I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that our pastor is leaving our church. The denomination has assigned a new pastor to the church, and the pastor is female.
I had a feeling that would happen as this particular denomination seems to have an abundance of female pastors. I'm generally okay with this denomination EXCEPT for female pastors. I just don't find it to be biblical. FYI, our current pastor is male.
NOTE: I am NOT trying to start a new thread on the biblical authority of female pastors -- my mind is firm on this point and no one will change it.
But my real question is: can I stay at this church as the director of music when I feel so strongly about this issue? I would never attend a church with a female pastor, but can I WORK for a church with a female pastor? I really don't think so -- music is my ministry and I don't think I can partner with a pastor who I believe is in an unbiblical position.
It makes me very sad because I love my position and I really love the people in the congregation, but I have my convictions. I am stalwart.
What do you think?
I had a feeling that would happen as this particular denomination seems to have an abundance of female pastors. I'm generally okay with this denomination EXCEPT for female pastors. I just don't find it to be biblical. FYI, our current pastor is male.
NOTE: I am NOT trying to start a new thread on the biblical authority of female pastors -- my mind is firm on this point and no one will change it.
But my real question is: can I stay at this church as the director of music when I feel so strongly about this issue? I would never attend a church with a female pastor, but can I WORK for a church with a female pastor? I really don't think so -- music is my ministry and I don't think I can partner with a pastor who I believe is in an unbiblical position.
It makes me very sad because I love my position and I really love the people in the congregation, but I have my convictions. I am stalwart.
What do you think?
I would stay a while.
First, I would give the woman pastor a chance. Don't look for a reason, cause if it's wrong, the Lord will show you.
Secondly, you would want to know you did everything you could before leaving.....No "what ifs" on the back burner.
Thirdly, it would look better on your church resume if it shows you didn't run off every time something happens.