In a previous post I highlighted what I think are the 7 uncommon characteristics of masculine Christian men.

Limitations of the word “effeminate” aside, here’s what I consider six uncommon characteristics of masculine male pastors.

1. Masculine male pastors create church cultures that protect women and children.

I’m convinced that one of the reasons the Catholic Church swept the issue of clergy sexual abuse under the rug for so long is because of the preponderance of effeminate priests and cardinals. Can you imagine Jeremiah, Elijah, or John the Baptist putting up with that garbage? I find it interesting that when widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food in Acts 6 the Apostles instructed them to “choose seven men from among you” to make sure this problem stopped. Not women, but strong men.

A couple years ago I was sitting on a ferry when a drunk came in and started bugging the female passengers on the boat. After seeing him intimidate a 14 year old girl and an elderly woman I came uncorked on the guy. Know what happened? No other man backed me up. They sat and stared straight ahead! Call it whatever you want – the combination of testosterone, physical stature, Ephesians 5 “headship” tendencies, whatever – masculine godly pastors instinctively protect women and children. As a result women feel valued and sense that the churches those pastors serve are safe places spiritually, emotionally and physically. I think this explains why so many elderly women are drawn to churches with masculine male pastors.

2. Masculine male pastors publicly address uniquely male sins head-on.

In Titus 2:6 the Apostle Paul exhorted Titus to “encourage the young men to be self-controlled.” Crete, the island on which Titus was serving, was sexually charged. Most homes had a statue outside marking its property called a “herms” – a small statue with a large erect penis (denoting strength and virility). Temple prostitutes were plentiful. Affairs were expected. So what did Paul do? He told Titus to address it head on. Know how many times I heard a sermon on sex, masturbation, pornography, adultery, lust or sexual fantasizing the entire 18 years I went to church as a kid? Zero. Not one time. Unlike Paul, effeminate pastors think issues such as these are “inappropriate for church” and assume these issues will take care of themselves. Continue Reading…