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
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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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
The Myth of Extraordinary Female Leadership
Some Christians believe that female church leaders would be accepted if they “distinguished” themselves. They think that women who are meant to lead ought to
March 21, 2016
Pregnant With A Calling To Lead
A few years ago, my daughter landed the starring role of Mary in her school nativity. My heart thumbed in my chest as she took
March 8, 2016