Can women share the gospel without preaching?

Yes. All Christians—men and women—are called to share the gospel (Matthew 28:18–20). The Bible places limits on the preaching office in the local church, not on personal gospel witness or discipleship.

What does the Bible mean by 'preaching'?

Biblically, preaching refers to the authoritative proclamation of God’s Word in the gathered church, typically from qualified elders (2 Timothy 4:2).

Can women teach the Bible?

Yes, within biblical boundaries. Scripture encourages women to teach other women (Titus 2:3–5), train children, and participate in private instruction (Acts 18:26) under pastoral authority.

Where’s the Line Women, the Gospel, and What Counts as Preaching

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🎙️ Where’s the Line? Women, the Gospel, and What Counts as Preaching

Podcast: Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins
Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2025
Ministry: Servants of Grace

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In this episode, Dave Jenkins answers a listener’s honest and timely question: Where is the line between women sharing biblical truth and what the Bible defines as preaching? Dave walks through Scripture, church history, and practical implications to help Christians think clearly about roles, authority, and gospel faithfulness. This episode brings biblical clarity and pastoral wisdom to a topic often surrounded by confusion.

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📚 Key Topics Covered

What preaching vs. teaching means biblically
Women’s roles in discipleship, teaching, and sharing the gospel
Clarifying 1 Timothy 2:12 and Titus 2 in context
How church oversight and context define proper roles
Why faithful women are vital to the Church’s witness

📖 Scripture References

1 Timothy 2:11–12
Titus 2:3–5
Acts 18:24–26
Matthew 28:18–20
Colossians 3:16

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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