My Pastor Was A Woman and It Meant Everything to Me
Two weeks ago, I learned that my beloved young church—planted in 2016—is dissolving. After a spirited three year-run, our pastor ran out of emotional gas
May 23, 2019
Topic: Activism / Advocacy
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5 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Tell Your Story of Abuse—Even When People Don’t Want to Hear It
When women come forward about abuse—sexual, religious, emotional, physical, financial, verbal, etc.—reactions often vary widely. Some people cheer on the survivors. Some people question why
May 16, 2019
Woman of Valor: Remembering Rachel Held Evans
On Saturday, May 4, prominent Christian feminist and celebrated author Rachel Held Evans (37) died unexpectedly of complications from the flu. Rachel was a courageous
May 7, 2019
Egalitarians: When Do We Overturn A Table and When Do We Sit At One?
One of the main speakers at a conference I recently attended was a preacher from a complementarian church plant. In his sermon, he delivered a
May 2, 2019
Why Do We Blame Women When the Deck Is Already Stacked?
I grew up in a small, middle-class, mostly mono-cultural community of white Mennonites. In school, I almost always found it easy to achieve success. I
April 25, 2019
We Need Women’s History Month Because Every Month is Men’s History Month
In Matthew 26, Jesus visits the home of Simon the Leper. While he’s there, a woman enters and anoints him with expensive perfume. His disciples
March 28, 2019
Three Reasons Women’s History Is So Important
Editor’s note: In celebration of Women’s History Month, this month’s Mutuality blog will honor the stories of impactful Christian women throughout history. To start us
March 26, 2019
Being Egalitarian Isn’t Enough: 3 Strategies to Cultivate an Egalitarian Church
“Hey fellas. I have an opportunity for you to meet with a church planting coach later this week. It includes a free lunch. Let me
December 14, 2018
7 Words of Wisdom for Women Church Planters
When I was a little girl I dreamed of being many things. I rode my bike pretending it was a horse as I acted out
December 13, 2018
Hundreds of Abuse Allegations in Baptist Churches: What Now?
Last week, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram uncovered at least 412 allegations of sexual misconduct in 187 independent fundamental Baptist churches and affiliated institutions, across forty US
December 13, 2018