A woman as a Pastor? Does it make it right if there is a need for pastors?

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I'm happy to announce that I listened to a lady preach at my church this morning and she did a mighty fine job too! Sorry haters - not lol :p
 
I'm happy to announce that I listened to a lady preach at my church this morning and she did a mighty fine job too! Sorry haters - not lol :p
What did you learn then? Still calling those who do not agree with you "haters". I see this demeaning spirit in you in just about every post you have made here. Contributing nothing to the thread as such more than contention.
 
What did you learn then? Still calling those who do not agree with you "haters". I see this demeaning spirit in you in just about every post you have made here. Contributing nothing to the thread as such more than contention.
Haha well thank you for the compliment - note the "lol :p" in my post? This indicates it was a tongue-in-cheek remark and not to be taken seriously.
 
Yes, you are trying to joke it away now. As if that makes any difference. It doesn't.
Take it how you want to - I'm really not that bothered. I was simply explaining it was a cheeky post. I don't much like your attitude either so it kind of makes us even. You didn't have to reply - it wasn't referring to you in particular.
 
Take it how you want to - I'm really not that bothered. I was simply explaining it was a cheeky post. I don't much like your attitude either so it kind of makes us even. You didn't have to reply - it wasn't referring to you in particular.
Yes, you're not bothered at all that you contributed nothing to the thread but demeaning those who happen not to agree with you because you are very intolerant. And you obviously lack any shame or decency.
 
Yes, you're not bothered at all that you contributed nothing to the thread but demeaning those who happen not to agree with you because you are very intolerant. And you obviously lack any shame or decency.
Thank you, I love you too. :)
 
The definition from Strong's you posted indicates a pastor is technically a deacon or deaconess.

What's a deaconess?

Actually, I never use Strong's. I use Brown Driver Brigs for Hebrew and Wilbur, Arndt, and Gingrich for Greek.

For this post, I did not consult a dictionary. If Strong agrees with me I'm delighted.

The definition is exactly the sane for deaconess as for deacon.
 
Jack,

Read the post again and pay attention to the pronouns I used and your question will be answered.

I don't mean to be short with you; but you give the impression that you are being contentious rather than asking for information. If I am mistaken in this you have my profound apology.
 
Thank you for your feedback. I will fix it immediately. You have my apology!
 
Actually, I never use Strong's. I use Brown Driver Brigs for Hebrew and Wilbur, Arndt, and Gingrich for Greek.

For this post, I did not consult a dictionary. If Strong agrees with me I'm delighted.

The definition is exactly the sane for deaconess as for deacon.

You understand that I directed that question to Phil and not you, right?

So, a deacon is the same as a deaconess you say.

And a deacon is the same as a disciple in Acts?
 
Jack,

Read the post again and pay attention to the pronouns I used and your question will be answered.

I don't mean to be short with you; but you give the impression that you are being contentious rather than asking for information. If I am mistaken in this you have my profound apology.

Would you please quote the specific post you are talking about with the pronouns you are talking about?
 
Okay, I've read your definition 4 times.

Your definition still says a pastor is technically a deacon or a deaconess.

Does it not say that?

What is a deaconess then, by the definition you yourself posted?

A woman who is a pastor according to your definition, right?

Why would such a word as deaconess (defined by your source as a female pastor) exist if a woman couldn't be one?

Don't you believe your own sources?


pastor ποίμεν means shepherd He who is charged with the spiritual safety and well-being of a church

deacon διάκονος means servant one who concerns him/her self with another's spiritual or material needs

perhaps now you can see the difference. There are many really sharp people on the forum. They would be all over me if it were true that Your definition still says a pastor is technically a deacon or a deaconess.

Please read my posts BEFORE arguing with thembecause I don't have time for this! Otherwise I will need to ignore you,
 
I'm happy to announce that I listened to a lady preach at my church this morning and she did a mighty fine job too! Sorry haters - not lol :p

Me too.

I was tempted to rebuke her after the service, based upon what is being said on this thread by some, and tell her she must repent and turn away from her sin.

That is what some of you posting on this thread believe she must do, right?
 
Me too.

I was tempted to rebuke her after the service, based upon what is being said on this thread by some, and tell her she must repent and turn away from her sin.

That is what some of you posting on this thread believe she must do, right?
I also thought of this thread lol.
 
Would you please quote the specific post you are talking about with the pronouns you are talking about?

I replied to the post in which you asked which roles are appropriate for women and I expected you to remember your own question long enough to recognize the answer.
 
pastor ποίμεν means shepherd He who is charged with the spiritual safety and well-being of a church

deacon διάκονος means servant one who concerns him/her self with another's spiritual or material needs

perhaps now you can see the difference. There are many really sharp people on the forum. They would be all over me if it were true that Your definition still says a pastor is technically a deacon or a deaconess.

Please read my posts BEFORE arguing with thembecause I don't have time for this! Otherwise I will need to ignore you,

You need to pay a little more attention to what is being said.

It was not me who say a pastor is technically a deacon or a deaconess.

It was phil112 who posted that in a quote from Strongs.

Based on that, the first sentence of your post I quoted should read that a pastor is "He or SHE who is charged with the spiritual safety and well-being of a church."

Right?