Does the Bible Allow Women to Be Pastors?
Mary Kassian
GirlsGoneWise.com
Updated
Apr 29, 2026
Before answering this question, it's very important to define terms because what one church defines as a pastor is sometimes different than what another church defines as a pastor. For instance, in some churches, everyone who is on staff or paid is called a pastor. Yet, her role may be defined very differently in another church.
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