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Women Pastors - 2/26/2010 12:17:06 AM
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Trishcreations
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I am a senior associate Pastor at a church. The senior Pastor as well as my husband have other pastoral prayer partners...people they can talk to and stand with in situations....as a woman, I do not seem to be able to find someone in a like situation as I am. I would love to find a support system of female Pastors...anyone know of anything?
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RE: Women Pastors - 2/26/2010 9:26:24 AM
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Many females that are gifted as pastor-teachers simply fill other roles in today's Church structures. Perhaps you might find a fellowship of spirit with such a woman who shares your gifting, but not your professional expression of that gifting. Also, those with the gift of encouragement are often much more encouraging as friends with-whom to share struggles and find support and prayer -- probably precisely because they are not in your situation and do not have the same perspective as you. Let people minister to you thought the gifts of the presence of Christ, and you will be surprised who it is that can be giving what you are needing.
Online 'community' is fun, but you really need someone (or several someones) in your life that is present and tangible... thought you are welcome to bring your situations here and post them as requests for advice or support from women in ministry, and that will bring you some of the perspective you seem to be looking for.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/2/2010 11:52:51 PM
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Thanks, I will continue to pray for those types of relationships...I am an inner-city Pastor and it is hard having any adults around. I have sought for that and none formed. Our ministry is primarily youth and in a very disfunctional and poor part of the city. Most of the adults that are around are very needy and not in the position to look beyond the severe situations they are in.
I am finding that the male leaders within the church are finding prayer partners easily. I am looking for some type of organized get together maybe a "womens aglow" or something like that. I am not in any crisis situation or anything...just thinking I need extra prayer for the next step in ministry.
Thanks for your help.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/6/2010 9:22:27 AM
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/6/2010 9:57:12 AM
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I am a senior associate Pastor at a church. The senior Pastor as well as my husband have other pastoral prayer partners...people they can talk to and stand with in situations....as a woman, I do not seem to be able to find someone in a like situation as I am. I would love to find a support system of female Pastors...anyone know of anything?
Why would the woman need to be a Pastor, it would seem that a sincere Believer would fit the bill.
I am a Pastor, and most of my close prayer partners are not Pastors.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/6/2010 5:10:04 PM
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Do you have any other churches in your denomination in the area? You might also try para-church organizations or other social services agencies (where there might be Christians who are ministering in similar situations).
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/6/2010 8:24:46 PM
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Do you have any other churches in your denomination in the area? You might also try para-church organizations or other social services agencies (where there might be Christians who are ministering in similar situations).
How can this band-aid suggestion address the real issues? And Christians are really not at liberty to circumvent their local assembly and go outside to accomplish that which is unacceptable to the local church.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/6/2010 9:33:45 PM
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Why would finding someone to provide prayer and support to a pastor be "unacceptable to the local church"? And why would it be a band-aid solution to look to other areas of ministry for such a friend?
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/6/2010 11:13:27 PM
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I'm not sure anymore of the condition of the Ecunet services anymore, I still receive Lectionary Sermonshop from them but in terms of women pastors pray and support I would think giving Ecunet a try might help.
The Lectionary SermonShop is something I got involved with when at an SBC church in New Mexico, during preaching rotation there. There were numerous people involved from around the world who were interacting in that particular portion of Ecunet services.
I wish I could help further. I'll keep an ear out, I haven't heard anything in particular but I'll ask around.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/7/2010 1:15:27 AM
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Trish,
I pray God provides a female pastor friend for you, or another relationship that can fit what you need.
I'm not in the same situation exactly, but I'm a woman and I volunteer as the kids pastor at an inner city church similar to what you described. Our lead pastor is also a woman, and I think she is the only female senior pastor in our denomination in the metropolitan area. It's got to be hard to not have anyone in a similar situation to talk with.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/20/2010 6:21:13 PM
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That is totally awesome. You have my 100% support sister in JESUS.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/25/2010 12:49:19 AM
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My Mother in Law has been a pastor for over 30 years. Fellowship is difficult, that I can attest to. Most of her support is from non-minister type people. I serve as her bodyguard when traveling. It is just amazing what folks will do to get to you. I would suggest that if you are going outside your church to other churches, take people you can trust with you. My pastor has a miracle and healing ministry. It is important to have folks trained to be with you. Like I said, strange things happen.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/27/2010 1:28:13 PM
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My Mother in Law has been a pastor for over 30 years. Fellowship is difficult, that I can attest to. Most of her support is from non-minister type people. I serve as her bodyguard when traveling. It is just amazing what folks will do to get to you. I would suggest that if you are going outside your church to other churches, take people you can trust with you. My pastor has a miracle and healing ministry. It is important to have folks trained to be with you. Like I said, strange things happen.
Why the necessity of a body guard for a minister?
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/28/2010 1:03:18 AM
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I have to watch other people as they approach her. When we were in other countries, the crowds would almost push her down. In one week long meeting, those attending were pulling buttons off and trying to rip her clothing. We have had pic pockets in large meetings as well. Most of the issues happen when outside the USA. We have had no problems in the States.
