Is God Male?
For the first time in history, significantly fewer women in North America are serving or participating in the life of the church, according to the
December 10, 2016
Topic: Editorial
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Do Not Look Back
Lot’s wife. Let’s be honest: the story seems pretty bizarre to us. And sad. Two angels tell Lot and his family that their city is
December 10, 2016
The Next Step: Practical Ideas for Egalitarian Churches
Is your church firmly committed to biblical equality? Hurray! If your congregation is looking to take the next step in affirming and valuing the gifts of both
December 10, 2016
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Virginia Catherine Patterson
Christians have always believed that virtue is not so much taught as caught. Since we acquire qualities more by example than instruction, Scripture advises us
December 10, 2016
What Was He Thinking?
A professor of mine once remarked that the task of a history student was two-fold. First, unlearn the “history” you were taught as a child—the
December 2, 2016
Rejoice With Us: God Is Making All Things New
“There were several women who had never heard that the Bible says they can be leaders. It brings me to tears every time… more women have been
November 21, 2016
Evangelicals and the Pursuit of Power
In recent years, we American evangelicals have struggled more than ever to manage our “image.” In 2016 alone, significant numbers of abused women and children
October 24, 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
President’s Message: Remembering Alvera Mickelsen, the People’s Theologian
On July 12, Alvera Mickelsen died peacefully in Saint Paul, MN at the age of ninety-seven. A founder of CBE and its first board chair,
February 9, 2016
Editor’s Note: Sermons on Mutuality
Several months ago, I was invited to preach on Ephesians 5:21–6:9. I was thrilled—finally, there’d be a sermon on this passage that I actually approved
February 9, 2016