Are women preachers looked down on?

Question

If a woman starts off her ministry not married will that effect a congregation in a negative way? What is the best way to handle this?

Answer 1

I look down on all preachers.

Answer 2

Yes. There will be negative affects. You have to review the qualifications of becoming a deacon or elder, then there are also the guidelines for proper functioning of a family. Many will see contradiction or attempt to rewrite what is written. It is always best to stay within the framework set forth by the early church.
Perhaps my own experience will help a little. I stopped my studies six months short of completion because I found myself being too puffed up and proud over the new respect I was about to gain. "Who would be a better authority than me?", was my reasoning. I have since learned that there are ample opportunities to share the Gospel, some of them in complete anonymity. The blessings received are far greater than any I imagined coming from a stage appearance. God uses His children to their utmost ability. In all things seek God's will first.

Answer 3

Some people say they shouldn't be preaching. but someone said "God calls Us to spread the Gospel, so it doesn' t mean ONLY Men. " And if she isn't married, I really don't know about that. (very interesting, I will do some research on that) I wouldn't think it would matter to a congregation, if she is Truly Called of God, and A Soul-Winner for Jesus, And she portrays God"s Love as a Shepherd should. I Know the Answer is in the Bible>>> We Must Find It. + + + Amen.

Answer 4

Actually, the Bible prohibits a woman from being a public preacher.

I Cor.14:34-35 "Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. And if they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is shameful for women to speak in church.'

I Tim.2:12-14 "And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression."

I Cor.11:3 'But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ, the head of woman Is man, and the head of Christ Is God."

These passages give the answer to your question, and the answer is: A woman has no place "in the pulpit and preaching or expounding on the word of God in a mixed audience.'

There are many important responsibilities that women must fulfill (cf I Tim.5:9-10; Phil.4:2-3; Acts 9:36-9; Rom.16:1; Tit.2:4-5). Some of women's responsibilities involve teaching (cf. I Tim.5:2; Tit.2:1-4). However, the woman's teaching is not to be In the public assembly (mixed audience) as the above passages clearly teach. The word translated "teach" in 1 Tim. 2:12 means "to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them, deliver didactic discourses" (Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon of the N.T.).

Because of the demands of Women's Liberation in our society many denominations have installed women in positions for which there is no biblical authority. Men and women are equal in the sight of God. Gods promise of eternal inheritance is the same for both men and women (Gal.3:28; 1 Pet.3:8). However, equality does not negate the fact that God has set forth different roles that must be fulfilled by each. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal in power, purpose, and deity. However, each has a different role to fulfill (cf I Cor.11:3). Likewise, men and women are equal in the sight of God, yet He has set forth different roles for each. This is God prerogative. He is Lord and we must submit to His will (Col.3:17). Whether a man or a woman, each has plenty to do in simply fulfilling the responsibilities of the role that God has set forth for each. For one to try to fulfill the role of the other Is not only futile, it is sinful.

Answer 5

I would say the best thing would be to ask Joyce Meyers, she
is an awesome minister of God's Word. And one who has alot of great messages. And there are quite a few others with awesome messages as well. Just Do It. Take care and may God bless you spiritually.

Answer 6

Any ministry will have its obstacles to overcome. Female ministries, learn from Marilyn Hickey,Paula White, or Joyce Meyers to name a few. Single (male or female), be CAREFUL about going to someones house alone. I have 'done it' (married). It can (not, absolutely will) cause 'rumors' which you probably do not need or want!!!
Personal curiousity; presently what state?

Answer 7

They are not looked down upon in the Catholic Church. Catholic women do everything that unordained Catholic men do, including preach, teach, counsel, administrate, minister the Eucharist, serve at Mass, read the Scriptures at Mass, etc. In other words, they do everything that Protestant ministers do, except baptize - and unordained Catholic men can't do that either.

Answer 8

it should be the ability rather than the gender which is important. the church I attended before I retired had three different lady ministers who were just as good as or better than some male ministers we had. all three were single and their status was the same as every other minister we had. accept the lady for her talents and remember she will have her own " style " and abilities. different than your other ministers and will be better in some ways and worse in others. after all ministers are humans not Divine.

Answer 9

no