

Ep. 102 MORE Ask Anything
Feb 15, 2025
Seth and Luke dive into a listener Q&A covering crucial topics like church leadership and accountability. They explore the roles of women in teaching, the significance of singles finding purpose, and the complexities of inclusion for LGBTQ+ individuals. The conversation also addresses the immediate fate of souls after death and the role of prophecy in the modern church. They stress the importance of community support in navigating personal growth and family dynamics, offering insights for a welcoming and spiritually engaged environment.
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Elders Oversee Lead Pastor
- Ironwood's elder board provides governance, oversight, and accountability over pastors including the lead pastor.
- Elders hold each other accountable through monthly meetings without external higher authority.
Handling Unrepentant Sin
- Address unrepentant sin through a spectrum from organic conversations to formal discipline.
- Majority lay elders provide independent accountability to prevent conflicts of interest.
Women Teach Beyond Sundays
- Women teach extensively in classes, ministry events, and women’s ministry but do not preach Sundays.
- Women lead Bible studies, parenting classes, and facilitate groups including See Jesus School and Rooted.