The Scroll Links Up 10/10/14
Here’s another roundup of great egalitarian posts from CBE and other bloggers around the web! We hope you’ll be encouraged and informed by them. A
October 10, 2014
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31 Years in Ministry
This month marks the 31st anniversary of my ordination. I have spent about 28 of those years serving congregations as a pastor. As October rolls
October 8, 2014
A Warrior Priesthood Is Essential: Really? – Part 1
A recent blog post by Alastair Roberts, “Why a Masculine Priesthood is Essential,” has recently stirred up fresh controversy and heated debate among egalitarians and
October 8, 2014
A Culture of Silence: Patriarchy in America’s immigrant churches
Much has been made of America’s dwindling church attendance numbers, but that is only part of the story. In 2013, Wesley Granberg-Michaelson of the Religion
October 7, 2014
When Worldview Trumps Wisdom
Taylor grew up in the church and attended every youth group event that was offered. He attended a Christian school and spent hours after class
October 7, 2014
Your Worldview is Showing
“Your epidermis is showing!” my friends gasped, struggling to keep straight faces. Noticing the mischief in their eyes, I rolled my own with feigned confidence
October 7, 2014
Abuse and the Church: Appreciating Pastors who Tackle Hard Issues
I try very hard not to dominate conversations when the topic turns to gender and faith. I really do! But when a pastor came to
October 7, 2014
A Man For All People
Many, particularly women, have felt that the patriarchal overtones of Scripture exclude them from participating in God’s divine work: only men are to be the
October 6, 2014
“It Will Not Be Taken From Her”
One of the ways Jesus demonstrated the Kingdom of God was by calling unusual disciples. He called twelve Jewish men in order to show that
October 6, 2014
Jesus wants us to Live
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.’ –John 11:25 Jesus can
October 6, 2014