Actually, Paul wrote that women should not be in authority over men and in the qualifications for elder and deacon, it’s MEN who he talks about.
The reason is simple. Women are more easily deceived.
That said, I understand the point of *ordaining* women when it comes to allowing them to minister to other women in settings where a pastor is granted the privilege others are not. Hospital visitation and prison ministry come to mind.
But as far as heading up a church. No. I am not comfortable with that at all.
Actually God has appointed women as prophets and leaders. Especially when men of caliber are not there. Go to a higher level of thinking than the verses you are thinking of. Yes he prefers men but has done as he pleases in many places
Again, the issue is not whether it is men or women, it is Who is doing the appointing. It is not the rule, it is the Ruler.
I see you’ve read the Book ;^)
I've tricked one into staying married to me for 13 years or so now.
...or is it 14???
I’d best find out before next year rolls around!!