No, I am not armed. I learned crowd control from working crowd control at concerts and other events (being 6'7 and 290lbs helps). Hay, the money was good.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/28/2010 4:48:40 PM
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I have to watch other people as they approach her. When we were in other countries, the crowds would almost push her down. In one week long meeting, those attending were pulling buttons off and trying to rip her clothing. We have had pic pockets in large meetings as well. Most of the issues happen when outside the USA. We have had no problems in the States.
No, I am not armed. I learned crowd control from working crowd control at concerts and other events (being 6'7 and 290lbs helps). Hay, the money was good.
Well then may I ask what in the world is this "Pastor" teaching that would cause folks to want to take items (Buttons, etc ) from her for possible spiritual reasons?
Thanks
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/29/2010 9:47:11 AM
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I have to watch other people as they approach her. When we were in other countries, the crowds would almost push her down. In one week long meeting, those attending were pulling buttons off and trying to rip her clothing. We have had pic pockets in large meetings as well. Most of the issues happen when outside the USA. We have had no problems in the States.
No, I am not armed. I learned crowd control from working crowd control at concerts and other events (being 6'7 and 290lbs helps). Hay, the money was good.
Well then may I ask what in the world is this "Pastor" teaching that would cause folks to want to take items (Buttons, etc ) from her for possible spiritual reasons?
Thanks
RC
I believe that when you go into some other countries and begin to minister and miracles, signs, and wonders begin to follow then those who are hungry and passionate about this sort of ministry can become desperate to just touch anything on that person. Not comparing this person to Jesus but it happened to him when the woman with the issue of blood had to push through the crowd to touch the hem of His garment. That's at least in my mind what I'm picturing as this person describes this ministry.
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/30/2010 11:55:16 AM
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I believe that when you go into some other countries and begin to minister and miracles, signs, and wonders begin to follow then those who are hungry and passionate about this sort of ministry can become desperate to just touch anything on that person. Not comparing this person to Jesus but it happened to him when the woman with the issue of blood had to push through the crowd to touch the hem of His garment. That's at least in my mind what I'm picturing as this person describes this ministry.
I have not found that to be the case with my teaching in over 20 foriegn mostly 3td world countries.
If one teaches Jesus and keeps the focus on him, all the while staying himble this just will not happen no matter what miracles, healing, salvations etc. that the Holy Spirit may bring to pass.
Thanks
RC
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RE: Women Pastors - 3/31/2010 1:44:58 AM
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rc,
come now, you're a pastor too, and know well the scriptures. This was done to the disciples as well as Jesus. People do rush at folks who demonstrate power whether in word or deed. This is not an indication of the pastor doing something wrong, but something right. Do signs, wonders, and miracles follow you everywhere you go????
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ORIGINAL: SteelCurtain
I believe that when you go into some other countries and begin to minister and miracles, signs, and wonders begin to follow then those who are hungry and passionate about this sort of ministry can become desperate to just touch anything on that person. Not comparing this person to Jesus but it happened to him when the woman with the issue of blood had to push through the crowd to touch the hem of His garment. That's at least in my mind what I'm picturing as this person describes this ministry.
I have not found that to be the case with my teaching in over 20 foriegn mostly 3td world countries.
If one teaches Jesus and keeps the focus on him, all the while staying himble this just will not happen no matter what miracles, healing, salvations etc. that the Holy Spirit may bring to pass.
Thanks
RC
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RE: Women Pastors - 4/3/2010 10:43:52 AM
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RE: Women Pastors - 4/5/2010 12:33:05 AM
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And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you - Luke 11:9.
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Prayer changes things. Believe God at His Word (Luke 11:9). You need the support of other women (true women of God). Thank God for the men, but you as a woman of God need women of God to support, encourage, and comfort you as you move forward in God (spiritual midwives).
Maybe you could start a women's group(?). As a Senior Pastor, why not(?). It will give you an opportunity to give and receive the support of God. And out of this group, be "selective" (Pray for Guidance/wisdom) in choosing at least 2 or 3 women you can trust and confide in on an intimate level.
I will pray that God gives you the wisdom to solve this concern in your life - sincerely.
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RE: Women Pastors - 5/6/2010 4:46:48 PM
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I agree with the person about. Prayer does change thing, I know I am a bit late. But if you wish to pm me please do so. I have a female Pastor, maybe pm me and we can work something out. And i can lead you to her, in my prayers you will be. I think it's awesome you are a pastor by the way.
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RE: Women Pastors - 5/17/2010 5:37:40 AM
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Hello,
Mega Blessings to everyone,
It is nice to know that there are women who are willing to stand as a women Pastor, We are known as a weaker vessel, but i believe that the strongest man and woman is the one who can hold his or her character and emotions, Thank God , woman Pastors, may be we are weak in strength but God's strength is made perfect even in our weakness. GO, GO,GO women Pastors.
Iam a Pastor and a Pastor's wife for 22 years, my husband is the overseer of our small group and i am one of the Pastor under his leadership. We both enjoyed the ministry, we both understand our calling.
So, for all women Pastors i salute you, you've done a great job for God. Congratulations!!!!!
Can i join the group????
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