Does Scripture permit a woman to teach a Sunday School class? What about lead a small group? While Scripture clearly teaches complementary roles for men and women, applying this teaching to various ministry settings requires careful thought. So, what does a faithful and wise complementarianism look like in practice?

Timestamps to Know

Intro: 00:37
How Conversations on Complementarianism Have Shifted - 02:33
Complementarianism Through the Decades - 05:11
The Gift of Authority Preserves Goodness & Distinction of Gender - 07:37
Erasure of Gender Leads to Authority and Justice Issues - 09:55
‘Real’ and ‘Perceived’ Injustices in Authority - 12:14
Why Leeman’s Article is an Important Piece For Today - 14:26
Lines that are Drawn for Teaching- 17:56
Concentric Circles of Authority Stemming From the Church - 20:38
A Theology of the Gathered Church is Crucial - 23:50
Is There Correlation between Ecclesiology and Egalitarianism - 26:54
Working Backwards from 1 Tim. 3:15 to 1 Tim. 2 – 30:07
Starting With a Full-Orbed Christian Worldview - 33:11
What If a Pastor Doesn’t Hold Fast to Complementarianism? - 35:07
What If a Denomination Doesn’t Hold Fast to Complementarianism? - 38:09
Outro - 40:20

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