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The Rise and Fall of the Complementarian Doctrine of the Trinity
By: Kevin Giles | July 13, 2017
Since the late 1970s complementarian theologians have been arguing that the divine three persons in the Trinity are ordered hierarchically, and that this is the ground for the hierarchical ordering of the sexes. Suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2016 a number of complementarian theologians of confessional Reformed convictions came out and said that to so construe [...]
30 Strategies for Fighting Abuse in the Church
By: Rachel Asproth | July 12, 2017
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 you weighed in with some great ideas and examples, which we’ve compiled below.
The Courage Coach: A Practical, Friendly Guide on How to Heal from Abuse
By: Ashley Easter | July 10, 2017
Through her book, The Courage Coach, Ashley Easter brings her life experience and training to those who have lived with harmful relationships. As someone who has followed her North Star out of abuse and toward health and healing, Ashley invites anyone who has lived through damaging relationships into a safe space. This book is a [...]
An Advocate's Parable: Platforms, Pennies, and Privilege
By: Tami Zacharias | July 5, 2017
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 the treasury. He also saw a woman—a poor widow—give two small copper coins, worth just one penny. But Jesus declared, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has [...]
Does Christian Patriarchy Make Women Unsafe?
By: Rachel Asproth | June 23, 2017
Naturally, social hierarchies are safe for those at the top. They’re designed to preserve the existing social structure, which already prioritizes the needs and perspectives of the group with power. Social hierarchies don’t make less powerful people and groups safer. Rather, they exacerbate any vulnerabilities and pose danger and harm to marginalized people.
A Sexual Revolution Worth Fighting For
By: Rebecca Kotz | June 21, 2017
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 those gains. But it also brought a slew of toxic, oppressive ideas about female sexuality.
Calling All Deborahs, Esthers, and Junias
By: Gricel Medina | June 14, 2017
If we want to see women free, we have to challenge the message that passivity is godly. We have to encourage women to boldly exercise their God-given authority. We must image Bible women who took direct action to further God’s vision for the world.
Wonder Woman In The Pulpit
By: Rachel Asproth | June 6, 2017
It matters that Mary and Jesus are often inaccurately imaged with light skin in the West. It matters that pastors preach on Jacob, David, and Peter but not Rahab, Tamar, and Priscilla. And it matters that, Sunday after Sunday, women don’t see preachers who look like us in the pulpit.
A Prayer for Women: Remember Your Daughters
By: Rachel Asproth | June 5, 2017
God of Hagar, Tamar, and Mary Magdalene | Of Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel
Agents of the Gospel or Secular Feminists?
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | June 5, 2017
We envision a world where women receive the same dignity and opportunities as men. Like the abolitionists, we seek to expose shallow biblical scholarship.