First Woman in Pulpit at Irving Bible Church...

...Irving Bible Church placed one of their women "pastors" in the pulpit to teach all services this past Sunday.

The funny thing to me is the elders and/or leadership of the church claim that she was "under the authority of an elder board that will continue to be all male". Pardon me, but that would matter because...??????

Here's a link to the story, Irving Bible Church Puts First Woman in the Pulpit

Side note #1: this 'position' was taken at First Baptist Church of Dallas back in the 80's and 90's when Mrs. W. A. Criswell was teaching an adult Sunday School class. Pretty shaky ground to be standing on.

Side note #2: I'm curious (and will attempt to find out through our alumni dept.) whether Ms. Roese is a graduate of DTS. It wouldn't surprise me because DTS has steadily weakened in their position on women in church leadership since the 70's and 80's. Rather ironic (but encouraging) to read that Mark Bailey (current DTS Pres.) has 'distanced' himself from the church.

Side note #3: this also goes to show you can no longer 'trust' a church just because they are a so-called "Bible Church". Gone are the days when anyone can walk into a church with certain expectations and understandings because of the name of the church.