Enter the CBE Writing Contest!
Last year, CBE hosted our first ever popular writing contest and it was a huge success! We’re holding the contest again this year because we’re
August 2, 2018
Topic: Activism / Advocacy
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The Character Gap Between Willow Creek and Jimmy Carter
The Bible’s Warning to Leaders From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture speaks emphatically about character alignment in leaders. It’s impossible to miss God’s point. Leaders have
July 25, 2018
My Kingdom for A World of Such Men: 3 Hallmarks of Healthy Masculinity
In recent years, the term “toxic masculinity” became a part of the public conversation surrounding gender, power, and violence. Actor Terry Crews spoke to congress
July 3, 2018
The Paradox of Power: 7 Leadership Strategies in the Age of #ChurchToo
As a leadership consultant, I’ve helped many women find and own their voices. Yet, for a long time, I didn’t recognize my own power to
June 19, 2018
When Church Isn’t a Sanctuary: 4 Reasons Churches Should Refer Abuse Cases to Trained Victim Advocates
Another day, another sexual misconduct allegation against a prominent and influential church leader. This seems to be the way of things since #MeToo and #ChurchToo
June 19, 2018
4 Ways Men Can Combat Abuse in the Church
Responding to accusations of sexual misconduct against actors James Franco and Aziz Ansari, Huffington Post cultural commentator Amaris Acosta wrote, “We’re still asking too much
June 19, 2018
Vindicating the Vixens: How We View Bible Women Shapes Our Response to #MeToo
In the fall of 2017, the name “Harvey Weinstein” made headlines. The #MeToo movement gained momentum, #ChurchToo soon followed, and the stories of sexual abuse
June 19, 2018
#MeToo and the Church
I sometimes have trouble explaining to folks my career path. I studied at Dallas Seminary for four years and pastored Baptist and Alliance churches full-time
June 19, 2018
More Than A Resolution on Women’s Dignity, We Need Action
Recently, the Gospel Coalition (TGC) published an article entitled, “21 Places Women Emerge Front and Center in Scripture’s Storyline.” While I often disagree with TGC,
June 15, 2018
6 Principles for Guarding Churches Against Predators
I was fourteen the first time I rode the subway alone. I remember my parents drilling me about practical safety and how to spot a
May 31, 2018