Here's a question I'd never thought/heard about till very recently - is it appropriate for a woman to lead worship in a congregation of both men and women?
People often have quite strong views about women preaching or being pastors, but what about things like leading worship?
On reading the passage below, I think that if God has given us a particular gift and it brings glory to Him when we use it then we should be using it if He provides opportunities for us to do so.
'Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen'. 1 Peter 4:10-12
But recently I read some info about women's role in the church, and a reference to
1 Timothy 2:11-12: 'A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.' How does this apply in the context of leading worship in today's culture?
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