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Paul's Leadership
By: Margaret Mowczko | June 13, 2012
Some Christians believe that being a leader is a man’s role, and that it is unfeminine for women to be in leadership. These Christians dismiss female leaders mentioned in the Bible as rare exceptions and anomalies. They maintain that God does not generally allow women to be leaders in society, in the church or even [...]
Egalitarian Husbands
By: Trevor Sykes | June 7, 2012
Something has just resonated with me that may relate to other husbands within egalitarian marriages so I will put it out there for your interest and comment.
Spirit of Pentecost
By: J. R. Daniel Kirk | June 6, 2012
Joshua wasn’t sure how far things should go. He liked that Moses led. He liked standing guard while Moses entered the tent and served as mediator. He didn’t like it when Moses’ ground was encroached upon. But Moses had a different vision: “A young man ran and told Moses, ‘Eldad and Medad are prophesying in [...]
Moving Forward, Being Prepared, Giving Reasons
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | June 5, 2012
To gain balance and perspective in understanding 1 Timothy 2:11-15, we lean back and consider how other writers from the first century used authentein. The answer is very helpful.
Invest and Cultivate: Tools for Empowering Women Leaders
By: Jo Saxton | June 5, 2012
There is no doubt in my mind that God has called women to know him and represent him in today’s world, whether that is in church, in the workplace, in our communities, or at home. But we need to be ready. It’s time to pick up our tools. Take a deep breath and [...]
Do Not Look Back
By: Megan Greulich | June 5, 2012
Lot’s wife. Let’s be honest: the story seems pretty bizarre to us. And sad. Two angels tell Lot and his family that their city is doomed. Because they are the only righteous people around, Lot and his family will be spared. “Flee, and do not look back,” the angels say, but Lot’s [...]
When Marriage Isn't Mutual
By: Morven R. Baker | June 5, 2012
The Browns’ church held strongly to the view that “women should be silent” (1 Cor. 14:34), and that all leadership in the church should be male. The congregation was taught that God was male, as Jesus called him “Father” (John 10:30). And, for the first years of their marriage, Norma obediently adhered to the teachings of her church [...]
Church Happens
By: Greg Boyd | June 5, 2012
Rejection. Manipulation. Oppression. It happens. And Sometimes it happens in the Church. How do we respond when other Christians hurt us?
The Next Step: Practical Ideas for Egalitarian Churches
By: Megan Greulich | June 5, 2012
Is your church firmly committed to biblical equality? Hurray! If your congregation is looking to take the next step in affirming and valuing the gifts of both women and men, consider these tips:
Language
By: Liz Sykes | June 3, 2012
"And here is an interesting bit of info for you, from another Iranian friend. Apparently, Farsi has a second-person pronoun which is gender neutral but still personal, unlike our English "it."