Women serving as elders is not Winger's current biblical position, but he plans a thorough future research project before finalizing his view.

Winger says he does not believe women serving as elders is biblical, but acknowledges he may be wrong and plans a deep research project on women in ministry next year. He notes the term 'elder' is sometimes used loosely without substantive function. The primary pastoral concern is whether this creates a leadership role God has not assigned. He cautions the questioner to consider whether the mother-in-law would even be receptive to the concern.