She Leads with Confidence: Profile of a Pastor at Midlife
I met the Reverend Karen Miller in June of 2017 at the end of the first service I attended at Church of the Savior, the
December 18, 2020
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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2021 Conference Virtual Preview Panel, Part 2
Charles Read moderates a discussion with 2021 conference speakers Natalie Collins, Sean Callaghan, and Pontsho Segwai on the leadership strengths of women and men, and how
November 19, 2020
The Yellow Wallpaper: Reflecting on Aimee Byrd’s Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
After reading the introduction to Aimee Byrd’s Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood,1 I admit I put her book down to go and read The
November 9, 2020
A Time to Speak
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people. Women should remain silent in the
November 6, 2020
Icons of Christ: A Biblical and Systematic Theology for Women’s Ordination
The pastoral office is one of the most critical in Christianity. Historically, however, Christians have not been able to agree on the precise nature and
November 1, 2020
Christian Egalitarian Leadership: Empowering the Whole Church according to the Scriptures
Much has been written on servant leadership, but it is not always tied to egalitarian leadership. Sometimes authority and power instead of God’s love are
October 30, 2020
Book Review: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
I wish I had read this book the very first day I assumed leadership at CBE International. Trained as a historical theologian, there was very little
October 20, 2020
Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church
Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo
October 20, 2020
Confronting Wonder Woman Syndrome: Female Pastors and the Pandemic
The role of the pastor has shifted in the age of coronavirus. As churches consider reopening and discuss strategies for a safe congregational return to
October 14, 2020
Book Review: Icons of Christ: A Biblical and Systematic Theology for Women’s Ordination
In his book, Icons of Christ: A Biblical and Systematic Theology for Women’s Ordination, William Witt offers a comprehensive challenge to the theological basis for
October 7, 2020