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Girls, Guys, and God
By: Megan Greulich, Elizabeth Beyer | September 5, 2008
We all know that teenagers (and most people of other ages) love to talk about dating and romance. It is a normal aspect of life, particularly in teens’ stage of development.
The Third (and Best) Option
By: Liz Sykes | September 5, 2008
Not long ago we were alerted to an article written by the Rev. Dr Marie Fortune on her blog (see FaithTrust Institute) in which it was reported that a key spokesperson for complementarians stated that there were just two options for husbands whose authority was threatened.
Book Review: Liberating Tradition: Women's Identity and Vocation in Christian Perspective
By: Melanie Springer Mock | September 5, 2008
Kristina LaCelle-Peterson writes a compelling outline of Christian feminism that serves as a valuable tool for the average evangelical seeking more refined and informed thinking about gender from a biblical perspective.
Clarifying Egalitarianism
By: Megan Greulich | September 3, 2008
A prominent sociologist on evangelicals, Sally Gallagher, published a fascinating study on evangelicals, “The Marginalization of Evangelical Feminism,” in which she considers the reason why evangelicals as a whole continue to deny mutual submission and shared authority between men and women. In her research, Gallagher suggests that well-known evangelical leaders have effectively linked evangelical feminism [...]
The Priesthood of ALL Believers
By: H. Edgar Hix | August 27, 2008
The 'priesthood of all believers doctrine' is well stated on the Southern Baptist Convention’s website: “We affirm the priesthood of all believers. Laypersons have the same right as ordained ministers to communicate with God, interpret Scripture, and minister in Christ's name. That is why the Convention requires strong lay involvement on its boards. This [...]
Why Become Egalitarian?
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | August 27, 2008
If someone asked you to highlight the most obvious biblical fact supporting your position as an egalitarian, what might you say? If you were pressed to give ONE reason for believing that Scripture advances gift-based, rather than gender-based ministry, what would that be? Perhaps CBE should hold a contest and give awards for those who [...]
Accepted in the Beloved [House of Prisca & Aquila]
By: Leslie Ann McKinney | August 25, 2008
Accepted in the Beloved is a Bible study that will help and encourage women who desire to know and experience God's love and acceptance, and will help equip pastors or pastoral caregivers to support and assist survivors of abuse. The six-lesson journey through Accepted in the Beloved will encourage healing, growth, and transformation.
Household of Ministry
By: Martine Extermann | August 20, 2008
Here is a pearl lost in a list of greetings. Why a pearl? Because in the Greek text, we observe Paul’s opinion of his coworkers and his desired response from the church they serve. He commends a whole household that has a diakonia or ministry. This same word is used abundantly in Acts and [...]
Global Voices on Biblical Equality: Women and Men Ministering Together in the Church
By: Aída Besançon Spencer, William David Spencer, Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | August 18, 2008
In this book, female and male writers who are ethnically part of every continent explore the contextual challenges, successes, and adaptations of engaging the biblical text on gender and ministry.
New Film Portrays Jesus Through the Eyes of a Woman Disciple
By: Mindy Withrow | August 15, 2008
Kudos to the people at The Jesus Film Project for their latest release, Magdalena: Released from Shame. I have not yet seen the film, but according to a Christianity Today reviewer, Magdalena “combines footage from the original Jesus film with new material emphasizing Christ’s compassion [...]