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The book of Galatians reminds us we are called to be free, and to use that freedom to serve in love. 

This lecture examines all the major passages that address women and their roles in the church and in society.

Listening to the redemptive spirit even within Scripture’s difficult slavery texts is essential for Christians who want to live out a faith that unfolds the fullness of Christ in our world. This general session will develop “movement meaning” within the text of Scripture and, in particular, within the slavery texts and then draw parallels to the egalitarian movement.

Cascading Presentation: Ideas Have Consequences

Authority, Scripture, and Women in the Church

Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy: Gender and Equality in the Bible and our Culture

This workshop reflects on and discusses the complex role of Bible translation in the dissemination of the good news of our salvation and liberation, and in championing gender equality. 

The Symbol of the Veil in the Ancient Near East and Today: Subjugation or Honor

Patriarchy and Worth

Keynote speakers Andrew Bartlett, Steve Holmes, and Lucy Peppiatt consider the spiritual and social consequences of theological patriarchy.