Good Theology Is Not Enough
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Top 5 Winner! The uncovering of sexually predatory abuse and behavior by Christian pastors and leaders
October 19, 2022
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The Scrupulous Pursuit of Biblical Womanhood
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Top 5 Winner! My knees crumpled to the floor of the bathroom as I sobbed, grappling
October 12, 2022
Announcing the 2022 CBE Writing Contest Winners!
2022 marked the sixth year of the annual CBE Writing Contest. We received many incredible entries. After carefully considering each entry, we are excited to
October 5, 2022
Ancient History? Cultural-Historical Context Helps Us See That Women and Men Are Equal
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Honorable Mention. Enjoy! As a student of ancient history, I often find that my intimate knowledge
August 3, 2022
Reclaiming Submission: Mutual Love and Service in the Egalitarian Marriage
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Honorable Mention. Enjoy! I suspect many of us cringe when we hear the word “submission.” This
July 20, 2022
The Motherly Compassion of God
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Top 15 Winner! The Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: “The Lord—the Lord is
July 13, 2022
This Is a Question of Culture, Power, and Value, Not Role
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Honorable Mention. Enjoy! The American church is embroiled in debates regarding what positions women may hold
July 6, 2022
Complementarianism Exists in Egalitarian Organizations and Churches Because of Patriarchy
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Top 15 Winner. Enjoy! I was ordained in an egalitarian denomination and called as a pastor
June 15, 2022
Spotting Biblical Gemstones in Paul’s Ministry
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Honorable Mention. Enjoy! “You can’t be what you can’t see.” While generally true, this aphorism did
June 1, 2022
Loss of the Assumptive World: Identifying Gaslighting in Evangelical Organizations
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Top 15 winner! “There’s just something about your voice…” With these words, my dean suggested that
May 26, 2022