The Case of Subtle Sexism
The other day, a good friend of mine was told that she looks like a “pastor’s wife.” She was a bit confused about how she
May 23, 2016
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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5 More Ways to Promote the Inclusion of Women in Church Leadership
In Part 1 of this series, I shared five strategies for helping churches create space for women in church leadership positions with the ultimate goal of ensuring
May 18, 2016
When Women Police Themselves, The Church Suffers
I’ve seen you do it a thousand times. You speak, but you hedge, qualify, and apologize for your words. You backtrack. You surrender. You question
May 11, 2016
4 Sexist Myths That The Church Should Reject
Check out a follow-up list of “Four More Sexist Myths That The Church Should Reject.” We’ve all heard them. Stupid jokes and thoughtless comments. Sexist
May 11, 2016
5 Ways To Promote Inclusion of Women In Church Leadership
For a little over five years, I served as a lead pastor. I loved being a head pastor, but circumstances beyond my control placed me
May 11, 2016
My Journey Into Egalitarianism
“I am an egalitarian.” I make this statement with pride, but my journey into egalitarianism was a long one. In fact, my students are often
May 4, 2016
When A Woman Preaches, Women Heal
I could still smell the healing oil on my forehead after the Wednesday night church service. It was a strangely comforting smell. The Wednesday evening
May 2, 2016
Brave Hearts
It is 1942. The pilot steps into the cockpit, straps in, and nervously heads down the runway. This is the chance of a lifetime. Only
April 20, 2016
Living Post-Fall: Practical Redemption
To the woman he said, “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; With painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire
March 29, 2016
We Are Not Cute
After a long workout, I shuffled up to the front desk and made my usual request for a shower towel. The older gentleman at the
March 28, 2016