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Power Brokers: Vashti, Mordecai, and Esther
By: Young Lee Hertig | July 15, 2015
In the book of Esther, two extraordinary women leaders, Queen Vashti and her successor, Esther, confronted the patriarchal palace system, eventually acting as power brokers on behalf of themselves and others.
A Biblical Response to Domestic Violence
By: Sandra Morgan | July 15, 2015
Our churches must be educated and encouraged to break patterns of silence and examine biblical misinterpretations that contribute to the continuing abuse and vulnerability of women. Silence in our churches also contributes to the vulnerability of the children in those homes to further violence and exploitation.
Together: Reclaiming Co-Leadership in Marriage
By: tim+anne evans | July 8, 2015
Love and Marriage—can you think of many other words that have such life-giving potential? At the upcoming CBE conference, we have the privilege of leading a workshop titled, "Together: Reclaiming Co-Leadership in Marriage." We invite those in attendance to consider a pre-fall marriage perspective-—before sin entered the story.
Ceasing to Be Silent
By: Sarah Brooks | July 8, 2015
We have an obligation to others regardless of age, race, gender, or social class to advocate for their rights as much as for our own. And as passionate advocates, we become true representations of Christ: loving our brothers and sisters as ourselves.
Does the Big Picture of Scripture Truly Teach Gender Equality?
By: Ronald W. Pierce | July 6, 2015
It was careful and open-minded study of Scripture during my first ten years of teaching that led me to become a passionate advocate for biblical, gender equality. This brief survey of the six most often debated “gender texts” summarizes my reasons for such an important change of mind.
Women As Witnesses in the Gospel of John
By: Marianne Meye Thompson | July 1, 2015
Were women among the Twelve chosen by Jesus? If not, does this mean that they ought not to serve as "leaders" in the church? In other words, how one conceives of women's roles today often rests on how one pictures any official positions that they were authorized to hold in the early church.
Five Reasons to Go to CBE's LA Conference
By: Naomi Krueger | June 30, 2015
Here are five fabulous reasons for attending the CBE “Becoming New” Conference at the end of July, plus an awesome surprise at the end of the article.
Headship Madness: Headship In the New Testament (Part 5)
By: Jamin Hübner | June 29, 2015
Two verses, with a metaphor and a load of presuppositions about a “man’s job,” create a system, culture, and theological method bent on patriarchy. In this final essay and conclusion of the “Headship Madness” series, I will provide a cursory look at the two major “headship” passages.
Mixed Signals
By: Lori Buckle | June 26, 2015
In my post last month, I shared my confusion over my calling. I recalled wondering why, if the Lord had called me to preach like my father, did the Bible prohibit me from doing so? Well, part of the reason for my confusion was that I received very mixed signals at home regarding the roles [...]
Walking Arm and Arm in Kenya
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | June 24, 2015
In May this year, I traveled to Kenya to work beside one of CBE's closest partners--the Ekklesia Foundation for Gender Education (EFOGE). Our first task was to visit schools using a version of CBE's curriculum, Called Out, contextualized for East African readers. Thanks to a regional partnership with the Anglican Church in Kenya,Called Out ( [...]