Men Sitting Under Women Preaching

Valuing Women without Compromising Convictions

Men Sitting Under Women Preaching

I remember a moment a few years ago when a sweet older lady sat next to me at an event I was at with my friend and ministry mentor Lysa TerKeurst. The woman leaned over to me and commented how refreshing it was for her to see a man lean in and listen to a woman teaching the Bible.

I had a dual response. First, that was so kind of her to say that. Second, it was so sad that she had to say that.

I responded by saying one of the best and most meaningful aspects of my biblical, theological, and spiritual formation has come because I've sat under godly women who faithfully and fearlessly teach the Bible.

I'm really sad to say that in my academic experience, I've not had any professors in my theological institutions who were women. And I personally think this is so sad and I've lost something as a result.

Friends, we miss something very important when we do not hear the theological reflections and teachings of godly women. It is a blessing to us, because we get…