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CONTACT: Mimi Haddad Christians for Biblical Equality, President 612-872-6898 cbe@cbeinternational.org www.cbeinternational.org

Christians for Biblical Equality Appoints New President

MINNEAPOLIS - November 2001 - The Board of Christians for Biblical Equality announces the appointment of Mimi Haddad as President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization. This announcement was made at the 7th Biennial International Conference held June 22-24, 2001, in Dallas, Texas. Haddad's appointment continues the strong, visionary leadership that began with Catherine Clark Kroeger.

Haddad has been involved with CBE since 1989. Her interest in biblical equality began to bloom as a student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She was instrumental in beginning the CBE chapter in Boston, and upon graduation began to implement her vision of planting chapters across the continent. From Colorado she moved to California, continuing her active work with the chapters as well as serving on the CBE board of directors.

One of her key roles on the board was to develop a fund-raising program, a volunteer role in which she demonstrated uncanny skill, energy, and effectiveness. In recognition of her gifts and deep commitment to CBE, the board asked her to consider assuming a salaried position in the Minneapolis office, serving as director of public relations and fund-raising. Haddad held that position from November 1998 to July 1999, when she assumed the title and responsibility of Executive Director. Under her leadership the organization has continued to grow and flourish.

Christians for Biblical Equality believes the Bible, properly interpreted teaches the fundamental equality of men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, all economic classes, and all age groups, based on the teachings of Scripture as reflected in Galatians 3:28, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

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