Early Evidence of Women Officers in the Church
People sometimes write us to ask where they can find evidence that actual women held official positions of church officership. Professor Greg Horsley of Macquarie
June 27, 2014
Topic: Church History
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A Dirty Word or Good News?
I used to feel like I needed to apologize for being evangelical. Before I understood enough to describe this nebulous label very well, I would
June 2, 2014
Ideas Have Consequences: Faith, Gender, and Social Ethics
The unilateral authority of males is evident in shaping nearly every culture throughout history. Further, when patriarchy is framed as a biblical ideal, it is
May 12, 2014
The Power of ‘Even If’
As a history major in college, one of the first lessons I learned was the persuasive power of the phrase even if. This phrase relates
May 1, 2014
The Monstrous Regiment of Women
The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, after Ehud died. So the Lord sold them into the hand of King
April 9, 2014
Our Heritage — Part 5
Antoinette Brown was born in a log cabin in New York and was moved by the ministry of Charles Finney when she was six years
March 6, 2014
Living Stones
When others ask me what I studied in college, I often squirm a bit. I anticipate some sort of impending judgment depending on where I
February 26, 2014
The Historical Fallacy of an Inconsistent Ethical Evaluation
One states, “It has not been the practice of the church that women can be bishops.” The other responds, “Well, what about Bishop Theodora?” Perhaps
February 22, 2014
Our Heritage — Part 4
In writing this series, I have sought out accounts of brave women who may not be as well known within church circles. Here is another
February 21, 2014
Women in Christianity: A Review
Women in Christianity by Hans Küng (Continuum, 2005) presents a panoramic view of women in the faith, from its inception in the time and ministry of Jesus
February 19, 2014