Can Women Be Pastors?

Can women be pastors? Well according to Paul, women shouldn’t teach or exercise authority over men. But was that just a cultural thing? And was it just Paul’s own preference, not God’s command? That’s what we’ll be covering in today’s episode of the Following Jesus Podcast. Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and my goal is to teach the Bible and to help you follow Jesus. Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok! @itsdavidcipriano 0:00 Intro 0:50 The complementarian vs. egalitarian positions 4:56 Was this just Paul’s preference, not God’s command? 7:07 Was this because women were typically uneducated in the first century?  9:37 Women in the Bible had leadership positions. 11:35 Some of the worst egalitarian arguments about 1 Timothy 2 15:48 Was this just a cultural command? 21:42 The biblical pastoral qualifications are only for men, and there are no women pastors in the Bible. 26:24 Women are not to be totally silent in church. 31:46 Women can serve and teach in ministry. Bible verses in the video: 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:8, Acts 4:13, Deuteronomy 4:2, 1 Timothy 2:13, 1 Timothy 2:14, 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Timothy 3:3, 1 Timothy 3:4, 1 Timothy 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:6, 1 Timothy 3:7, Titus 1:5, Titus 1:6, Titus 1:7, Titus 1:8, Titus 1:9, 1 Corinthians 14:34, 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 14:30, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:32, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Acts 18:24, Acts 18:25, Acts 18:26 All verses are in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible. I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link! https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555