Tag Archives: pastors

Rooting Out the Gossip Supporting the Billy Graham Rule

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Tim

A few weeks ago in an online exchange about the Billy Graham Rule (a man must never meet alone with a woman, whether in private or in public), two pastors gave a perspective that grieved me deeply. They did not … Continue reading →

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The Top Test to Decide if a Woman’s Call to Be a Preacher Is Legitimate

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Tim

There are people who insist women can’t be pastors, preachers and church leaders, claiming that the Bible forbids it. They set this up as a rule which cannot be violated. Another word for a rule that can’t be violated is … Continue reading →

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Doing Good Can Be So Confusing

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Tim

I’m Not a Pastor Apparently I confuse people. I don’t mean to, but I do. It becomes apparent mostly on line when someone writes that I should do something in particular, or I should refrain from saying something, or there’s … Continue reading →

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Of Pastors and Judges – innocent until proven guilty

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Tim

The Presumption of Innocence “Innocent until proven guilty” isn’t merely a high-sounding phrase; it’s a legally binding presumption in criminal cases. Even the word “presumption” has legal significance. In jurisprudence (the philosophy of law) a presumption is a limitation or … Continue reading →

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Pastors: Stop Disrespecting Women With Your Chauvinistic Name-Calling

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Tim

Treat … older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters … . (Paul’s advice to a young pastor, 1 Timothy 5:1-2.) *** Jen Wilkin wrote a post for The Gospel Coalition on how men pastors can better relate to … Continue reading →

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Pastors: stop putting women down with your cheap laugh lines

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Tim

I recently tweeted: If you are listening to a sermon and they use “You know how women are, they always …” for a laugh line, it’s OK to get up and walk out. That must have struck a nerve, because … Continue reading →

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