Fearless Women in Church History: Rereading Thecla’s Story
Young Thecla sat in her dark jail cell with rats as her only company. She was startled when the jailer suddenly appeared with his burning
April 1, 2020
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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Setting a Movement Aflame: The Power of CBE’s Founders
Who am I? What is my life’s purpose? Where is my community? How do I find them? These questions filled my prayers, my conscious thoughts,
March 19, 2020
A Rhetorical History: Listening to Our Preaching Foremothers
Women have been preaching in the United States since before the states were united—indeed, since before there were states. Anne Hutchinson pastored a church in
March 19, 2020
Encouragement for Women in Ministry
In the early 1990s, I worked out my view of women’s place in the church and the home. I had held the traditional views on
March 19, 2020
“Let Your Yes Be Yes”: Progressing Toward Female Ordination in the Mar Thoma Church
A law is only effective if it is implemented, even as a church’s position on theological issues does not further its mission if there is
February 10, 2020
A New Family: Jesus and the Coming of the Kingdom of God Reorient the Role of Women in God’s Mission
A thread woven throughout the ministry and teaching of Jesus is the in-breaking of the kingdom of God. Prominently, God’s kingdom brings dynamic implications: healing
February 10, 2020
Moving Beyond the Billy Graham Rule
Editor’s Note: This is a Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winner. Enjoy! I am at the weekly prayer meeting that all church staff are required
February 10, 2020
Sister, You Can Be Anything God Desires You to Be
Editor’s Note: This is a Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winner. Enjoy! “When you grow up, you can be anything you want to be; anything God desires you to
January 16, 2020
Book Review: 7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership
In her book, 7 Deadly Sins of Women in Leadership, Kate Coleman outlines what she believes are the seven most destructive behaviors that women in leadership
January 3, 2020
The Subtle Hazing of Women in Ministry
Editor’s Note: This is one of the 2019 Top 15 CBE Writing Contest winners. It was my first year of seminary. I looked over the
December 4, 2019