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WHAT WAS
SO AMAZING ABOUT CBE'S CONFERENCE IN COLORADO?
By Mimi Haddad
What is it about our recent conference,
"Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy,"
that proved so powerful? Was it the 14,000 foot mountain peaks
that greeted us each morning? Was it our members and friends
living in the area, who opened their hearts and their homes to
our community? Was it the CBE staff, speakers, musicians, and
artists whose skills and passion were quickened by God’s Spirit?
Was it the force of scriptural truth meeting many needs? Was it
the cloud of witnesses, from around the world, giving testimony
to the truth of biblical equality? Yes, it was all of this and
much more!
250 Christians convened in Denver, from many
continents to search the Scriptures in addressing gender-related
issues. We heard from therapists, bible translators and
scholars, pastors, missionaries, and academics—all speaking from
years of training and experience, and each affirming that the
Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, teaches that it is God who
equips us for ministry, and that it is God who opens
opportunities for service! It was true for Deborah, Miriam,
Huldah, Priscilla, and Junia, and it is true for us today.
What was also prominent at CBE’s 10th
international conference was the biblical, historical, and
pastoral territory covered as speakers asked how we might live
out our call to love justice and to seek mercy. As tears poured
down their faces, CBE honored more than 10 individuals whose
love for Christ gave them the courage, power, and vision to
serve on prominent boards, build hospitals, rescue individuals
from sex slavery, and to challenge unbiblical and oppressive
systems in denominations, churches, and cultures. Many attendees
indicated that the awards ceremony was the highlight of our 10th
international conference in Denver!
We invite you to participate in our next
international conference July 18-20, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.
Hope to see you there!
In Jesus,
Mimi Haddad
President
Read more from other
attendees and staff members!
From
The CBE Scroll:
Thank You to Everyone Who Participated in Our
10th International Conference! by Chrissy
Notes from the 10th International Conference
by Rob
CBE Conference Notes, Day Two by Rob
From the next issue of
Mutuality:
CBE Conference Report
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