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Dancing Toward Equality in the Emerging Church

By: Kelly Bean | September 5, 2004

Because of the evangelical heritage of much of the emerging church, cultural shifts need to be made to make way for women to minister as co-equals. We all have new steps to learn in order to move fluidly together in our kingdom work, but the dance has begun, sometimes beautifully and sometimes stumbling, most partners [...]

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A Turning Ship, a Church Renewed

By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 5, 2004

As I consider the similarities between reformist movements of the past and the current gender debate within the Church, I see why one might refer to it as a “reformation.”

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Seven Steps for Bringing Biblical Equality

By: Karl Vaters | September 5, 2004

Getting biblical egalitarian principles accepted in a local congregation can be a daunting task, but there are a few things anyone can do to help this vision become a reality.

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God Longs to Embrace Us

By: Jaime Hunt | June 5, 2004

For years she had felt called to the small, impoverished nation and she believed she could offer much to the islanders. After the service, Rebecca approached her pastor and told him she wanted to sign up for the trip. She was shocked when he scoffed.

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Filling a God-Shaped Hole

By: Jaime Hunt | June 5, 2004

Growing up, my father’s esteem was the most important in my life. Throughout my childhood I attempted to meet — and exceed — his expectations for me. I longed for his approval.

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A Woman's Worth

By: Sherri Langton | June 5, 2004

“You need to find a husband,” my stylist announced, briskly clipping my curls. Ignoring my silence, Janet (not her real name) bubbled about an eligible male customer of hers who was “just right” for me.

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With Gladness and Singleness of Heart

By: Jo Ellen Heil | June 5, 2004

Did you know that the Bible is filled with single people who were loved, called and used by God? Whether prophets or widows, eunuchs or church leaders, these single souls served God “with gladness and singleness of heart.”

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An Egalitarian Guide to Chivalry

By: Jon Trott | June 5, 2004

I’m a fairly egalitarian male; some would say I’m hyper-sensitive regarding unequal treatment of women in the church and in society. But when it comes to the traditional chivalrous role the male gets to play ... I confess I enjoy it.

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Rarely Safe, But Always Good

By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | June 5, 2004

Though our life may endure many challenges and desert desolations, responding to Christ’s radical call to “come and follow me” means our journey will rarely be safe, but it will always be good. For God is very good!

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Rules to Date By

By: Jessica Gaylord | June 5, 2004

Most of us acknowledge that differences between the sexes exist. Yet, rather than presenting the unique qualities of each gender as glorious God-given gifts, Morgan and Lookadoo portray these differences as irritating defects that each gender must learn to endure.

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