Can Women Lead?

This is one of the most asked—and most misunderstood—questions in the Church today.

In this video, Mike Sutcliffe sits down with Pastor Daniel Joseph to address honest questions raised by women in our community regarding women in leadership and ministry roles at Corner Fringe Ministries.

Rather than offering soundbites or cultural talking points, this conversation carefully walks through the whole counsel of Scripture, distinguishing between roles, authority, and calling—and asking what the Bible actually teaches.

Questions addressed in this conversation include:

• What is the biblical argument against women in leadership, and where does it come from?

• Can a woman lead in the absence of male leadership?

• How should we understand women like Deborah (judge), Huldah (prophetess), Phoebe (deacon), Priscilla (teacher), and Junia (prominent among the apostles)?

• How is a judge different from a pastor or shepherd of a flock?

• How do Paul’s writings—especially concerning teaching and authority—fit alongside the lives of faithful women God clearly used?

The discussion also anchors itself in Ephesians 4:11–12, reminding us that leadership in the body of Messiah exists for one purpose: “to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”

This is not a debate driven by culture, emotion, or reaction—but a careful, Scripture-first conversation meant to bring clarity, humility, and faithfulness to a question many churches avoid, oversimplify, or weaponize.

If you’ve wrestled with this topic, felt confused by conflicting teachings, or simply want to understand Corner Fringe’s biblical stance—this conversation is for you.

Watch, listen carefully, and engage thoughtfully.

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This question isn’t going away. The Church needs biblical clarity—not noise.