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Video - Examining Julia Smith's (1792–1886) Translation
By: Karen H. Jobes | December 23, 2024
This workshop will take a closer look at Julia Smith’s (1792–1886) translation of Scripture in comparison to today’s modern English versions.
Video - Priscilla and the Explosion of Woman Church Planters Today
By: Terran Williams | December 21, 2024
Priscilla and today’s multitude of woman church planters/leaders have this in common: they have been overlooked in the conversation about whether the Spirit of God regards gender when he chooses people to plant, care for, and teach churches.
Where Mike Winger Went Wrong on Women, Part III: The Epistles
By: Andrew Bartlett, Terran Williams | December 19, 2024
Part 3 of this series summarizes the response to Winger’s videos on the New Testament Epistles, including Galatians 3:28; Paul's use of "head" as a metaphor; Paul and Peter's writings on marriage in 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and 1 Peter; and the misuse of Ephesians 5 and 1 Corinthians 14 to silence women.
Video - Words for God 101: An Introduction to Gendered Language and Imagery in Scripture
By: Charles Read | December 18, 2024
This workshop is a basic introduction to the gendered language for God. It will look at biblical images for God and discuss why this issue is important.
Women in Scripture and History: Women, Honor, and Head Coverings with Dr. Cynthia Long Westfall
By: Kimberly Dickson, Cynthia Long Westfall | December 16, 2024
In this episode, Kim talks to Dr. Cynthia Long Westfall. Dr. Westfall specifically focuses on how Paul instructs the church to honor the traditionally discarded women with the Ancient Corinthain symbol of honorable women, the head covering.
Video - Honoring Our Stories: Cultivating Belonging for Women in Ministry
By: Liz Testa | December 16, 2024
Too often our busy lives and individualistic society hinder us from embracing the importance of mutual encouragement and the power of story sharing. This workshop will be an interactive, energizing gathering that sparks spiritual and practical ideas for creating hospitable, transformative spaces where women in ministry feel seen, valued, and empowered, and models the inspiring, [...]
Video - The Women of Israel: Treasures from Ancient Near Eastern Literature
By: Hélène Dallaire | December 14, 2024
Did you know that the course of Israelite history changed dramatically through the message of Old Testament prophetesses? Many lives were saved because of their wisdom, knowledge, and courage.
Where Mike Winger Went Wrong on Women, Part II: The Narrative Texts
By: Andrew Bartlett, Terran Williams | December 12, 2024
Part 2 of this series summarizes the response to Winger’s videos on the narrative texts in the Old and New Testaments, including the creation narrative, Old Testament priesthood, female elders, and women such as Junia, Phoebe, and Priscilla.
Video - Women in Ministry in the Biblical Narrative: An Overview
By: Cynthia Long Westfall | December 11, 2024
Get to know the powerful stories of women who participated in God-ordained service throughout the Bible. Together we will explore women whom God raised up as prophets, women who behave like prophets because their words are recorded as Scripture, and women of valor who were approved by God when they stepped outside of the norms [...]
Video - Dangerous Congregations: When Power and Authority Take Over
By: Kathy Myatt | December 9, 2024
Religious abuse: how are victims seduced, who is vulnerable, and what breaks the hold? While some churches start out healthy and slowly develop abusive patterns, other groups have authoritarian DNA set in their foundation. We will look at characteristics of cults and abusive churches and examine what factors make people vulnerable to joining them.