & encouraging us in our walks.

[@mikekurschat3414]

AMEN! May God bless you in your ministry! Be strong and courageous!

[@God.Books.Giggles]

I have a tough time seeing either perspective. I’m so glad that I am not to the only one that struggles with this. My husband and I are on different spectrums when it comes to this. It’s nice to see your view and the conversation with your husband. Gave me hope that I might actually be able to talk about agreeing to disagree. I appreciate you trying to discuss hard questions. It refreshing to know that someone is doing it.

[@uDentiFix]

My husband was the one that recommended you to me! He really liked your content on worship songs and when he saw all the other things you do he knew how much I would enjoy you and how much I would love your energy! And he is right I have loved all of your content, heart, honesty, energy, strength and more! Keep doing what your doing! Keep doing what you are led to by the Holy Spirit! you are still human and will say things wrong or off and people are going to be human as well. HOLD your ground on where GOD has you!!! love ya girl!

[@sarahbarr5149]

What you are doing here is a great ministry!!! At least to me! Thank you for your openness and thank you for your teaching! Ultimately we are accountable for our Lord Jesus Christ for how we live out our faith

[@emmacerri6613]

I have just found your site a month ago. I am a lot older than you are but I so enjoy how you get so excited over Gods Word and how you help everyone who listens to learn Gods Word. This is your ministry. God put you here for a reason. I just wanted to encourage you. God Bless

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for this video, for sharing your thoughts, feelings and knowledge with all of us. I pray for you, your family, your future ministry and those that judge you.

[@josephwomack4683]

Thanks Arlene!!!!

[@brotherwill6528]

Wonderful this is the best KZbin video you’ve ever done I did not think it rambled at all ❤ please in the future when discussing other ministries that you disagree with try to remember this gracious balance that you found in this video love you very much God bless you we’re all just still growing into maturity in Christ

[@trista_sue_writes]

I appreciate your honesty and I want you to know that I have been and will continue to pray for you. I will say this: I have been on both sides of this argument. I attended a church with a female "pastor" at one time. And I don't put that word in quotations to be disrespectful, but because she was extremely unqualified to be so. But, I was egalitarian up until about a year ago when I started studying Reformed Theology. I was Pentecostal(ish) and I honestly had just always been taught that the verse in 1 Timothy was a cultural decision that Paul made and didn't apply to the church today. So I honestly got to a point where I kind of resented Paul and would completely skip over that verse when reading my Bible. But for the last year, I have been digging deep into the Word and find myself aligning more with complimentarianism. I believe that the Bible gives us many good descriptions of what a woman's role is. Not just in Proverbs 31 (which, lets be honest, is WAY overused), but also in Titus 2. And as far as your mention of Mary, the woman at the well, etc...the main conclusion I have come to is this: The great commission is not just for men. Every one of us is to preach the Gospel, which is what those women in the Bible did. But there is a difference between preaching the Gospel to your neighbor, your Facebook friends, your KZbin followers, and being a Shepherd/Elder, leading a church. I would also like to say that this...your KZbin channel...absolutely IS a ministry. Ministry isn't just pastoring a church, it's spreading the Word and helping others grow in their faith. I have been going back and watching some of your older Bible Study videos. I loooooved the ones on Ecclesiastes 1 and John 3. Please don't stop doing those because Christian women NEED good, deep Bible study and some of us could use your help. ;) Sorry to be long-winded. I hope that made sense. And, as I said, I appreciate your honesty and I pray that you will continue to study this topic and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit. God bless, Faith.

[@jbrdwillis]

Yes. One more thought to add - God will never call you to be something that goes against his word. His word is clear in many passages about the qualifications for pastors/elders/deacons. I think it is backwards somewhat to say we feel called to do something, therefore it must be from God (I can think of many examples where this would not be right). We should start with his word first, and then use discernment for our feelings. the Bible definitely speaks to our heart and the deceptive nature of following it. I definitely would confirm that you have a gift of teaching, just not in an authoritative way over men. That is just God's design, just like his design for marriage is one man and one women. He would never call someone, no matter how much someone feels like he did, to be in a relationship that they would call marriage that was not his design. What about the people who say God wants them to be happy and they are not happy in their marriage? Definitely not God making them feel called to end the marriage because they are not happy. So again - to summarize my point - simply that we should see what God's word says and then filter our feelings and decisions through that.

[@AndrewJohnH]

I first found your channel when you responded to Mike Winger's series. As someone who really appreciates his kind, firm and gentle way of sharing what he sees in the Bible, I also appreciated the fact that you were respectful while not completely agreeing with him at the time. I have gone back and forth over wondering whether I should be a pastor. I have been told both that I should, and that I should not. I have felt scared that I would not live up to the responsibility, and I have felt called to do it at other times. I'm still not sure whether I am called to that... BUT I do feel that I have a gift of something very like pastoring. The peace that I have come to over this is that if God wants me to be a pastor, then He will bring it about or make it clear to me that I should pursue it. And if He has given me a gift of pastoring, then it doesn't matter whether I have a title or position, He will give me the opportunities to use that gift for His glory. (and He has! In very unusual ways, which in the moment were very natural) While I'm still on the journey of discovering God's will, I think we're both passing by the same point in regards to pastoring. P.S. - I have recently considered creating a new KZbin channel dedicated to some sort of Christian teaching... so your humble heart as you do the same is inspiring as I consider whether I should follow that path.

