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What is your view of women being "pastors" over women's ministry or children's ministry?
Thank you for your question.
I'd recommend removing the title "pastor" to avoid confusion and maintain the intended meaning of what a pastor is. Scripture is clear that a pastor (that is, an "overseer" or "elder") is a man (1 Timothy 3). Titus 1:6 also says a pastor must be the husband of one wife. This exempts any woman from being a pastor.
Having said that, I see nothing wrong with a woman being head of a women's ministry or children's ministry. I am the head of the women's ministry at my church, but I am not a pastor. I am under the direction and guidance of my leadership and do not make decisions for the ministry apart from counsel from them. They ultimately are the overseers of the entire flock, women and children included!
For the Master,
Susan J Heck
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