How Hierarchy Leads to Abuse
Cultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This
Cultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This
The ordination of women has been a contentious issue in the history of the church. For almost nineteen centuries, churches have debated whether women should
In Kenya, many churches bar women from church leadership and some teach very strongly against women as religious leaders, hence men dominate church leadership. This
Some areas of sexual violence have been perpetuated by cultural practices like wife inheritance (a male relative inheriting his kinsman’s wife after he dies). While
As a change agent in the community, the body of Christ must come to an understanding of the biblical concept of the image of God.
This recording examines how early church leaders viewed women. It begins with Jesus Christ, moves to Paul, and highlights how various early church leaders’ insights
This recording addresses the role of Christian leaders in advocating for gender social justices from a biblical context. The session outlines steps church leaders can
The Bible teaches equality and essential dignity of men and women of all ethnicities, ages, and classes, as all are created in the image and
This recording examines the twelve pillars most often adduced as biblical support for male hierarchy in the church and in the home. It shows that
This recording examines the attitudes that negate God’s purpose for marriage often in the form of religious restriction on women in the home, church, and