Posted by
Jesse P. on Monday, November 19, 2007 11:07:26 AM
It's interesting to follow the growing trend of feminine and homosexual church leaders, as various arms of the church replace the pastorate with a pastorette.
Two stories:
Fort Worth Episcopals seem to be moving toward a split with national leadership, while the
Lutherans ordain a Lesbian pastor.
In the Lutheran story there seems to be a rejection of the authority of God's Word on two counts. First, its teaching against women pastors (1 Timothy 2:12). Second, the requirement of heterosexuality in its qualifications for leaders (Titus 1:6, 1 Timothy 3:2).
Without biblical elders and pastors, the church will be rendered ineffective. By ordaining folks like this I believe we are not ordaining true pastors and leaders, and ultimately denying ourselves the benefit of true Ephesians 4 ministry, hindering the true equipping of the saints for works of ministry, and doing our best to bring the advancement of the gospel and kingdom of God to a grinding halt.