[@JessGCR]

Thank you! Thank you for your bravery to ask difficult questions and search the bible for the truth. Thank you for being honest about your journey. It is so important that we know we can and should ask questions. It makes us stronger in our faith. Thank you for exemplifying this. I’m not the same denomination, but your videos have been so helpful for me to get deeper into scripture. Thank you so much for what you do! God bless.

[@beckycoburn1]

Faith I was going to sit in silence and learn from you, but because I see and feel this little winkle; I cannot remain silent. First up - Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! I am 62 yrs. old now, at 19 I attended the AG Bible Collage in MO for 2 years. I left there a strong Christian with a great knowledge foundation but deflated in ministry. For the next four or five decades I worked in the secular world, had kids, and learned a craft that was/is needed in my denomination. So, after all that I am working in the ministry in the shadows of the church online. However, during all that time I LOST the love for reading my Bible and my first love of studying the Word; until you. Your journaling study style has awakened my heart again. I am just now starting the journey of Bible journaling with you as my guide. Don’t think for a nanosecond you’re not being a shepherd of sheep and fishermen of souls, you caught me, your teaching staff touched me. I unpacked my Strong’s and Septuagint, along with a chain reference KJV Bible that was a bit dusty, and I am ordering the Interleaved Bible Journal. Soon I’ll have highlighters and Washi tape, but more importantly I will re-blossom in my golden years with much wisdom to offer others. My prayer for you is that the Holy Spirit will continue to use you in this generation to awaken the church to really studying the Bible not just hear it once a week, but to dive deep in the nourishment that has been given us by the Holy Spirit. March on Faith your going to win this race!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

You just gave me so much encouragement! Praise the Lord!

[@theencouragingwordministry]

Hi Faith💗 I actually love your rawness and willingness to communicate where u r and your wrestling. I believe the Lord honors those who care enough to wrestle with scripture looking to the truth. Anyways, I have these type of questions and emotions all the time about secondary things and they can totally feel like foundational things especially when people are reacting as if they are. This issue is a SECONDARY ISSUE and although it's important to seek the Lord for truth in those, keep reminding yourself it's not foundational. You are a teacher and a very amazing one! You are gifted to teach others throughout your life through platforms like this channel. You have so much biblical insight, biblical education, and biblical understanding that the Lord is using you to spread the Gospel. You have already been doing that girl. You have already been extremely faithful and super ultra transparent with your subs. You are doing exactly 💯 what the Lord has called you to. I've wrestled with these too, but at the end of the day let's press on doing what God is calling us to! You can not please everyone and people will choose to move on sometimes and thats ok too. Keep up ministry for those God is bringing 🔥 🙌 I believe you are truly doing your best to please the Lord and be faithful to scripture.

[@anginspires]

I really appreciate the processing of your perspective!

[@ksk881]

Faith, I am still a relatively new subscriber and Patreon, but you have helped me so much in my own Bible studies. I kept buying Bibles … all different versions … thinking that if I found the “perfect” Bible then all of my questions would be answered. Every time I went back to my old Bible that is being held together with duct tape but which contains all of my scribbles and notes for years. I took one look at your Bible and realized that all of the answers are in my beloved Bible and that I could add stickies and tape in full empty pages when needed for more study notes. I said all of that to say this…I have done your study of Galatians, and I am working through the Romans study, and you are a Teacher of the Word. Not everyone who goes through seminary needs to Pastor a church. You probably reach more people for Jesus on You Tube than by Pastoring a church … who knows ? I, personally, feel that I am specifically be taught one-on-one by you when I do your Bible studies or watch your videos. It’s crazy how I was led to your channel in the first place. One of your videos popped up in my You Tube feed one day, and I noticed your name. My mom’s middle name is Faith, and. I thought “hey, what can I lose? 15-20 minutes? Instead, I gained a Bible teacher who taught in a way that was engaging, enriching, and Scripturally sound. Does that mean that I will always agree with everything you say? Probably not . Does it mean that if I find myself disagreeing with something you say that I’ll verbally attack you ? Absolutely not !! What that would mean would be that I needed to dig deeper in Scripture for God’s answers. You have a God- given gift. What you ultimately do is between you, God, and your husband. As for me … I want you to stay on You Tube teaching ! Thank you for all that you do, along with your transparency and kindness. It comes down to “it’s all about Jesus who was, who is, and who is to come”. 👼

[@MichelleA6232]

I’m not one to add comments to the videos I watch. I have recently, with in the past month, found your channel. YAY!! I am so impressed with your teaching and authenticity. Let me tell you that I am in the middle of your Bible Bootcamp course and it is absolutely wonderful and packed full of insightful knowledge. As a fellow sister in Christ who has struggled with “roles” in the church. Here’s what I have learned, women need teachers, disciples, other women who will answer their questions non judgmentally. Only other women understand what it is like to be a woman, our struggles, our fears and our hopes and dreams. You have a wonderful mission field in leading and teaching here on the internet. I belong to and often lead a women’s Bible study. We started right before Covid and have been going strong for over 3 years. These ladies give grace, show vulnerability, have great faith and love each other. We agreed that we needed a safe place to talk about our struggles, our questions of faith, ask the hard questions, challenge each other and LOVE each other. We go through a Book of the Bible chapter and verse, discussing and learning together. I have learned more than I thought possible through having a faithful community. Please know that your talents have also helped me. I feel like you gave me permission to add my notes (not just sermon notes but also my study notes) into my bible. By add, I mean tape or glue into my bible. I cannot tell you how many notes I have lost along the way not realizing it was okay to do that. It’s refreshing to hear your insights. Please know that you are making a difference in the CHURCH (and I don’t mean a physical building but I mean the Body Of Christ) with your videos. YOU are reaching more people than you realize by putting your videos on KZbin. Thank you!!

