At En-Joy Ministries, we are committed to seeing churches thrive as vibrant communities of faith, grounded in the truth of Scripture. As a pastor, I have witnessed the challenges many congregations face: declining discipleship, ineffective outreach, and a longing for genuine revival. Too often, these struggles trace back to a departure from God’s design for […]
Women have a huge role in Christian ministry—just look at Phoebe the deacon (Romans 16:1-2), Priscilla teaching Apollos (Acts 18:26), or Deborah leading Israel (Judges 4-5). But Scripture doesn’t place them as head pastors or elders. Passages like 1 Timothy 2:11-12 and 3:1-7 point to men in those roles, with no women named as elders in the Bible. I believe God designed it this way—not to limit women, but to shape the church with distinct roles. Check out my full thoughts in the blog post!
The Bible emphasizes that elders are divinely appointed through a process involving human participation, grounded in Scripture. They must meet specific qualifications and be chosen through prayer and discernment, not corporate methods. Elders play crucial spiritual roles, highlighting the importance of adhering to biblical guidelines in their selection and avoiding corporate models.
The content discusses the importance of prayer and healing in the church, emphasizing the biblical roles of elders and deacons. It lamented the shift of churches towards corporate structures, losing sight of spiritual overseers. The author urged a return to qualified, prayerful leaders to foster trust and effectively minister to congregants’ needs.
