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IN TORONTO!
By Christine
Stockton
“[I learned from the conference] that
the study of biblical equality and egalitarian ideas is a
powerful catalyst in bringing about social reform, first in our
hearts and churches, and then as it spills over into activism in
global situations like sex slave trades, female genital
mutilation, gender abuse and violence, and gender infanticide.
It seems change starts with the intellect—in the realm of
ideas—and from there becomes reality as a proper understanding
of God's justice and truth is internalized and believers are
mobilized.”
So said a CBE member after attending our conference last August.
This year we continue our hopes of expanding biblical equality
by hosting our next conference, “Sent to Preach the Gospel: Men
and Women Using Their Gifts for the Great Commission,” to be
held this July 18-20 in Toronto, Ontario. We will be exploring
the role of biblically-based equality in missions, exemplified
by Romans 10:14-15: “How then, can they call on the one they
have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone
preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are
sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who
bring good news!”
Keynote speakers will be Esme Bowers (leader of the Pan
African Christian Women’s Alliance), Ruth Tucker (professor and
author), Bonnie Wurzbacher (Coca-Cola executive), and William J.
Webb (professor and author).
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CBE's
conferences are a great opportunity to share the
vision of biblical equality with old and new
audiences. |
In recognition of the diverse interests of CBE members, a
variety of workshops will be presented focusing on both
academic, theoretical issues and more popular, practical issues.
Academic workshops will delve into examples of gift-based
leadership in our evangelical heritage, Paul’s views of his
female co-workers, and how justice, evangelism, and biblical
equality work together. Popular workshops will explore
egalitarian marriage, gender and missions, and an introduction
to biblical equality. Workshop presenters include CBE president
Mimi Haddad, Ron and Arbutus Sider, John Kohlenberger, Lorry
Lutz, Ruth Tucker, and David Hamilton.
At the authors’ autograph party, conference goers will have an
opportunity to mingle with CBE authors who are attending or
speaking at the conference. CBE’s online bookstore (www.equalitydepot.com)
will offer special conference discounts on many best-selling
books, recordings, and other resources. Attendees may bring
books from home or buy them at the conference to get them signed
at the autograph party.
In past years, CBE’s conferences have been a great opportunity
to share the vision of biblical equality with old and new
audiences, discuss egalitarian and justice issues, learn about
historical and contemporary gender issues, and have fellowship
with other egalitarians. At each conference we are amazed by
what God is doing in the lives of our members as they work
towards gift-based leadership. We hope to see all our friends
and members in Toronto this summer! |
