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Video - Should I stay or should I go?
By: Rob Dixon | December 4, 2024
Many women (and men) hold egalitarian convictions but are engaged in complementarian faith communities. This can be a challenging place to be!
Video - Unlikely Partnerships: Mentorships Bridging Age, Race, Gender, and Class
By: Kimberly Dickson | December 2, 2024
Despite human frailty, God restores people and nations through the most unlikely of partnerships. Though Eli was tainted by his sons’ corruption, God was not deterred by his humanness. God knew that Eli was the best person to train and mentor Hannah’s son, Samuel. This partnership changed the nation.
Video - Julian of Norwich: A Medieval Feminist
By: Charles Read | November 30, 2024
This workshop will outline the life and teachings of Julian of Norwich (~1343–1416) who lived in medieval England. Julian exercised spiritual leadership in a context where women could not be ordained.
Holding Husbands Accountable
By: J.A. Boone | November 28, 2024
If your husband is failing to love you, he is breaking what Jesus declared to be the Greatest Commandment. We are all guilty of being unloving from time to time. But if this is a consistent and frequent issue, it may rise to the level of abuse. If this is the pattern of your marriage, [...]
Video - Women in Missions: Leaders on the Field, but Not at Home
By: Alan Myatt | November 27, 2024
Missionary women have a long history of leadership on the mission field, but in many denominations are restricted from leadership positions in their home countries. This session will focus on the rich history of women in leadership in South America and Brazil, and how to help egalitarian outreach in those contexts continue to grow.
Women and Words: Bible Translation vs. Interpretation: Where Bible Translators Go Wrong with Hélène Dallaire
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Hélène Dallaire | November 25, 2024
Dr. Mimi Haddad and Dr. Hélène Dallaire engage in a rich discussion on women's roles in biblical scholarship, the challenges faced in male-dominated fields, the impact of flawed Bible translations on women, and the crucial need for translating Scripture accurately to empower women.
Video - Phoebe, Deacon of the Church of Cenchreae and Leader of Many
By: Philip B. Payne | November 25, 2024
Phoebe, mentioned in Romans 16:1–2, was not merely a letter carrier, but a woman in leadership in the early church. Paul writes, “Phoebe, who is deacon of the church in Cenchreae …” “Deacon” was a local church leadership title.
Video - Created to Thrive: Cultivating Abuse-Free Faith Communities
By: Barbara Murray | November 23, 2024
Created to Thrive was born out of the desire to equip pastors and Christian leaders with the resources to respond wisely to reports of abuse and to create a space in their church or organization where all members can flourish. The contributors, each highly qualified in their respective fields, tackle topics related to abuse, exposing [...]
Book Review: Blessing the Curse? A Biblical Approach for Restoring Relationships in the Church
By: Alexander Kwasi Oduro | November 21, 2024
Magda does a good job of informing women about the structures of sin in society and inspires them to challenge the hierarchical structures, live in the reality of the liberative work of Christ Jesus, and foster Christian solidarity, equality, and unity. In so doing, as Magda puts it, “There will be no curse.”
Video - The Central Role of Old Testament Prophetesses with Hélène Dallaire
By: Hélène Dallaire | November 20, 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.