About this episode

In this episode, Shanda Fulbright discusses the biblical perspective on women's roles in church and ministry amidst current debates on the topic.

The debate over women serving as pastors has reignited after the Southern Baptist Convention voted to clarify that the office of pastor is reserved for qualified men. Some see this as biblical faithfulness. Others see it as sexism. So what does Scripture actually teach? In this episode, I share how my own views changed after studying the Bible for myself, explain why I believe the office of pastor is reserved for men, and discuss why that does not diminish the value, gifting, or influence of women in God's kingdom. Whether you're wrestling with this issue yourself or simply want to understand the biblical arguments more clearly, my prayer is that this conversation encourages you to approach Scripture with humility, charity, and a desire to honor Christ above culture. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

People in this episode

Host: Shanda Fulbright

Topics covered

• women in ministry
• biblical interpretation
• church leadership
• gender roles
• Christian faith

Keywords

• women pastors
• Bible teaching
• Southern Baptist Convention
• gender equality
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southern Baptist Convention

Places: God's kingdom

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