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The Abuse of Scripture and its Consequences in Gender Inequality (Part 1)
By: Manfred T. Brauch | December 9, 2009
One such abuse is “the abuse of selectivity.” This abuse does not consist of an outright distortion of the meaning of given texts, but entails ignoring or rejecting other parts or passages of Scripture that support a different teaching, present an alternate perspective, or advocate an opposing view. Thus, supporters of gender inequality claim the [...]
Fuzzy Words and Quick Assumptions
By: Megan Greulich | December 5, 2009
Being familiar with the long debate over the meaning of the word “head” (kephale), I listened carefully for his definition, especially when he reached verse 23: “For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.”
Not So Different?
By: Rosie Ward | December 5, 2009
When it comes to leadership, the assumptions we make and the stereotypes we unwittingly fail to challenge can have much more far-reaching consequences.
“If Jesus were really counter-cultural in his treatment of women, why didn't he choose any women to be his apostles?"
By: Aída Besançon Spencer | December 5, 2009
“If Jesus were really counter-cultural, why didn’t he choose any Gentiles to be his apostles?” or “Why didn’t he choose any slaves as apostles?”
Character Counts
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 5, 2009
Esther shows us that leadership is responsiveness to God and to those who are hurting. It is a readiness to self-sacrifice, and it has everything to do with character, intimacy with God, and closeness to those who are vulnerable.
Newness of Life in Christ
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 5, 2009
Defying human expectations, God’s power is evident in people we might consider ordinary. Consider the stuttering Moses, the elderly Sara, the young Virgin Mary, the impetuous Peter, or the slaves Andronicus and Junia.
The View from the Pulpit
By: Pamela Erwin, Megan Greulich, Laura M. Rector, Elizabeth Beyer, Brenda Griffin Warren, Alice Mathews, Aída Besançon Spencer | December 5, 2009
Women in ministry leadership face unique challenges as they seek to follow their calling in a world that often discourages and discriminates. Here ten women leaders share experiences, wisdom, and hope as they respond to these common obstacles.
The Great Error of History
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 2, 2009
"So God created human beings in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" (Genesis 1:27, TNIV).A noted church historian once observed that the great error of history is presumption—presuming that one has grasped the necessary facts related to a person, a group or situation [...]
Walking in faith
By: Guest Author | December 1, 2009
"… the righteous will live by their faith" (Habakkuk 2:4, NRSV)Even before South Africa began to dismantle apartheid, Desmond Tutu did something very profound. Though he had no official platform or office, though he was without institutional power, he invited his opponents to join him. He treated them as colleagues who one day would work together [...]
A Thankful Thanksgiving
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | November 25, 2009
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to overlook the “thankful” part our celebration of Thanksgiving? Often the challenges of hosting a Thanksgiving meal can distract and deplete our energies. Perhaps you have a family tradition that cultivates a focus on gratitude for which this holiday was intended? In our family, we each take [...]