Who We Are
We are an international organization working to educate, advocate, and liberate women and men from Christian patriarchy
As the world’s largest egalitarian organization, CBE has challenged biblical and patriarchal social barriers to women’s equality for over thirty years. Beside leaders in more than 100 denominations and 214 countries, we’re advancing global conversations on women’s shared voice and leadership in the home, church, and world.
What We Do
We proclaim God's design for mutual service between women and men
CBE International provides egalitarian resources, venues, events, and partnerships to promote the biblical basis for the shared authority of women and men worldwide. CBE engages the original context and language of Scripture to show how the Bible teaches that women and men are equally created in God’s image for shared governance in all spheres. Join CBE to help make women and men’s biblical equality a reality worldwide.
Why Mutuality?
God’s design for women and men is shared authority
Scripture teaches the fundamental equality of women and men regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or social class (e.g., Galatians 3:28). Because of sin, the biblical texts are mistranslated and misinterpreted, devaluing women, and diminishing human flourishing and placing females at risk for abuse. CBE is needed to create global conversations that critique Christian patriarchy that provide the biblical basis for women’s shared and equal leadership in the home, church, and world.
Recent Posts
IJM’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Latin America with Brad Twedt
In this episode, Mimi and Kim interview Brad Twedt of International Justice Mission (IJM). Brad explains IJM’s work to address violence against women and children in the machismo culture of
Women and the Sanctity of Singleness
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Honorable Mention! Many churches and individual Christians view marriage as a normative step in Christian life. They quote Genesis 2:18 (“it is not
Planting Seeds of Mutuality in a Complementarian Church
Every quarter, the same plea went out: We need Bible class teachers, especially for the teens and adult classes. If you’re willing to teach, let the deacon in charge of
New Voices: Pastors’ Wives and Medieval Religion with Dr. Beth Allison Barr
Why is history critical for how we understand theology? Author, professor, and historian Dr. Beth Allison Barr discusses her two new, forthcoming projects with Erin and Blake. Listeners get a front-row
Beyond Bias: Aligning towards God’s Vision for Women and Men in Bible Translation
The course is divided into three main categories: Understand the basic principles and challenges of Bible translation. Examine how cultural assumptions can affect Bible translations. Explore and acknowledge the contributions
How We Work
As the world’s largest egalitarian organization, CBE has challenged biblical and social barriers to women’s equality for over 30 years beside leaders in more than 100 denominations worldwide. Join us as we’re advancing a global conversation on women’s shared voice and agency.
Advocate
Scripture, when translated and read consistently, supports the authority and leadership of women and men worldwide. Our work exposes the abuse of Christian patriarchy in home, church and the world.
Educate
We equip ministry leaders and lay people with over 5,500 academic and popular resources in dozens of languages. These resources demonstrate that Scripture teaches God created women and men to lead and serve as equal partners.
Liberate
We’re convening the most extensive network of egalitarian leaders and projects worldwide, offering scholarships for women pursuing ministry and empowering local chapters worldwide.
Join the Cause
When you give to CBE, you’re joining us in the global transformation of homes, churches, denominations, and organizations from male-headship models of leadership to those that practice and teach the shared leadership of women and men.
Join the Cause
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Join us for our
2022 Annual Conference
Exploring the Fullness of Galations 3:28
August 5-7, 2022
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Featured Books
Our newest books that explore the biblical, historical, and ethical case for women and men’s equal partnership.
CBE's Impact
Scholarship Funds
Egalitarian Directory
Our interactive directory of egalitarian ministries encompasses a wide range of organizations, including churches, schools, chapters, and counselors. In addition to member ministries, our map also features ministries submitted by users.
Testimonials
Our Partners
Making the case for women’s leadership is done in proud partnership with these member and partner organizations.
