We Are Family… Or Are We?
My minister was blurring all women together with the term ‘wives’ in his sermon,” my friend told me over a cup of coffee. “It was
December 10, 2016
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Single. Female. Pastor.
Single. Female. Pastor. Three words that are hard to swallow for the general population, much less the Christian community. Add the word “young” and you
December 10, 2016
A Single Purpose
I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. But a
December 10, 2016
Single and Married: Bridging the Identity Divide
When I was asked to lead a single adult ministry in my church, my response was a quick and emphatic “No!” As a thirty-something woman
December 10, 2016
That They May Be One
We bought the tickets, secured the hotel, and were excited to be on our way to California with our youth group. Our youth leadership team
December 10, 2016
A Celebration of Singleness
As a single Christian woman in leadership, I often find that people are curious about my marital status. Recently I had a conversation with someone
December 10, 2016
Why Stop a Great Work?
Karen teaches adult education in her church. Her classes are exciting. Despite her denomination’s support of gift-based roles for men and women, she is frequently
December 10, 2016
Free to Be—What?
When I was five, my grandfather gave me a fishing rod. I practiced casting my line for hours in our long, skinny back yard using
December 10, 2016
The Antidote for Anger
As I walked out the church door that late summer Sunday morning, my heart was crushed and the tears flowed. This had been a special
December 10, 2016
The Marginalized Male
“Delighted” would accurately describe my reaction to discovering Christians for Biblical Equality. I’m a man who knows something about marginalization and alienation — two themes
December 10, 2016