Bridgetown Audio Podcast Lecture: Part 3: Women & Eldership — A Closer Look at The Four Pillars
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Aug 31, 2023 An exploration of women and eldership in the church, discussing the framework and complexity of the topic, belief in equality and co-leadership of men and women, the role of women in teaching scripture, the importance of redemptive movement hermeneutics, examples of women's leadership throughout the biblical narrative, examining women's role in the church, and interpretations of biblical passages on women and eldership.
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Start With Humility And Welcome Diverse Views
- Welcome people across theological views and invite curiosity rather than coercion when discussing women and eldership.
- Tyler Staton asks listeners to acknowledge personal baggage (fear, anger, pride) and prayerfully set it aside before engaging the topic.
Old Testament Shows Women In Executive Spiritual Roles
- The Old Testament includes prominent female leaders who exercised executive and spiritual authority.
- Deborah functioned as both judge and prophet, leading Israel comparably to Joshua and not merely as a reluctant concession.
Four Pillars Underpin Bridgestown's Position
- Bridgestown's position is built on cumulative biblical data summarized in four pillars rather than a single verse or scholar.
- The four pillars are biblical narrative, trajectory, leadership, and exegesis guiding their conclusion on women elders.