Pilgrim,
I know exactly what you are saying about the qualifications for Elder and Deacon. While I may be wrong, I do think it matters if a woman is placed in a position of authority over a man in the areas of leadership in the church. You are much more schooled than I am, so I am sure what you say is correct. I don't believe they should be deacons either. Thanks for the info, I will read it. I will ask though, does "husband of one wife" mean you cannot be divorced? Obviously this wasn't telling them that deacons and elders could have only one wife, while the rest of us could have several spouses!

Abiding in him,
Linda