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Advocating for Women's Equality in your Complementarian Church
By: Ariel Stephens | June 5, 2023
Small changes can build up over time to create an environment that advocates for women’s equality within the church.
Not Neutral: How Gender Hierarchy Harms Women in the Church
By: Gertrude Osei Tutu | June 5, 2023
Research shows that gender hierarchy within the church is harmful both to its members and to the local community.
Shaped: What Survivor’s Journeys Can Teach Us About Leading With Resilience, Courage And Truth
By: Claire Roster | June 5, 2023
Recognizing and naming truth can be painful but the road it takes us down can create exactly the kind of advocates the church needs.
How to Find a Church that Empowers Women
By: Ruth Martin | June 5, 2023
Finding a new church home can be a challenging process; how can you determine whether a church will support and empower women? These tips and suggestions will help guide you in your search.
IJM’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Latin America with Brad Twedt
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Kimberly Dickson, Brad Twedt | May 26, 2023
In this episode, Mimi and Kim interview Brad Twedt of International Justice Mission (IJM). Brad explains IJM’s work to address violence against women and children in the machismo culture of Central and South America.
Let's Stop Doing as the Romans Do
By: Adam Benner | May 4, 2023
Despite the complementarian claim that female submission is authentically “Christian,” it’s actually more in keeping with Roman practice. In Ephesians 5:25–28, however, Paul teaches his readers to behave in a way that’s very different from that of Roman males—a truly Christian way of honouring women. The question is, will we learn what he [...]
Five Ways Churches Can Empower Women as Civic Leaders
By: Aria M. Spears | April 13, 2023
Civic leadership through boards and commissions is an underutilized resource for church members to help their communities thrive. Women are especially underrepresented in these decision-making bodies. Churches can play a non-partisan role in equipping women to serve with excellence, humility, and wisdom. This article covers six steps for local churches to develop a strategy to [...]
Global Impact: Women’s Health and Status in North India with Dr. Vandana Kant — Part Two
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Kimberly Dickson, Vandana Kant | April 10, 2023
In this episode, Mimi and Kim continue exploring the lifechanging work of Dr. Vandana Kant and Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA) to raise the status of girls and women in rural North India.
Global Impact: Women’s Health and Status in North India with Dr. Vandana Kant — Part One
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Kimberly Dickson, Vandana Kant | March 31, 2023
In this episode, Mimi and Kim explore the lifechanging work of Dr. Vandana Kant and Emmanuel Hosptial Association (EHA) to raise the status of girls and women in rural north India.
What Happened When My Wife Helped with My Sermon
By: Bill Rudd | March 30, 2023
What happens when a male pastor introduces feedback from his wife into his sermons? Bill Rudd reveals that the whole church benefits when women and men bring their unique gifts, experiences, and insights together.