I agree....
Also it’s not unusual in the mission field when there isn’t a male Pastor on site a woman will assume that position until a replacement can be acquired.
The Lord always uses the willing and available to carry out his will....saved as well as unsaved....male or female.... He will use whoever can get the work done.
It’s telling how some men have such strong reactions towards women here with discussion on religious topics. I was kind of shocked to see it. I expected better of Conservative Free Republic men, though I know this is NOT the majority of them. I have had some very fruitful and edifying back and forthing with many and consider them allies in this world. I’m pretty sure with the contentious ones it is because they cannot dispute the arguments against whatever they might be defending and their pride gets them puffed up and angry. Rather than have a respectful discussion, if they know you are female, it’s an excuse to reject and/or ignore whatever we might say. I kind of pity some of their wives (if they have managed to keep them).