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I’m conflicted. When I enter the doors of my church, Presbyterian Church of America, I know they don’t support women ministers. Even the elders are men. I chose the church because its preacher, Michael, is humble, inspirational and open minded, giving different views of how Bible verses are translated without giving his opinion. An elder, Tommy, is my small group leader. He’s caring and monetarily supportive, providing food, all study materials, and occasional gifts. But in attending, am I giving approval that women shouldn’t have leadership roles when I don’t believe that?
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I belong to Presbyterian church of America. The church you are familiar with is Presbyterian USA. To my knowledge women in church leadership roles was one of the reasons they split. I love my church except that one thing.
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