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
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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
An Advocate’s Parable: Platforms, Pennies, and Privilege
Jesus was sitting near the temple treasury one day, observing all who passed by. He witnessed many wealthy people give large sums of money to
July 7, 2017
Does Christian Patriarchy Make Women Unsafe?
When I critique oppressive systems and ideologies, I generally ask two simple questions: Does the system or ideology give one group unearned power over other
June 29, 2017
A Sexual Revolution Worth Fighting For
The Western sexual revolution brought renewed emphasis on consent, body affirmation/confidence, female pleasure, and women’s equal (and enthusiastic!) sexual participation in marriage. We should celebrate
June 22, 2017
Calling All Deborahs, Esthers, and Junias
Women often underestimate themselves. We minimize our abilities and authority because we’re conditioned to think that to be a woman is to be passive and
June 15, 2017
Wonder Woman In The Pulpit
Editor’s Note: This is an Evangelical Press Association award winning article. Many girls and women find models of subversive, change-making women not in the Bible
June 8, 2017