Truthseeker

Lin, that is so true.  I wonder why it is that subordinationists or comps, etc. fail to sufficiently account for the fact that the bible lists pastoring and teaching (among others) as GIFTS, not as offices to be filled by human discernment and discretion as is the case with elders and deacons?  No where does the bible say that gifts are given or restricted based on an individual’s gender.  Neither for that matter, does it say so regarding eldering and deaconing though that mistake, based on the ‘husband of one wife’ phrase is easier to understand.  These things seem so straightforward-especially per the gifts of pastor, teacher, etc.
If, as a woman, I didn’t value my hair, I think I would be pulling it out by now!