[@8784-l3b]

(I haven't watched this video.) If you ever get into studying Deborah, I wrote a short essay. Reply if you want it pasted up. Also a post on Complementarianism.

[@RuslanKD]

8:00 this is one of the biggest short comings of how ministry is structured today. You’re either a pastor or you’re nothing. Also true with musicians. You’re either a worship leader or…. I’ve been there. I’m not a local church pastor. And I’m so grateful for this platform of KZbin.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

I totally agree. Thanks for your comment, I admire you a lot!

[@cmangaudis]

I wrote the comment below maybe a month or so ago to one of your previous videos regarding this, but I deleted it, not wanting to make your struggle more difficult. You ARE ministering and teaching and I am so VERY grateful for you! Here it is: “I am a former Catholic and have been on a journey for the last few years to really KNOW Jesus, to actually learn for myself instead of having the Word “explained” to me. I came across your videos within this past year and I can’t even begin to tell you what you have done for me. I have listened to you speak about your calling and your desires to reach all nations. You have such a passion and a true gift in sharing the Word, TEACHING others how to understand, love, and live the Word that I can’t help but thank God that you are not behind a Pulpit right now - that you are right here - reaching those of us in need of your gifts at this moment in time. (Forgive me, as I know that just sounded terribly selfish and maybe it is? I don’t know, but there is more gratitude in it than anything else). This is a poorly worded comment, but I am not going to reword, as I hope with all of my heart that you can read through it and really SEE and HEAR the thankfulness in it. Your videos have truly been a gift and a blessing to me. Thank you

[@elorabrowning7922]

Thank you so much for making this video. As a woman and a Christian (and specifically a Southern Baptist), this is something I have always struggled with. I remember when I was a kid, there was one day after church where I was sitting in the car with my dad waiting on my mom and sisters to come out, and my bible was open in my lap, and I was reading it. I remember telling my dad that I wanted to be a pastor when I grew up, and he told me, right away, with no hesitation "women can't be pastors". I remember immediately asking him "where do you get that from?" and he pointed me to the verse in Timothy, and I left that conversation disheartened. Then later, a lifelong friend of mine, who is a woman, went to seminary, and currently pursuing ordination. I am unsure whether or not to consider her calling genuine, after all, God wouldn't call someone to something He disallows, right? but the bible says what it says. There was also a lady at my church when I was a teenager, who volunteered with the youth group a lot. I looked up to her a lot, but when the topic came up, I found that she was an extremist Complementarian. I mean like, no women in the workforce, no women in government, no women in ministry unless they're teaching children or other women, all of it. That shook me for a while and made me wonder if my views were the extreme ones. I then did a deep dive into the scriptures myself, looking for any relevant passage I could find, to find biblical basis for women in non-pastoral leadership roles. I eventually came to a peace about it, but it took a while. Many years later, I do firmly believe that pastor (and maybe head of the household too? but there's some grey area there in the case of widows with children) is the only leadership role the bible prohibits from women, but that that doesn't mean we can't go into ministry. I believe that the great commission was given to all believers, male and female alike, and that there's a difference between ministry/discipleship and being a pastor. I can't shepherd a church, but I could lead a bible study, I can minister to my atheist friends at college, and disciple them if they ever come to Jesus while I know them. I once took a spiritual gifts quiz, and it said I had the gift of shepherding. I take this with a grain of salt, bc it was a quiz, but still, I firmly believe that there are ways to use that gift for the glory of God without becoming a pastor. I also believe that it is possible to be a Christian AND a feminist without compromising either. I believe that to be a Christain and a feminist is to believe that we are just as much made in the image of God as men are, that we are just as valuable, just as loved, and that being daughters rather than sons doesn't make us any less children of the King. To be a Christian and a feminist is to acknowledge that the Proverbs 31 woman, that the example of the ideal biblical wife, was a businesswoman who bought a vineyard, and founded a winery. To be a Christain and a feminist is to acknowledge that God appointed a female judge over Israel for a time, her name was Deborah. To be a Christian and a feminist is to acknowledge that there was a female deacon in the New Testament. To be a Christain and a feminist is to acknowledge that Adam was with Eve when she ate that fruit and that they share the fault equally (he didn't do his job as spiritual head of the household in shepherding her away from that). To be a Christain and a feminist is to acknowledge that when the bible says "There is no longer Jew nor Greek, nor slave nor free, nor male nor female" that the last pair shouldn't be interpreted differently than the first 2 pairs. That in all 3 cases, it means we are equal at the foot of the cross. I am glad that I listened to my dad back then, because God is using me now in ways, I never thought He would. I consider myself a missionary to my college campus. Honestly, I wish more Christians would consider themselves missionaries to whatever place they find themselves in. There are currently 6 different people I'm trying to reach with the gospel, and I've already had very long conversations about God (all including the gospel, of course) with 3 of them so far. I see now that same desire in me that made me want to be a pastor when I was a kid, before I knew what the bible said on the topic, that desire to serve, that passion for the lost, I see it playing out, not as a pastor, but as an evangelist. My career isn't even related to this calling, but the thing is it doesn't have to. With this calling, the goal is to take the gospel with you into your profession. If I get my dream job and wind up an animator, I'll be a missionary to the animators in my studio. If I end up doing something else with my degree and being a software or web developer, then I'll be a missionary to the other developers in my workplace. That's my calling. And if I hadn't been told that being a pastor is off the table, then I might not have ever found it. Like you said, middle road. I personally believe that women should not be pastors, but in all other ways, we can serve the same as any man. Yet, like you, I do not look down on other believers who disagree with me on this, in either direction. The lady at my home church, whose strict views made me doubt my middle ground stance until I'd studied the bible more, and the friend I've known since birth who's becoming a pastor despite being female, I love them both, and I still consider them sisters in Christ. On all secondary issues to the faith, I refer to the passage that talked about meat sacrificed to idols, and the debate the church at the time had over whether it was ok to eat it. Agree to disagree. It's a lot easier to say when you're on the side that thinks it's fine. It's a lot easier to say "I think this is ok, but I won't do it around you, because I know you disagree, and I don't want to be a stumbling block for you" than it is to say "I think this is wrong, but I won't judge you for doing it because you are my sister in Christ, and we are both washed by the blood of the Lamb, and the bible is ambiguous about it anyway." But even so, it's worth saying

