Embodying What Can Be: What Star Trek and Women Preachers Have In Common
I grew up in a Star Trek family. I was so devoted to it that, to my eternal shame, I spent the entirety of fifth
March 8, 2018
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10 Awesome Women Pastors from History
During Women’s History Month, and especially on International Women’s Day, we have a unique opportunity to correct the marginalization of women’s accomplishments and influence. Those
March 8, 2018
We Need to Read Books on Women in History
Recently, Relevant published an article on the importance of reading books by women (which has since been taken down at the request of readers). In
March 6, 2018
How to Be an Ally to Women in the Church
Every week, members of our small group Bible study share their “highs,” their “lows,” and how they’ve seen God this week. A couple of weeks
February 27, 2018
8 Books to Pick Up During (and After) Black History Month
Black History Month is a life-giving banquet of black history, culture, literature, art, film, music, and theology. For black people in the US, it’s a
February 22, 2018
From Secret Egalitarian to Fierce Advocate
I grew up in Finland—one of the most egalitarian societies in the world. Though no culture is perfect, Finland continuously tops UN and World Bank
February 20, 2018
How to Deal with Sexism in Your Church
Not long ago, I served on an advisory board for a Christian organization. After a morning of listening to departmental reviews from operational staff, I
February 13, 2018
How Egalitarian Theology Sets Men Free Too
Few Christians can say that their church has handled abuse, sexual exploitation, and domestic violence against women properly. Likely even fewer can say that their
February 8, 2018
Why John Piper’s Words Should Grieve Men, Too
Last week, theologian John Piper made headlines for saying that women shouldn’t be seminary professors, because seminaries train men to become pastors, and since women
February 6, 2018
Why Using Gender-Accurate Language In Worship Is Important
“Joy to the world, the Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ!” We sang these words a month ago on Christmas Eve. I quietly sang
February 1, 2018