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This article is what I call a “clearinghouse article”. It is a collection of articles written by others on the teacher, ministry, or unbiblical trend named below. Either I have not had the time to write a full blown article on it myself, or I felt that the articles listed did a fine job of explaining the biblical issues and there was no need to reinvent the wheel.
Disclaimer: I did not write most of the articles below, and I am not thoroughly familiar with all of the websites used in my clearinghouse articles. I do not endorse anything on these sites that deviates from Scripture or conflicts with my beliefs as outlined in the “Welcome” or “Statement of Faith” tabs in the blue menu bar at the top of this page.
Here are the biblical criteria I use when deciding whether or not to recommend a teacher, ministry, etc.:
Generally speaking, in order for me to recommend a teacher, speaker, author, or ministry, he/she/it has to meet three criteria:
a) A female teacher cannot currently and unrepentantly preach to or teach men in violation of 1 Timothy 2:12. A male teacher or pastor cannot allow women to carry out this violation of Scripture in his ministry. The pastor or teacher cannot currently and unrepentantly be living in any other sin (for example, cohabiting with her boyfriend or living as a homosexual).
b) The pastor or teacher cannot currently and unrepentantly be partnering with or frequently appearing with false teachers. This is a violation of Scripture.
c) The pastor, teacher, or ministry cannot currently and unrepentantly be teaching false doctrine.
I recommend against any teacher or ministry who violates one or more of these biblical tenets.
If you’d like to check out some pastors and teachers I heartily recommend, click the Recommended Bible Teachers tab at the top of this page.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Not Recommended
Primary issues with MOPS: False doctrine (New Age mysticism, ecumenism, errant views of the gospel, sin, etc.), false teachers
Theological Issues
It’s Time to Say Goodbye to MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Theology Gals*
Extended Resources on MOPS at Theology Gals*
Why Your Church (and You, Believer) Should Stop Associating with MOPS International by Stephanie Schumacher
An Open Letter to the Moms and Churches of MOPS International by Sarah Wilkins
A Follow-Up Blog to the Response We Received from MOPS International to Our Open Letter by Sarah Wilkins*
Michelle Lesley 