[@8784-l3b]

(I didn't read every word you wrote.) you wrote: I personally believe that women should not be pastors... I post on women's matters a lot. I suggest you reply.

[@mizzycutenezz]

It's unfortunate that your dad discouraged you from becoming a pastor at such a young age. I feel for you, I've been struggling with this for years as well, and it's been a struggle starting out 100% egalitarian yet being led by God to see a grace in complementarianism towards women. It's like Calvinism vs Arminianism, why argue about it as long as we're leading people to Christ? I would like to encourage you, if you ever have a daughter who says she desires to be a pastor, to open up the option of being a pastor of a women's ministry. As far as I recall in 1 Tim. 2:11-13, it says a woman isn't to teach over a man, but it doesn't deny women the privilege to teach other women. The only requirement in that regard is upon the student, to learn in quietness and submissiveness. If you disagree with that viewpoint, it's okay 😊 as long as we remain united in Spirit, these disagreements should not be significant

[@8784-l3b]

@@mizzycutenezz This always goes back to Deborah. If you are still studying, I suggest my short essay on her.

[@youngrevival9715]

Ministry is serving. My wife will never be a pastor. But she prays for women and children and if we are together and a dating couple is with us and the man ask a question she is able to give her own input and it has. A lot of value. But that same man will not meet with her by himself and talk about the same subjects

[@angelnunez9245]

- “ I also believe that is possible to be a Christian and feminist without compromising either” … says the woman openly defying the Word of HaShem. Repent before it’s too late for you.

[@averytoma7897]

God Bless you Faith. I am encouraged by your willingness to share your process of wrestling through this topic. I continually encourage the youth that I lead to wrestle with scripture and to ask questions. Your channel will be an encouragement to them as they learn and grow in their fatih.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

I’m so glad I could be an encouragement! Praise the Lord!

[@tracycoles704]

Faith, I FEEL YOU! I have been given a similar gift, to teach. I have been told the same things about women can't be ordained and I have noticed that the Lord used women to be leaders in the Bible, so that was my affirmation that yes, I can lead and teach, just without being ordained. And I do believe that the Lord will use women to spread HIS LOVE throughout the nations, which is so needed, right now! I believe He is raising us up and equipping us women to do His work, more & more. We do have a place in ministry. Ministry IS SO broad!

[@pattiallen3757]

You go girl! Thank you for your honesty. You definitely draw a hunger to understand the Word. Keep fighting the good fight. We are all called to go therefore. Every single one of us. May God always bless your obedience.

[@nerdymomcraft]

I hope you get to create a journal/study Bible. You have sparked my love of the Bible again. I had struggled for years with loving how I read and study. Thank you for all you do!

[@nicholeheid4256]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I am doing a reaffirmation of faith in another denomination because I feel I have been called. I’m looking forward to the seminary experience.

[@christiandowdle6075]

Hey! Thanks for sharing your journey. Beth Allison Barr, a historian, wrote a book called "The making of biblical womanhood: how the subjugation of women became gospel truth" all about this topic. I found it incredibly interesting and she really gets into the history of women in the church. Another book that really compliments Barr's book is "Jesus and John Wayne" by Kristin Kobes Du Mez. Kristin's book gets into how men's roles in the church have evolved throughout time. Both books highlight how common it is for Christians today to believe that what they have been taught about the Bible is the same thing that Christians have been taught for thousands of years even if the ideas are actually less than 100 years old. Anyways, both books are fascinating and I highly recommend them for anyone who is exploring the topic of women's roles in the church.

