7 Steps to Change Minds About Women in Ministry
I overheard an amazing conversation on my way back from lunch at a conference I recently attended. A university student casually mentioned the history of
July 26, 2016
Topic: Activism / Advocacy
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Silent No More: Exposing Abuse Among Evangelicals
Since my first week at Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE), I’ve heard stories from women who have struggled with their faith in God because they
July 21, 2016
Tribute to Alvera Mickelsen
On Tuesday, July 12, Alvera Mickelsen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus. Our beloved leader, mentor, mother, and friend died at the age
July 19, 2016
Why Fathers Should Advocate for Daughters
Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Malala Yousafzai—international women’s education activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner—was invited by TED to share his experience as a mentor
June 17, 2016
5 More Ways to Promote the Inclusion of Women in Church Leadership
In Part 1 of this series, I shared five strategies for helping churches create space for women in church leadership positions with the ultimate goal of ensuring
May 18, 2016
Overturning Male-Rule, Restoring Relationship
“Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” Genesis 3:16b The oppression of women spans centuries and borders. In virtually
May 18, 2016
5 Ways To Promote Inclusion of Women In Church Leadership
For a little over five years, I served as a lead pastor. I loved being a head pastor, but circumstances beyond my control placed me
May 11, 2016
My Journey Into Egalitarianism
“I am an egalitarian.” I make this statement with pride, but my journey into egalitarianism was a long one. In fact, my students are often
May 4, 2016
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Apologetics and Egalitarianism
When I came to speak on apologetics, suddenly all the men were interested. I could see them leaning forward in the pews, engaged far more
March 23, 2016
More Than A Secondary Issue
I wasn’t a stranger to the twist-in-the-gut unpleasantness of sitting in church and hearing something shocking from the pulpit. After all, Jesus said some very
February 15, 2016