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Mary Kassian

Mary A. Kassian is an award-winning author and international speaker. For many years she was a distinguished professor of women’s studies at Southern Seminary. She has published several books and Bible studies, including Girls Gone Wise and Conversation Peace. Mary is a popular conference speaker at women’s events such as Revive and True Woman, and she has appeared on numerous radio and television shows such as Focus on the Family and Life Today. Mary loves demo day! . . . tearing down walls, ripping up floors, trying her hand at electrical and plumbing, building stuff, refinishing furniture. She knows her way around a hardware store and is happy as a lark when she has a power tool in her hand. Her dream would be to host an episode of a TV home reno show. Mary and her family live in western Canada.

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Does the Bible Allow Women to Be Pastors?

July 9, 2026

Before answering this question, it's very important to define terms because what one church defines as a pastor is sometimes different than what another church defines as a pastor.

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