[@s.annehancock730]

Yes! Could not recommend both of these more! BTW we all have different definitions of “feminist.” I’m a proud feminist but it means knowing I am equal in value to a man. Not better, not worse. Equal. Jesus was revolutionary in his treatment of women! The first evangelical was certainly our gal, Mary!

[@CatMurray]

Thank you for being faithful and not taking the easy way out.

[@HowtoFaithALife]

You are so welcome

[@mariebo7491]

Girl, I feel you. Lol. I’ve been through that same journey. My mother was a pastor and I am now, I guess, a soft complementarian after wrestling a long time with this. Now I’m married to a pastor and we have 3 kids. At the end of the day, 1 Timothy and Titus makes it clear among other passages. Jesus sent the women you mentioned to evangelize. We can evangelize to all. We are also called to teach what is good to younger women (or spiritually less mature. Titus). The only things we are forbidden are the roles of spiritual authority (Pastor, elder, etc.) and teaching men. But you can totally teach! You clearly are a teacher! And there are a plethora of women who can use a good female teacher. So keep going and may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding on this journey😊❤️

[@lyndi9719]

I, too, am a pastor's wife and I landed at this same place as you, Marie Bo.

[@nicoleparsons7630]

Genuine question. How do we hold to this in a way that doesn't imply that men have nothing to learn from women? I'm trying to learn how to frame it in a positive and redemptive way.

[@mariebo7491]

@@nicoleparsons7630 I’ve seen women do other types of classes like methods of studying the Bible, Hermenutics, Greek or Hebrew, Church history. That type of thing. I’d be totally comfortable with doing that myself or seeing other women. But let’s not make less of what God has called women to do. After all, Paul does emphasize to Timothy that women have a big influence and role in teaching our future “Timothys” and “Pauls” and raising and teaching other strong women of God. Just as important as what men have to do. That’s why they compliment each other.

[@nicoleparsons7630]

@@mariebo7491 yes, that makes sense, and I'm not trying to lessen the importance of women ❤️ in fact, I know that womanhood and femininity reflects God to the world in ways that manhood and masculinity do not, and vice versa. I totally believe that men and women complement each other and need each other. (I just struggle to understand why gender differences necessitate hierarchy.) I just have a lot of baggage when it comes to complementarian teachings, and I struggle to see how it's good. I'm not taking a side, I'm just sharing the source for my questions. Too often, I've seen men take this verse to mean they have nothing to learn from women because we're "too emotional" or "supposed to submit, so God doesn't really want them to have opinions ultimately." Can you tell me what the difference is between a woman teaching a class or on KZbin to men and women and a woman preaching to both men and women? Again, genuinely trying to understand and see it in a redemptive light.

[@mariebo7491]

@@nicoleparsons7630 whether teaching or preaching, when it involves the teaching of God’s word to the people, scriptures reserve that for men. 1 Timothy 2 explains why. The hierarchy is God’s design. Yes, I have seen men abuse this taking scripture out of context. When I see that, I’m out. Lol. Teaching on KZbin is a different context. I have seen women who do teach in KZbin leave a disclaimer in their descriptions that their channels are intended for the teaching of women and are not trying to usurp the authority. of course, nobody can stop men from watching. But that’s not on her. We don’t have to understand it, just trust it. It’s God’s design and when done properly it’s a beautiful interdependent relationship. I know for me, and many others can testify, it gives me a lot of peace. There’s actually a great video on this. Let me find it and link it here for you.

[@amysnow3655]

I have only recently been alerted to your videos. Probably havent seen all yet, but have been linking to my daughter as well. This particular video hits home with me. And just recently watching just some of your videos am realizing that though I have been a student of the word and wrestling to preach as well, I now realize why the "unlearned" (Women in Pauls day) shouldnt speak in Church. I am learning at home from you so much that I am going to sit myself under your amazing teaching for what ever season God calls me to do so. Not all can teach, not all can articulate so well. It seems your real passion shows as you not only search for his Knowlege, Wisdom and Grace, but you have the utmost enthusiasm to share it, along with a pleasant humbleness and overt honesty. The ministries all look different than just in one place, where few are gathered, I believe that by faith you are called to do exactly what has been done so far and will be a continued flame of fire in the Lord! I praise God for you and your family.

[@novelteafox4687]

I am a new believer. I have only been reading the Bible for a month now and I came across you a few days ago and I have just been watching all your videos as you just make reading the Bible and being a Christian more realistic. That there are struggles and that you don’t need to be perfect and that as you learn more your viewpoints change. So thank you for making these videos. I have no idea about what all this debate is about as I don’t know the scripture well enough yet. But I would definitely buy a study Bible if you were part of it! I think it would help immensely for new believers!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Welcome to the family!

