Leading Your Church’s Response to #MeToo and #ChurchToo
2019 “Created to Thrive” CBE International Conference Many pastors have struggled to help their congregations respond wisely and compassionately in the era of #MeToo and
August 1, 2019
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How I Left Fundamentalism, Found Freedom, and Became A Pastor
During my first semester of seminary, a woman in my Greek class said she could see me as a pastor. Unsolicited, she came right out
August 1, 2019
Did You Know Jacob Had Daughters Too?
As we all know, Jacob (also called Israel) had twelve sons. You probably also know from the tragic story in Genesis 34 that Jacob had
July 25, 2019
Egalitarian from the Start: Practical Tips for Engagements and Weddings
As egalitarians, we’ve all cringed at certain wedding traditions. There’s the practice of a father “giving away” his daughter—as if daughters are property to be
July 18, 2019
No More Doubt: How I Finally Embraced My Ministry Calling
At eight years old, I realized that—even if I started that very moment—I would never be able to reach every person in the whole world
July 11, 2019
When Churches Don’t Believe Victims, They Commit Abuse
We did not find the relationship abusive. We also do not believe that there is need for church discipline […] We found a deep level
July 3, 2019
Valiant or Virtuous? Gender Bias in Bible Translation
This book explores a systematic bias in translating the Bible and in interpreting its teachings, which suggests that men are inherently suited to be leaders
June 27, 2019
Forget the Husband Trump Card: Why Couples Should Make Decisions Together
Recently, my church group of married couples in our thirties discussed gender roles in marriage and the church. Not surprisingly, all the other couples voiced
June 27, 2019
Does Purity Culture Cause Body Hatred and Eating Disorders?
The evangelical purity movement of the 90s and early 2000s is a hot topic among Christians today. More and more women (and men) raised in
June 20, 2019
Debunking Eros: Why Romantic Love Isn’t the Only Love Worth Having
Recently, my graduate students discussed how US culture sometimes idolizes sex. Citing a friend, one said, “the orgasm has replaced the cross as the place
June 19, 2019