Rejecting Legalism, Embracing Women’s Gifts
One of the biggest flaws in complementarian theology is that it relies on men rather than God to designate leaders and assign gifts. Complementarians forbid
August 3, 2016
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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When the Church Silences Survivors
I remember how embarrassed I was the day I walked into work with a black eye. I dreaded the questions, knowing I would have to
July 27, 2016
7 Steps to Change Minds About Women in Ministry
I overheard an amazing conversation on my way back from lunch at a conference I recently attended. A university student casually mentioned the history of
July 26, 2016
Silent No More: Exposing Abuse Among Evangelicals
Since my first week at Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE), I’ve heard stories from women who have struggled with their faith in God because they
July 21, 2016
“Behold This Woman”: Misperceptions of Women in the Church
Join me, for a moment, in a thought experiment. Does it seem to you that women are equally, or nearly equally, represented in the ministries
July 18, 2016
On Being A Sinful Woman
I want to confess something to you: I am a sinful woman. To some, I am sinful when I preach. To others, I am sinful
July 14, 2016
When the Rubber Doesn’t Meet the Road
I have gone through some significant theological changes in my twenty years as a follower of Jesus. I’ve moved from Calvinist to non-Calvinist. I’ve moved
June 30, 2016
The Unholy Division of Motherhood and Ministry
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” –Jesus I can
June 7, 2016
Breaking the Silence: The Implications of Rape Culture for the Body of Christ
I’ve avoided writing on rape culture for a while, because it’s a difficult issue to tackle from a Christian perspective. In my experience, Christian churches
June 7, 2016
One Body, Many Gifts
There are several passages in the New Testament that list the spiritual gifts believers receive for the purpose of building up of the body of
May 25, 2016