Letter To My Friend—A Domestic Abuse Survivor
The Australian church and media have hotly debated domestic and family violence (DFV) in Christian homes since journalists Julia Baird and Hayley Gleeson published this controversial
August 16, 2017
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It’s Not About Doctrine!: Why People Leave Churches Over Women Teaching
Below is a very brief glimpse of the inconsistency with which we elevate certain doctrinal issues and specifically, the issue of women as pastors, as
August 15, 2017
CBE Writing Contest: Write for Gender Justice
Enter the CBE Writing Contest! CBE is always looking for fresh stories and revolutionary ideas! And we’re always brainstorming new ways to give our readers a platform.
August 10, 2017
9 Anti-Abuse Practices Your Church Needs To Adopt
Abuse is an abstract concept for many people, and it’s a word heavy with cultural misconceptions. When talking about abuse, I’ve learned to bridge the communication gap
August 8, 2017
Ladies Who Are Looking—Choose A Man With An Activist’s Heart
“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed” (Isaiah 1:17). “Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right” (Psalm 106:3).
August 1, 2017
Lessons From A Lone Woman Pastor
“She opens her hand to the poor, and reaches out her hands to the needy.” (Proverbs 31:20). I sit with her as she weeps over
July 27, 2017
Is Egalitarian Theology Good For Women’s Health?
Four years ago, I was invited to contribute an article to the women’s health section of a South African magazine. The editor asked me to
July 25, 2017
Protectors Or Protected?
We all know about schoolyard bullies—kids who rely on physical strength to dominate others and rule the playground. The strict gender dichotomy some Christians argue
July 20, 2017
Mutuality In the Bedroom: A Better Vision for Marital Sex
The church has long overemphasized male sexuality in marriage. In prioritizing the male sexual experience at the expense of the female sexual experience, the church
July 18, 2017
30 Strategies for Fighting Abuse in the Church
We asked our supporters what concrete measures churches can take to combat abuse in Christian communities and strengthen their internal response to abuse. Some of
July 13, 2017