The Role of Women in Christian Education
As a former missionary I’ve been intrigued with the American debate over the place of women in the ministry of the church. Some take the
July 23, 2014
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The Game…The Road
©Alice Movius Painter 1984 There seems to be a game – that you must play, if you would rise. There seems to be a game – and
July 23, 2014
Biblical Equality and Christian Ministry
This material was first presented by the author of Equal to Serve at the November ‘88 meeting of the Twin Cities Chapter of CBE, held
July 23, 2014
The Harmful Practice of Patriarchy: The Tenets Need to Go, Too (Part 2)
The culture of patriarchy stems from the tenets discussed in Part 1, but there are two subtle deceptions that have created unhealthy homeschool environments. God’s command
July 23, 2014
Surprised by Scripture?
I’m reading N.T. Wright’s latest popular installment entitled Surprised by Scripture and chapter 4, “The Biblical Case for Ordaining Women”, caught my attention. Having previously read his stance,
July 23, 2014
The Gate
I stand at the gate. I look back at what was. I look forward at what should be. My name is woman, and so I
July 22, 2014
In the Name of Jesus
Not long after I was confirmed as an Anglican, my then rector uttered words that have proven, and may yet prove, to be prophetic. He
July 22, 2014
C.S. Lewis on Gender
Introduction Cautious though one must be in thinking that one can entirely understand someone in terms of their circumstances, C. S. Lewis (CSL) virtually invites
July 22, 2014
Incarnation, Trinity, and the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood
In my earlier article1 on 1 Timothy 2:12 and the ordination of women, I argued that Paul’s contextual and church-specific reading and application of the
July 22, 2014
The Silent Loom
The silent loom. Silent? How can we even think about the cessation of activity at a conference centered on promotion of activity – weaving a
July 22, 2014