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
Topic: Leadership in Church / Ministry
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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
Military Versus Ministry
Until I launched my own dream to plant a church, I found more freedom to be who God created me to be, and to exercise
March 7, 2016
The Invisible Knapsack of Male Privilege In the Church
This is a list based on Peggy McIntosh’s now famous article, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” In her article, McIntosh examines how racial privilege
February 8, 2016
Unnecessary Crusader
Back in the mid-80’s, environmental education trickled down into rural Kentucky. I quickly became a diligent crusader to save the fish caught in the plastic
February 3, 2016
When My Friend Became A Deacon
It all began because I wanted to stir things up a little bit. The idea wouldn’t have even occurred to me twenty or even ten
January 20, 2016
Finding the Beginnings of Female Missionaries in the New Testament
I was sitting in an anthropology class at my Christian college listening to the musings of the professor. She had been speaking about globalization, feminism,
January 11, 2016
The Elder and the Lady: A Look at the Language of Second John
There are several women mentioned in the New Testament who in the past have had their ministries downplayed. Even today, some question whether Phoebe was
January 11, 2016
What Did Paul Mean By ‘Silence’ and ‘Submission’ in 1 Timothy 2:11?
What do we need to know about the Ephesians in order to better understand Paul’s meaning in 1 Timothy 2:11? First, we need to know
January 6, 2016
Daughters, Rise Up
This one is for the daughters whose parents taught them, above all else, to submit to their husbands. For the wives whose husbands call them
January 5, 2016