Grace is Not Faceless focuses on Mary, mother of Jesus: her presentation in Scripture and reception throughout church history, with careful attention to the poetry of Isaiah and that of subsequent writers.
KEEP READINGThe startling reality for many women in ministry in egalitarian churches and organizations is that misogyny and patriarchy are still at work.
KEEP READINGKatharine Bushnell’s ministry among women trapped in sexual slavery has much to teach us. Boaz will share more in his workshop at CBE's 2022 International Conference.
KEEP READINGComplementarians protest when we insist that Priscilla was not only a doctrinal teacher but also a pastor/elder. Terran will share more during his workshop at CBE's 2022 International Conference.
KEEP READINGMany women do not have role models in ministry around them. In these instances, let us cast our gaze to the women who are lifted up in Scripture, especially the ones who worked alongside Paul.
KEEP READINGFour lessons—on trust, silence, enabling, and power—to help evangelical organizations avoid gaslighting.
KEEP READINGChurches and Christian organizations need to examine their policies for mothers, especially maternity leave. We need to create generous provisions to care for the mothers who serve in our midst.
KEEP READINGThe domineering masculinity of American culture and the American church creates a distinct insecurity in men. This insecurity so bleeds out that men feel they must make others—particularly women—small.
KEEP READINGThere is a cloud of women witnesses who have gone before us and who are surely a great encouragement in our faith. Unfortunately, even our own seminaries overlook and misconstrue them.
KEEP READINGIn 1970, Mrs. Billie B. McClure brought suit against the Salvation Army after realizing she was paid less than the men she served alongside. How the courts treated her case has had lasting effects in the US.
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