{"product_id":"can-women-be-pastors-church-questions-by-greg-gilbert","title":"Can Women Be Pastors? (Church Questions) by Greg Gilbert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eConcise, Scripture-Centered Guide Answers Popular Questions about Gender and Church Leadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this Church Questions booklet, Greg Gilbert answers the question \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCan women be pastors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gilbert explains why God reserved the office of pastor and elder exclusively for men by examining the structures of authority God established from the very beginning. Focusing on texts in Genesis 1–3 and 1 Timothy 2, Gilbert makes a case for why God’s original design for church leadership is not arbitrary, but part of his good and beautiful plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Great Resource for Congregations and New Christians:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps readers think more biblically about the Christian life and faithfulness in a local church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAccessible and Practical:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, shareable booklet includes helpful applications for individuals and churches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePart of the Church Questions Series Created in Partnership with 9Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Christians are pressed by very real questions. How does Scripture structure a church, order worship, organize ministry, and define biblical leadership? Those are just examples of the questions that are answered clearly, carefully, and winsomely in this new series from 9Marks. I am so thankful for this ministry and for its incredibly healthy and hopeful influence in so many faithful churches. I eagerly commend this series.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eR. Albert Mohler Jr.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sincere questions deserve thoughtful answers. If you’re not sure where to start in answering these questions, let this series serve as a diving board into the pool. These minibooks are winsomely to-the-point and great to read together with one friend or one hundred friends.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGloria Furman,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTreasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLabor with Hope: Gospel Meditations on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“As a pastor, I get asked lots of questions. I’m approached by unbelievers seeking to understand the gospel, new believers unsure about next steps, and maturing believers wanting help answering questions from their Christian family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers. It’s in these moments that I wish I had a book to give them that was brief, answered their questions, and pointed them in the right direction for further study. Church Questions is a series that provides just that. Each booklet tackles one question in a biblical, brief, and practical manner. The series may be called Church Questions, but it could be called ‘Church Answers.’ I intend to pick these up by the dozens and give them away regularly. You should too.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJuan R. Sanchez,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSeven Dangers Facing Your Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Where can we Christians find reliable answers to our common questions about life together at church―without having to plow through long, expensive books? The Church Questions booklets meet our need with answers that are biblical, thoughtful, and practical. For pastors, this series will prove a trustworthy resource for guiding church members toward deeper wisdom and stronger unity.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRay Ortlund,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e President, Renewal Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGreg Gilbert \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWhat Is the Gospel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJames: A 12-Week Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWho Is Jesus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and is the coauthor of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e What Is the Mission of the Church?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Greg and his wife, Moriah, have three children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48047370993841,"sku":"9781433579080","price":4.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/acan.jpg?v=1792134121","url":"https:\/\/www.biblicalcounselingbooks.com\/products\/can-women-be-pastors-church-questions-by-greg-gilbert","provider":"Biblical Counseling Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}