The Church: Age of Structure, Authority, and Women as Pastors

So this past week in Bible 2 we discussed the structure of the church and we were asked these four questions: How structured should church be? Who should have authority? Can a woman be a pastor or a part of the authority? How does this is compare to our church?

#1: How Structured Should Church Be?

I believe that the church should be very structured. The church does need to have rules, a schedule, a main leadership team and then smaller leadership teams. Without structure, the church would fall apart, much like a business.

#2: Who Should Have Authority?

Like I said before there should be a main leadership team. With the head pastor as the leader of this team with the other pastors and such on the main team, but before making any big decisions they should always pray to God about it.

#3: Can a woman be a pastor or a part of the authority?    

Yes, I believe they can. Especially be a part of the leadership team. I know that it’s not as common for a woman to be a pastor of the church, but I’ve seen it and its possible. As long as they are speaking the truth of God’s word they’re fine with me.  

#4: How does this is compare to our church?

As of right now I don’t go to a church regularly, since my family and I are trying to find the right church after the church we went to for seven years. So I will compare what I’ve said to that church. What I said was represented at that church. Now the main pastor was a man, but his wife was also considered a pastor and women would preach. There was also a leadership team just like I discussed.

So those are my answers to those questions. Feel free to comment!