What is your opinion of women teaching in the church, say an adult mixed Sunday School class? I think some people get the impression, supposedly from the Bible, that women are to remain quiet in church. Also, what about women pastors?"

Further, a "bishop" or pastor must be "the husband of one wife" (I Timothy 3:2). This is a male requirement. Deacons must be male. In I Timothy 3:1-13, where it gives the requirements for pastors and deacons, note the use of the male pronouns "he", and "his". Note particularly Verse 5, where it says "For if a man". (See also Titus 1:5-9). Where God is specific, we must be specific.

I am sorry to disappoint the ladies; but, the Bible teaches that pastors must be men. A woman in that position is a "usurper", taking something that was not given her by God. They can teach the women and children, NOT adult men. (Titus 2:3-5). I do think the God who wrote the Bible, Who sees the past and the future, could foresee the changes in custom of today. Customs may change, but God's Word ... never! Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away". (Matthew 24:35).

On the positive side, I don't know what we would do without the women of our church. They teach Sunday School, visit the sick, clean, paint, teach ladies' Bible studies and pray. Our potluck suppers are a sight to behold, thanks to the women!