Planting Seeds of Mutuality in a Complementarian Church
Every quarter, the same plea went out: We need Bible class teachers, especially for the teens and adult classes. If you’re willing to teach, let
May 18, 2023
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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Four Attitudes of Jesus that Empower Women
A few years ago, I sat across the desk from a car salesman discussing the vehicle I’d just test-driven. I was already feeling annoyed by
May 11, 2023
Let’s Stop Doing as the Romans Do
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Honorable Mention! When we lived in the US, my wife Renee and I would occasionally turn
May 4, 2023
Women and Men Leading Together: “Exchanging a Muzzle for a Microphone” with Rici and Phil Skei
This month, Layla and Rob are joined by married co-pastors (and co-parents!) Rici and Phil Skei. Two themes emerged from the conversation. First, Rici shares
April 28, 2023
If Complementarianism Isn’t Working for Some, It Isn’t Working for All
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Honorable Mention! My close friend, let’s call her Ally, is a strong woman. We were in
April 20, 2023
Five Ways Churches Can Empower Women as Civic Leaders
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Honorable Mention! Most churches develop an outreach strategy to help people engage in the community. However,
April 13, 2023
Book Review: The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God’s Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality
The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God’s Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality by Philip B. Payne is a thorough, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to the
April 6, 2023
What Happened When My Wife Helped with My Sermon
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2022 Writing Contest Honorable Mention! Uncharacteristically, my Sunday sermon was ready early enough in the week that I could
March 29, 2023
Educator and Visionary: A Profile of Mary McLeod Bethune
Invest in the human soul . . . Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.[1] —Mary McLeod Bethune In July 2022, Mary
March 15, 2023
Book Review: Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church
Whereas most books on women in ministry primarily focus on contested Bible verses, Nijay K. Gupta’s Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered
March 14, 2023