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The Experiences of Women in Church and Denominational Leadership
By: Susan Harris Howell, Ariel Thompson | October 31, 2018
What are the experiences of women in Christian leadership? Do they have salaries comparable to men? Do they encounter stereotypes based on gender? Do they have the respect of their congregations? Howell and Thompson provide a glimpse into the experiences of these women to inform present and potential church leaders, and to increase the awareness [...]
Christian Women’s Beliefs on Female Subordination and Male Authority
By: Susan Harris Howell, Kristyn Duncan | October 31, 2018
Why would a woman espouse an ideology that consigns her to a less-than status? Howell and Duncan surveyed 72 women to explore the rationale behind women’s beliefs in the subordination of women to the authority of men.
The Importance of Age Norms When Considering Gender Issues
By: Naomi Eden, Jason Eden | October 31, 2018
Authors Jason Eden and Naomi Eden consider, in light of the case of Naomi's 104 year-old grandmother, a well-respected leader in her church community, how age might affect debates and controversies regarding the status of men and women within contemporary Christian circles.
Muted Group Theory: A Tool for Hearing Marginalized Voices
By: Linda Lee Smith Barkman | October 31, 2018
Muted Group Theory (MGT) is a sociological tool that aids in the study of interactions between dominant and sub-dominant groups—including, but not limited to, men and women. MGT can help those who have become aware of dynamics between the powerful and the marginalized but do not have a clear framework for articulating this awareness
When You're Voted "Most Likely to Become a Pastor," But You're a Girl
By: Amanda Hansen | October 31, 2018
“Most likely to become a pastor.” I was embarrassed, really. How could I be voted that? Sure, I volunteered a lot, but out of everyone in our conservative, non-denominational high school youth group, why me? I was a girl—a quiet girl with no framework for becoming a pastor.
Book Review: Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor, and Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Evangelical Empire
By: Jamin Hübner | October 30, 2018
Jessica Johnson, an anthropologist with no religious affiliation, finds the ethos and orientation at Mars Hill as incarnating “biblical porn” (hence the title of her book).
The Significance of New Testament Texts for Today's Church Life (Finnish, English)
By: Timo Lehikoinen | October 26, 2018
We will get acquainted with the application of the texts addressed in the plenary in current situations. Is the theme still topical? What are the urgent questions emerged in the texts dealing with the condition of women in the church?
Growing Healthy and Equal Marriage Partnerships (Finnish, English)
By: Lynley Giles | October 26, 2018
This workshop explores how to grow a marriage relationship in which both parties have a voice and decisions are made jointly.
Struggles with Biblical Interpretation: A Personal Journey to Biblical Equality (Finnish, English)
By: Jussi Suutari | October 26, 2018
In this workshop, Jussi Suutari will discuss some verses (e.g. Eph. 5) that were important to him during over his own personal struggle with the Bible. The conflict grew out of hierarchical teachings he was hearing on some verses in Paul's letters, since through his own Bible reading he was seeing the overall egalitarian message [...]
The Challenges of Fatherhood: A Biblical View (Finnish, English)
By: Jan Cedercreutz | October 26, 2018
Fatherhood is a sensitive issue for many Finns. How do we brake free from burdens and enjoy fatherhood?