What to Say When Someone Says that Patriarchy is God’s Plan
Editor’s Note: This article is one of a series on difficult Bible passages entitled “What to Say…” Since the fall, women have suffered enormously under
April 11, 2019
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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A Woman Who Serves
In the debate over women in ministry, it’s time to turn away from the prohibitive passages that dominate our discussions and turn our attention to
March 27, 2019
Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church. But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that
March 14, 2019
What to Say When Someone Says Wives Should Submit to Husbands
Editor’s Note: This article is one of a nine-part series on difficult Bible passages entitled “What to Say When…” “The Bible says wives should submit
February 25, 2019
What to Say When Someone Says Women Are Not Permitted to Teach
Editor’s Note: Each month, we highlight one of CBE’s many valuable resources on the blog. This article was originally published on February 18, 2019, as
February 18, 2019
What to Say When Someone Says Women Should Be Silent in Church
Editor’s Note: This article is one of a nine-part series on difficult Bible passages titled “What to Say…” You’re at a holiday event and you mention
January 30, 2019
Preparing for Equality: Perspectives on Christian Marriage
The research resulting in this article focuses on evangelical churches in New Zealand, examining both the practice and content of their pre-marriage counselling sessions. Two
January 28, 2019
Struggles with Biblical Interpretation: A Personal Journey to Biblical Equality (Finnish, English)
2018 “Created for Partnership” CBE International Conference In this workshop, Jussi Suutari will discuss some verses (e.g. Eph. 5) that were important to him during
October 26, 2018
The Myth of Biblical Womanhood: A Perspective from Medieval Africa
A version of this article first appeared on The Anxious Bench. This version was reprinted in Eyes to See and Ears to Hear Women (Minneapolis:
October 25, 2018