The Motherly Compassion of God
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Top 15 Winner! The Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: “The Lord—the Lord is
July 13, 2022
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This Is a Question of Culture, Power, and Value, Not Role
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Honorable Mention. Enjoy! The American church is embroiled in debates regarding what positions women may hold
July 6, 2022
As a Deer Longs for Flowing Streams, Single Women Long to Be Included at Church
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. (Ps. 42:1) Several years ago, I began attending a
June 22, 2022
Complementarianism Exists in Egalitarian Organizations and Churches Because of Patriarchy
Editor’s note: This is a CBE 2021 Writing Contest Top 15 Winner. Enjoy! I was ordained in an egalitarian denomination and called as a pastor
June 15, 2022
We Need to Welcome Adolescent Girls’ Hard Questions about Scripture
“Is God the reason women didn’t have rights for a long time?” I did a double take. Shocked by the question a twelve-year-old girl just
June 8, 2022
Workshop Preview: Faith and Unity in Diversity: For the Good of Girls Worldwide
“So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.” (Gal. 3:26) My family’s interracial, international adoption journey presents us with many lessons
June 5, 2022
What Does Galatians 3:28 Actually Teach?
A while back, a complementarian and I had an exchange on how to best interpret Galatians 3:28.1 Whereas egalitarians often cite Galatians 3:28 as support
June 5, 2022
Speakers Highlight: Beth Birmingham and Eeva Sallinen Simard
To start, could you tell us a bit about yourselves? Eeva Sallinen Simard: I’m currently a project director with World Relief. My project works in
June 5, 2022
Speaker Highlight: Michelle T. Sanchez
To start, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Michelle T. Sanchez: For the past seven years I have served as the national
June 5, 2022
Workshop Highlight: “Male, Female, Slave, and Free in the Context of a Pandemic: In the Thought of Katharine Bushnell”
I teach at a Christian university in Chicago, Illinois, called North Park University. My students are the face of Chicago—many of them, mostly women, are
June 5, 2022