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Short Answers to Challenging Texts: Ephesians 5:18-33

By: Allison J. Young | July 30, 2007

A brief summary of an egalitarian approach to Ephesians 5:18-33.

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The Unity of Creation

By: Allison J. Young | June 5, 2007

If God’s design for male-female relationships was unity and interdependence, and if hierarchy in relationships came as a result of sin, perhaps we need to reevaluate teachings on male “headship” in marriage today.

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Head Over Heels: A Theology of Leadership in Christian Marriage

By: Elaine Heath | October 31, 2006

Whatever we might say about headship in Christian marriage, the indisputable teaching and example of Jesus, and the broader context of the teaching of the epistles about the meaning of discipleship, is one of self-giving love

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Christian Women and Leadership

By: Roberta Hestenes† | October 31, 2006

Scripture and church history make abundantly clear that women can and do exercise significant influence and power in a variety of contexts, including the church. Yet, most of the books and articles available on Christian leadership are written by and for men. In this paper, I will address some leadership issues with a focus on [...]

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It's a Long Road

By: Beulah Wood | September 5, 2006

The ups and downs of being a woman in ministry continue. Not many people want a woman to teach homiletics, despite the fact that my students love my classes. I am beginning to do more teaching and writing on the equality of women and men in Asia. 

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Not Without Hope

By: Harman Clark | September 5, 2006

On July 6, 2003, Jane Randall Hess Clark, my wife of 46 years, died of a brain tumor, eleven months after diagnosis. She received the best medical treatment and home care therapies available. 

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10 Lies the Church Tells Women: How the Bible Has Been Misused to Keep Women in Spiritual Bondage

By: J. Lee Grady | August 3, 2006

The gospel was never intended to restrain women from pursuing God or to prevent them from fulfilling their divine destiny. In his revised and updated book, Lee Grady boldly proclaims the truth of the gospel: that men and women are appointed by god and empowered by Him.

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Gift-based Marriage: Creative Use of Both Partners' Strengths and Gifting

By: Rand Michael, Phyllis Michael | August 1, 2005

Gift-based Marriage: Creative Use of Both Partners' Strengths and Gifting

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