Cheryl Schatz

An overseer is one who protects the flock from spiritual error so that they do not become deceived and taken captive by error. Women are capable of knowing and understanding doctrine too so that the flock can be kept safe. In fact my whole ministry has been keeping Christians aware of the doctrinal errors of the cults and help Christians to witness to the cults. This is a ministry that God has given me and this is an area that overseers or elders should be good at because the spiritual safety of the flock is their responsibility. They are not to lord it over others or be seen as taking authority over others. But their wisdom in correct doctrine is a safety factor for the local body of believers. There should be ones in every congregation of believers who can help with doctrinal understanding whether the congregation meets in a building or meets in a private home. I believe that God does gift and call men and women to take a place of oversight as a watchman on the wall, watching out for the enemy and protecting the flock from the wolves.