[@joellazepeda3380]

❤ your honesty and courage to ask the hard questions

[@findingshalom]

It makes me very sad that people were horrible in the comments of your other videos. 😢 I too have had this very struggle. 3 years ago I started a Bible study group in my home. We were struggling to find a small group that just wanted to dig deep into the Word of God. I really felt God nudging me to start this group with friends a neighbors and some of my employees. Shortly after I started the group I came head on with this topic. And there literally was no one else willing to step up. I truly want to be obedient to God and I also truly felt God’s calling to do this. I searched and searched and search. In the end I felt like if I was disobeying God by leading people (including men) to open their Bibles and dig, then I would have to face God’s judgement at the judgement time. But I would go to the judgement seat, hand in hand, with those who found his truth and his character because of my conviction to spread the Gospel. Now 3 years later, all the neighbors directly around us attend and are digging in and finding God. I’ve had many employees attend, many of my husband’s coworkers attend. Etc etc. We have deeply studied Acts, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel and now are entering 2 Samuel. The members say they never studied the Bible like this in church, some never have been to church and never opened the Bible before. Now the subject of me being a woman does keep me more in check. I make sure everything is 💯 Biblical. I’m careful not to overstep and respect the men of our group. The point is, we are called to spread the Gospel and that is the bigger issue.

[@findingshalom]

Also, I wish I could give you a hug 🤗 And I would be honored if I ever had the opportunity to sit down and study with you. Maybe someday in heaven we will get to hang out. Just keep showing people the way. Because if you ignore that calling just because you are a woman, you will have way more to talk to God about on judgement day. I believe he will be saying to you. “Well done, good and faithful servant.” 🤗 ❤️

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Wow! What an amazing ministry!!!!! I am blown away thinking about you hat a blessing you are to your community! Reminds me of the post-Pentacost, early church days! Thank you for sharing that!

[@viperstriker4728]

I have been going through Mike Winger's series and an underlying theme in Paul's writing seems to be not depriving men of respect. Especially since the Roman culture was very male centric probably had nothing checking their pride going into the church. Modern culture has sort of flipped the other way and made it clear that I can and will be replaced by women. And I mean everything, I once encountered a women that claimed reproduction doesn't require a man, which was not true but she seemed to believe it. So when you say "I’m careful not to overstep and respect the men of our group", I think that shows you have the right attitude about this. Thank you for the extra consideration and I hope your Bible study is still going strong.

[@findingshalom]

@@viperstriker4728 thank you so much ! And yes, the Bible study is still going strong. Stronger than ever. Since 2019. No bells and whistles. Just the Word of God. Digging in and letting it speak. Perhaps that’s the answer. That a woman or a man is not the key ingredient. But that God’s Word is.

[@viperstriker4728]

@@findingshalom I would have put the key as "dying to self", but I suppose that is just the summarized version of living out God's word.

[@kathy3178]

I enjoy watching your videos. Not only are you a good Bible teacher, you also challenge me to go deeper. One thing that truly makes me sad, is you feel the need to constantly apologize for living out your calling. This is the ministry God has given you. There is no need to apologize for it. ❤

[@livjames3092]

I agree with you, I totally see and respect both sides and understand why it’s so debated! I think the enemy uses mean comments to keep people trapped and afraid to share what truths God is revealing to them. Another great and insightful video Faith💛💛

[@grounded4life544]

A few thoughts… I watched the first 3 (I think) of Mike’s videos. I plan to finish the series, but you know, life. Anyway, I like his term “soft complementarian”. I feel like that defines your “somewhere in the middle” idea fairly well. Anyway, when I read Scripture, I do my absolute best to be sure to follow the two main rules: (1) Read the verses and passages IN CONTEXT, and (2) Know the difference between PRESCRIPTIVE passages and DESCRIPTIVE PASSAGES. Thus far in my studies of this topic, the times that women were leaders, “sent out”, ministering, etc. are all Descriptive. So the examples that egalitarians tend to give are generally not commands given to women as a whole, but describe events that occurred with women at that point in biblical history. On the other hand, when the rules/commands/duties etc. are given in regard to Pastors/Elders/Leaders, they are given in a Prescriptive manner. “An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the HUSBAND of one wife, temperate…” [1 Timothy 3:2, NASB] is an example where the language is directly prescriptive in the qualification of an overseer/pastor AND specifically says “husband”. (I know people try to debate that, etc.) NOW, on the “other” side. We cannot say that women are merely created to have babies and clean houses. We read the (both prescriptive AND descriptive) demonstration of the “Noble Wife” in Proverbs 31 as the most detailed and clear example. And we read about the women who served WITH Jesus, but never held authority over the men. But they were not condemned for ministering with Him nor having an income, etc. All the way back in Genesis, we see that God created us male AND female, with different capabilities (physically) and roles. It is not “man works and woman rears children.” It is that manKIND is to rule over the earth, BUT we do that as a team within our separate but perfectly complementary roles. We ARE to submit to our husbands, but we are also his helpMATE. We are a team in the home. As far as the church (organization) goes I believe men are the only ones qualified to be Pastors and direct overseers. BUT, that does not mean every man is automatically qualified. There are still quite a few prerequisites to fulfill that role and they will be held accountable. When we take a step back and stop with this “It’s either this extreme or that one” instead of really seeing how GOD created us and designed our system of living, we allow PRIDE in and that pride dictates our vies of this topic versus our surrendered hearts to Jesus. Anyway, that’s my two cents. *So, I want to say THANK YOU for being willing to dig in to this, not stick with what everyone else is just saying. Thank you for reading your Word. Thank you for sharing your journey and testimony. Thank you for being respectful, easy to listen to, but honest. It is refreshing!

[@GraceandFranz]

I agree, it sounds like she’s a ‘soft complementarian’ and is kind of labelling extreme complementarianism as complementarianism. Good on her for going on a journey to find out the truth even though it’s scared her.

