Born into God’s Kingdom: A Sermon on John 3:1–21
A sermon on John 3:1–21 originally preached on May 21, 2023 at First Reformed Church in Oak Harbor, Washington. I grew up living in the
January 30, 2024
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Christian Baptism as the Gender-Inclusive Covenant Sign
Download a PDF version of this article. The OT sign of inclusion in the covenant community is circumcision. This is a male-only rite. This male-only
January 29, 2024
The Theological Quest of an Indian Woman: Dogma, Doubts, and Debates in Pandita Ramabai’s Early Christian Life
“I have not a faith which is called very often child-like,”1 insisted Mary Rama, as she wrestled with doctrinal difficulties as a novice to the
January 29, 2024
From Exception to Norm? Women in Theology
This essay arose from my contribution to the lecture series which commemorates the remarkable achievements of the Smith sisters, known in the course of time
January 29, 2024
Theologian, Feminist, Ballerina, Mentor, and Friend: A Tribute to Dr. Ann Loades (1938–2022)
When considering PhD supervisors, the sage advice of Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer is worth considering. She said, “Find someone you would like to become like.”
January 29, 2024
Editor’s Reflection: Winter 2024
The cathedral city of Durham in the northwest of England is a city of bridges. The buildings, ancient and present-day, are located on the sides
January 29, 2024
Women and Men Leading Together: Picking Up the Weight Together with Scott Sinner and Bekah Townsend
Pastor Scott Sinner might have “stumbled onto” the idea of mixed-gender ministry partnership, but now he and his colleagues at Green Valley Community Church in
January 26, 2024
Pastor But Not Elder: A Lamentful Response and Way Forward
Women may be called “pastor” or “reverend” in the United States Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) as of June 2023; all women and men who meet
January 24, 2024
4 Ways Complementarian Churches Can Be Better for Women
Editor’s note: This submission is one of our top ten CBE 2017 Writing Contest winners and was first published on December 13, 2017. We’d like
January 18, 2024
Women and Words: Bible Translation as Communication with Dr. Diphus Chemorion
Host Dr. Mimi Haddad meets with Dr. Diphus Chemorion, a member of CBE’s Bible translation Old Testament team. Dr. Diphus Chemorion clearly and methodically describes
January 12, 2024