Mutuality | Blog + Magazine | Spring 2015
The print + digital magazine of CBE International
Mutuality offers articles from diverse writers who share egalitarian theology and explore its intersection with everyday life.
Blog + Magazine ArticlesThe opinions expressed in these articles are those of the authors. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members.
Spring 2015
Volume: 22 | Number: 1
Walking the Talk
In this expanded issue of Mutuality, egalitarian leaders offer practical insights on how to put egalitarian beliefs into practice in different contexts.
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In this expanded issue, egalitarian leaders offer practical insights on how we can move from belief to action in a variety of contexts. You’ll find several common themes, among them the need for everyone to take part, to be intentional, and to stand up (or to step aside) for what we believe.
In the academic world, the female evangelical is often absent. This absence is not due merely to lack of numbers, but also to a system that makes “male” the default for promotions, raises, leadership, and work style. Though I write from the academy, many of the same patterns and structures exist in any [...]
I have sought to purposefully communicate and practice our church’s egalitarian stance. The following are some simple changes that have helped create a culture in which women and men can both contribute to leadership in the church without limitations.
Over the years, I’ve developed what I call affirmation strategies that I fold into the discipleship process. I share these with you, some for every developmental age, and invite you to join in the work.
Jesus presented a different model for living. It is one of servanthood and submission to God. Not of seeking after positions of power, not exercising authority, but of becoming a slave for the gospel.
One of the key issues faced by women in the church is the lack of provision for ongoing leadership development. Even in churches that espouse gender equality, women woefully lack leadership opportunities, especially on the platform.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but white, American, evangelical spaces can be tough for women of color to navigate successfully. The very presence of women of color often lays bare how far these spaces (which are generally not created with us in mind) are from modeling the true—diverse—body of Christ.
Unhappy that women have eclipsed men in some spheres, a man once lamented that he had been put in the “backseat” behind women. A quick-witted person responded, “Well, men have been telling women for years it’s a very good place to be!” Not surprisingly, this man was uncomfortable when he felt his God-given gifts [...]
