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6 Myths About Advocating for Women in Ministry
By: Debbie Fulthorp | October 18, 2016
Recently, I received a couple of e-mails from a few well-meaning friends suggesting that I tone it down with social media posts advocating for women in ministry. These friends suggested that my posts caused tension, made the church look bad, and would turn people away from attending church.
The African Way to Healing the Gender Divide
By: Esmé Bowers | October 10, 2016
A workshop from the 2016 international conference "Truth Be Told" in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Brave New World
By: Xana McCauley | October 10, 2016
Main session from the 2016 international conference "Truth Be Told" in Johannesburg, South Africa.
It's Time To Start Recognizing Sexism In the Church
By: Janel Apps Ramsey | September 27, 2016
Sometimes sexism is harsh, blatant, and outrageous. And sometimes it’s none of those things. There are blatant forms of sexism as well as more subtle forms of sexism. The latter can make women feel a little crazy when they attempt to point it out, because people tend to minimize experiences with subtle sexism as [...]
Hallowed Be Thy Name: A Heart Position for Gender Equality
By: Alexandra Syrah | September 12, 2016
The temptation is always there. When discussing gender equality, it’s easy to let righteous anger in the face of injustice eclipse the call to represent Christ well, even in painful disagreement. On the other hand, we can become so concerned with unity in the body of Christ that we are silent in the face [...]
The Release of Brock Turner and "Boys Will Be Boys"
By: Rachel Asproth | September 8, 2016
Before I could name the system that made negative, hurtful behavior a positive expression of masculinity, I wondered why grownups (mostly Christians) didn’t seem overly concerned when a boy shoved his crush on the playground or tugged her ponytail in line. I knew I couldn’t push my friends or pull classmates’ [...]
President's Message: Remembering Alvera Mickelsen, the People’s Theologian
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 5, 2016
On July 12, Alvera Mickelsen died peacefully in Saint Paul, MN at the age of ninety-seven. A founder of CBE and its first board chair, Alvera was a prophetic theologian and gracious ambassador of biblical gender equality.
7 Steps to Change Minds About Women in Ministry
By: Debbie Fulthorp | July 26, 2016
Here is a list of simple steps egalitarian leaders can take to guide people toward a better theology on women in ministry.
Silent No More: Exposing Abuse Among Evangelicals
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | July 21, 2016
Since my first week at Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE), I’ve heard stories from women who have struggled with their faith in God because they were abused by men. These women were emotionally, physically, sexually, and spiritually abused by husbands, fathers, uncles, brothers, pastors, or other men close to them. Their abusers believed that [...]
Tribute to Alvera Mickelsen
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | July 19, 2016
On Tuesday, July 12, Alvera Mickelsen was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus. Our beloved leader, mentor, mother, and friend died at the age of ninety-seven. A founder of CBE, she was CBE’s first board chair in 1997, worked with grassroots CBE chapters, and served for years as a CBE board member. She authored accessible& [...]