Whisper's Sister,

The word translated "ordained" in the KJV simply means "appointed." Jesus made His appointments under the direction of the Holy Spirit, just as early church leaders laid hands on individuals to appoint them to new ministry roles after He made it obvious that He had chosen them. Nowhere in the discussion of spiritual gifts is there any mention of God giving any gifts on the basis of a person's gender, so watching to see God making it obvious who He wants in what role, whether male or female, is obedience, not interference.

The modern concept of ordination is a tradition rooted in Roman Catholicism's teaching that it elevates a person into the clergy class and entitles them to rule over the common people. That concept is not found in the New Testament so that is why it is not scriptural. We are disobeying the Holy Spirit when we fail to recognize how God has equipped individuals to minister for Him.