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Water To Wine: The Affirming Words Christian Women Should Hear
By: Sarah Lindsay | May 1, 2017
We all know the schoolyard chant: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me!” In growing up, we learn that however empowering this phrase may seem, it is far from true.
Everbloom: Stories of Deeply Rooted and Transformed Lives
By: Shayne Moore | April 25, 2017
Be inspired by the transforming power of story. Through the pain, loss, beauty, and redemption in these pages, you’ll find freedom in Christ and the courage to embrace your own story. The women of Redbud know the importance of spiritual shelter, and how easy it becomes to feel alone and misunderstood. In the Everbloom [...]
3 Ways The Church Can Love Sexual Assault Survivors
By: Rachel Asproth | April 24, 2017
In stumbling after Jesus, the church has sometimes faltered. Sometimes, we’ve been the ones holding women’s bruised and bleeding hearts in our fists. And sometimes, for all our good gospel intentions, we’ve done the wounding.
Mimi Haddad on Gender Equality | Conversing with Mark Labberton
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | April 5, 2017
In this episode of “Conversing,” Mimi Haddad, president of CBE, discusses gender equality and women in leadership. She reflects with Dr. Labberton, president of Fuller Seminary, on the complex relationship between theology and real-life injustice, the social and economic benefits of women in leadership, and the pressing task of “dismantling theological patriarchy” in the church.
Calling All Egalitarians To Courageous Advocacy
By: Tina Osterhouse | March 28, 2017
The issue of inequality in the church has been a burr under my saddle since I was eight years-old. God gives gifts without discrimination and partiality. Male and female, together, make the church.
Is The Church Too Feminine?
By: Sarah Lindsay | February 20, 2017
I want to tackle the question of what it means to suggest that the church is “too feminine”: what does this claim mean, and does it have any merit? What does this idea of excess femininity suggest about how the church interacts with cultural ideas about masculinity and femininity?.
February Isn't Enough: The Historical Erasure of Black Women
By: Rachel Asproth | February 13, 2017
Years of conversations with women of color and some harsh lessons on intersectional feminism (as well as womanism, mujerista theology, native feminism, etc.) revealed that my feminist history was narrow and exclusive and likewise, so was my feminism.
How Women Can Avoid Teaching Men: A Satire
By: Amy R. Buckley | February 7, 2017
In a profound about face, large numbers of evangelical women are turning their backs on male-centered laws and leadership hierarchy. Evidently, they are confused because gender-based roles aren’t as clear as some proclaim.
3 Challenges To Men Who Believe In Gender Equality
By: Rachel Asproth | January 31, 2017
“Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.” –JK Rowling I can think of few quotes more relevant to men who believe in gender equality.
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.