[@MissRuthina]

I love this video. Lots of careful thought in this. I understand the struggle. Well done on this. Brave of you to come back and talk about this again!!!

[@karenharding8747]

Thank you. This has long been an unsettled question for me. Amen - we are created for more than "get married and have babies". It doesn't necessarily mean that we are all called to platform ministry, but without wrestling with the question we may not find our unique part in fulfilling the call and commission of the gospel.

[@leonnewo5746]

Respect for the open honesty, that's strong character. Keep it up. Good job.

[@sylviafriessen9124]

Faith, I feel this whole video so much on so many levels.. I resonate so much in having such a strong urge to teach.. maybe especially in teaching women.. I am so happy you shared this. don't let people bring you down. live your identity in Christ as He calls and leads you !! And just to say, I resonate with the struggle on this front. Oh and that bible you dream to publish.. carry on. I'll buy for sure !!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

LOL that makes for at least one person!

[@sylviafriessen9124]

@@HowtoFaithALife I'm sure more then just one 🤣

[@jasko5203]

I loooove this. This is definitely the most kind, patient, good, and loving video I've ever seen in this topic. I'm almost the opposite of you. I lean complimentarian and yet the denomination I'm does have ordained women as senior pastors. And yet i love worshipping and being a part of the movement and what God is doing here. You also encourage me not to worry so much about whether I should stay or leave or try to change my church. I pray God would give me the same peace as you have in your church

[@allthings-faith-i3l]

Faith, you are in my prayers! I went through this whole journey! Whether I was called, could I be ordained, could I pastor? All the meanest, rejection, and opinions had me so conflicted! I ended up leaving the church I been in my whole life. I took a year sabbatical and sought God with every ounce of strength I had! God really ministered to me and assured me that I was anointed, gifted, and called to pastor. Fourteen years later, God confirmed my calling through 3 different elders. I was finally ordained in 2014. I had to make a decision. I had to decide if I was going to submit to and obey God or disobey God because of being rejected by so many who didn’t agree. I chose obedience.

[@yvettelordschild6616]

Hi Your store is awesome and you’re awesome God bless you.

[@wordsofjames]

The Bible doesn't agree with you.

[@artsygirl116]

WOW @howtofaithalife you got me with this video. I have been struggling with the same things...teaching but being what God calls us to be. Just a lot of what I have been wrestling with too. You always inspire me to really dig deep too. Thank you and Praise the LORD!!! 🥰

[@SoberchildofGod]

I’m 57 years young and I watch you everyday. I’m bad at the thumbs up thingy tho. My dear Faith you have taught this women so much over the past two months and have changed my world. I thank God for you every day and I pray for you and your family daily.

[@billyhooks99]

I am 64 year old father of 2 girls and at no point in my life have I wanted my girls to be held back because of their gender. In mid 2000 I left a National Baptist Church to go to Methodist for this very reason. I highly encourage you to pursue what the Holy Spirit is leading you to do. Numbers 6:24-26.

[@snana9665]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! It is just so hard navigating this issue, I’m so glad I’m not alone 😊

[@GM-tu7di]

No matter what side people land at on this subject, Christians need to approach it with grace and kindness! No judgement or hostility! There are no questions that shouldn’t be answered and discussed. Be Blessed ❤ ignore the mean comments, soak in the love and appreciation your audience offers

[@a1glassmirror]

Right on! So many of us act like those in the world on the internet and with other Brothers and Sisters!

[@rebekahpagedesigns]

Really Good Job. This is exactly where many of us are at and yes we need to be able to talk and ask questions without condemnation! If people are hating on you for doing that… they have a heart problem that they need to address. 🤷‍♀️

[@chrisd8363]

Eve in Exile by Rebekah Merkle would be a good book for you. Even if you say you're not a feminist. There were many times I skipped parts of a Christian counseling book because I didn't think it applied to me, only to look at them later to realize those sections did apply to me. You seem to think the complimentarian view is more extreme than it is and Mrs. Merkle does a great job explaining a woman's role. There's also a documentary. I would recommend her father Doug Wilson on this topic too. Canon Press is the KZbin channel. God bless.

[@readdailybiblestudy]

Really loved watching this video! I'm also from the pentecostal denomination, and didn't realize how hard it may be for women in other denominations who are asking the kind of questions you have. I don't stand with women being "pastors" (though there are some in my denomination) but I see so many couples also co-pastor (man make take pastor role, but woman "pastors" the women in the church the way he does the men. Both talk about church problems with each other, offer advice, she may guest speak or they rotate Sundays, etc.) And lots of times those women also have a teaching gift or even are evangelists. My husband is 100% a shepherd, but I more naturally fall into evangelism, though I help and support him while he shepherds. I lead women, he leads men. That's just where we fall on the line. But your response was so gracious! I'm sorry that many were bullying and condemning you while you had genuine questions. And I love your take that if it's a secondary issue, it shouldn't separate us from furthering the kingdom of God and pursuing Christ ourselves.

