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

📖 Episode Summary

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 is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.

Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.

He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).

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Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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