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How to Deal with Sexism in Your Church
By: Jeanne Porter King | February 12, 2018
Not long ago, I served on an advisory board for a Christian organization. After a morning of listening to departmental reviews from operational staff, I shared my opinion on the notable differences in the last two presentations with a fellow male board member.
Book Review: Rwandan Women Rising
By: Kate Netzler Burch | January 2, 2018
In 1994, 10 percent of Rwanda’s population was slaughtered in a mass genocide over a period of 100 days. In the aftermath, Rwandans struggled to secure food and water, find loved ones, and rebuild a sense of security. Into this chaos stepped the women of Rwanda, who defied tradition to take on leadership roles and recovery efforts [...]
We Are Our Foremothers' Wildest Dream
By: Shonnie Scott | December 18, 2017
Imagine a four-day road trip and a diverse group of thirty-four evangelical leaders from eighteen states. Imagine a collection of prophetic women who have the ear of ten million social media followers traveling from Seneca Falls to Washington DC. Picture a bus of female authors, activists, and pastors immersing themselves in the historical struggle for [...]
Protectors Or Protected?
By: Erin Ortega | July 19, 2017
We all know about “schoolyard bullies”—kids who rely on physical strength to dominate others and rule the playground. The strict gender dichotomy some Christians argue for similarly elevates physical strength, furthering the myth that men's physical strength uniquely qualifies them for the role of protector.
Women, Institutional Authority, and Level Ground in the Christian Blogosphere
By: Tina Osterhouse | May 3, 2017
Throughout history, charismatic men and women of God have risen up, almost out of nowhere, to lead spiritual movements and shape theological discourse. These leaders often build churches and large followings before the institutional church pulls them in for a chat. The air is tense, awkward. At some point in the conversation someone asks a [...]
Why Christians Can Do Better Than The "Billy Graham Rule"
By: Tina Osterhouse | April 3, 2017
My first lesson on the dangerous pitfalls of sexual sin and subsequent public scandal came one ordinary day in 1988. I arrived home from church to my dad sitting in his comfy chair, mesmerized and leaning close to the television. Popular televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was confessing to millions of people that he had sinned against God [...]
Editor's Reflections | Winter 2017
By: Jeff Miller | January 31, 2017
The theme of this issue of Priscilla Papers is Theology. The cover photo is Martin Luther, one of the world’s best-known theologians. He is the topic of one of our articles; moreover, 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
How The Gospel Subverts Gender-Hierarchy
By: Tina Osterhouse | January 19, 2017
As a fourth grader at a local public school, I got into a classroom debate over the rights of women, and in particular, the right of mothers to work outside the home once they have children. The other outspoken Christian in my class, a boy hailing from an extremely conservative home, stated with deliberate clarity [...]
Theorizing Women & Leadership New Insights & Contributions from Multiple Perspectives
By: Paige Haber-Curran, Julia Storberg-Walker | January 3, 2017
This is the fifth volume in the Women and Leadership: Research, Theory, and Practice series from the International Leadership Association. This cross-disciplinary series enhances leadership knowledge and improves leadership development around the world. The purpose of this volume is the provide a forum for women to theorize about women's leadership in multiple ways and [...]
Why I Make Such A "Big Deal" About Gender Equality
By: Tami Zacharias | December 1, 2016
In the past few years, numerous people have asked me why I make such a big deal about gender equality. Have I experienced such extreme inequality? What traumatic experience drives my activism? Why am I so passionate and outspoken about this issue? People often assume that a tragic event in my personal life led to [...]