[@OrlandoVergelJr]

The Bible is very clear that the OFFICE of pastor/overseer and the requirements thereof is for a man (1 Timothy 3:1-7). That does NOT mean that women are limited to being only at home or a Sunday school teacher. The Bible shows us women evangelists, deacons, prophets, etc., but not one time is there a woman leading a church as pastor. That in itself makes this a primary issue because there IS clarity in God’s Word. The main thing to remember is that God’s order is more important than our feelings or wishes. It’s also very disappointing that people attack you in the comment section but unfortunately that’s the reality of people who are able to hide behind a screen. Don’t allow the enemy to use that to discourage you from making the amazing content you continually make. You, your videos, and your husband are a blessing to the body of Christ.

[@bradgrant3338]

"...but not one time is there a woman leading a church as pastor" Are you sure about that? What about Colossians 4:15 where Paul addresses Nympha and the church in HER house?

[@OrlandoVergelJr]

@@bradgrant3338 some versions say her house and others say his house. Also, that is ALL it says in that verse. The verse is a simple greeting and nothing more.

[@kysunflower6647]

@@bradgrant3338 no where does it say this person was a pastor, only that the church met in their house,

[@kysunflower6647]

there are no women deacons in the bible, the bible specifies that deacons are men.

[@vm4250]

@@kysunflower6647Junia is a deacon.

[@NatashaHueangvilavong]

Thank you so much. This is something I've been struggling with for a while in my own church. I'm so sorry you had so many hurtful comments that affected you so much, that is just a wrong way for them to respond to the truthfulness that you were trying to bring. But thank you so much. I really appreciate you and you're videos. Thank you so so much.

[@Mrsadams1]

My personal view for how Mary being sent from the tomb can still be a complementarian roll, is that she was sent to go tell “His disciples” in Matthew (perhaps hinting that she was not a “disciple“ herself), and to tell “His disciples and Peter” in Mark. Luke and John also have her telling the disciples what she saw. Personal testimony and witness and sharing is one thing, leading a church is another thing. This is just my view of it, I guess, but looking at scripture, I don’t see Mary as being the equivalent of an ordained minister.

[@allthethingsyouwillsee1081]

Great comment. Agreed. Mary does show the importance of woman though.

[@Mrsadams1]

Absolutely.

[@meagankeele2835]

Agreed.

[@TheBigJhonka]

Also, this was before any formal church was established

[@toviemayfield3629]

Thank you for touching on this. I have had this question and have asked it and I never get a solid answer. The answers are very wishy washy. Thank you for being bold enough to ask the hard questions and talk about them!

[@bethspears7307]

I think this might be my first KZbin comment ever. You are strong and wise and brave. A million years ago I felt called to minister and was told that as a woman I couldn’t. It devastated me in such a way that it had ramifications on my life for decades after and I stepped away from God and church. This year I realized how wrong I was for that and sorely regret losing so much time knowing and learning about God. Your videos have helped me learn how to better study the Bible. I have grown so much closer to God through people like you and through daily Bible study. You are an inspiration to more than you realize. You do have gifts. The fact that you are not just throwing in the towel shows that you are not a willow but such an oak! If you did put out a Bible I’d be one of the firsts to get it!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Thank you Beth.

[@Eparham413]

Love this Faith! Women can teach but pastoring is so much different. I feel the same way! Keep letting the Lord lead you . Keep creating a space at the table!

[@bakernate88]

What is the purpose of the church, the body of Christ, the bride of Christ? How does purpose of a wife inform our understanding of the purpose of the church? Who is head of the Church? Is it a man? Is it a pastor? Who has all authority over the church? Man or woman, all believers who comprise the body of Christ are part of a body, under a head, who has all authority. As the church, we are in the position of a wife. That doesn't change based on the position one holds in the church - a pastor and a janitor are the wife of Christ, the body of Christ and under the headship and authority of Christ. Whether we are teaching a class or serving food, as Christians we are called to be submissive to the authority of Christ, to be obedient to His commands. Do we say, there has to be more for the wife of Christ than just obedience to Him? Do we strive, as a church to become self governing...to usurp the Position of Christ as the authority. Do we long for what the flesh wants? Yes... that battle is real. It's the same battle that a woman called to submission to her husband faces. It's a my will vs the will of my head. The analogy of Christ and the Church to the husband and the wife, makes it so clear that we are all the wife in relation to Christ. When I see a Christian woman struggling, longing to stretch the bounds of the role to which God created her, I think of the church pushing against teaching of Christ, longing to usurp Christ and take authority that is not ours as the church.

[@ericaxoxo7440]

Thank you faith for being vulnerable with us! I’m new in my born again walk and you have helped so much ❤❤❤

[@sammydarko5358]

You KNOW that clear scripture interprets less clear scripture ... May God guide you to His truth

[@petrapublications]

Amen

[@caracomstock9039]

You go girl!! Thank you for being bold and sharing your heart. So encouraged from this video!

[@amychandler5483]

I was in seminary and had to write a paper about whether or not women were allowed to be pastors, and what I found in the Bible is not what I wanted to hear. It was a struggle. But I trusted God and ended up getting a job (ministry) at a Christian school as a Bible teacher. Next month, I will start my 9th year teaching. I love it so much and thank God everyday. :)

[@anthonycarraijrshorts]

Such an amazing video!!! Thank you for this!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jesusonly2837]

I personally believe women have a place in the church but it’s not over brothers in Christ. I believe women can teach other women and children the truth of Gods word. 1 Corinthians 11 teaches a man is over a women which is why we can’t use authority over them 🙂