Does “Man” Always Mean “Man” in the Bible?
Most evangelical egalitarians know that the Bible has words that mean “man/men” and words that mean “person/people, human(s).” Many egalitarians also know that some Bible
April 5, 2018
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3 Simple Rules for Egalitarian Couples
Life doesn’t come with a manual, and neither does marriage. Whether we’re making difficult decisions, entering new seasons, or dealing with unexpected changes, most of
April 3, 2018
5 Steps for Churches When Abuse Happens
It’s been an agonizing couple of weeks for survivor Jules Woodsen. Woodsen was sexually assaulted by megachurch pastor Andy Savage in 1998, while he was
March 29, 2018
3 Legendary Ladies Who Are Part of Our Christian Heritage
There are more than a few women in the Bible and in church history who risked their lives for a godly cause. In this post,
March 27, 2018
Do Gender Roles Keep Women Safe?: A Response to John Piper
Most of us—no matter our stance on gender roles or faith background—are stunned by the vast number of people demeaned by sexual abuse and harassment.
March 21, 2018
6 Medieval Women Who Shaped Christian Theology
If I asked you to imagine the Middle Ages, what would come to mind? Most of us think of the Middle Ages as a time
March 20, 2018
5 Women of Color Making History in the Church
My denomination, The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), and many others have been ordaining women for decades. Yet, even churches in denominations that ordain women resist
March 15, 2018
A Letter to Pastors in the Age of #ChurchToo
Dear Pastors, Women live in a world where violence, oppression, and marginalization are the norm. Every day, we wake up to stories of abuse and
March 13, 2018
Madonna without Halo
She holds his shoes in her hands. They are worn shoes, but the only clothes not stolen by Romans, priests, elders, and everyone else who
March 9, 2018
Representation Sparks Conversations
Earlier this month, I ran across a tweet from a female pastor. It read: Man noticing my collar: Are you a preacher? Me: Yes Man: I
March 8, 2018