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Sacred Siblingship: Moving from Rivalry to Solidarity
By: JoAnn Hummel, Rob Dixon | April 15, 2026
What if the church truly lived as siblings? This article invites us to move from rivalry to trust by embracing one another as sisters and brothers in Christ—building relationships marked by love, dignity, and shared ministry.
Two by Two: The Animals and the Twelve
By: Monica Napoli Warren | April 1, 2026
A fresh look at Mark 6:7 and the phrase “two by two” reveals a connection to Genesis and its pattern of men and women working together. Seen in this light, Jesus’s sending of the disciples reflects the restoration of partnership as part of God’s plan. Rather than limiting women, the Gospels point to a [...]
Women and Words: From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Conversation About Women in Church Leadership with Dr. Preston Sprinkle
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Preston Sprinkle | March 19, 2026
On this episode of Mutuality Matters, Dr. Mimi Haddad meets with Dr. Preston Sprinkle to discuss his new book, "From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership."
What to Say When Someone Says Women Are Not Permitted to Teach
By: Chesna Hinkley | February 26, 2026
It would appear those opposed to women’s equality in the church have the upper hand in interpreting “problem passages” like 1 Timothy, but egalitarians are actually better equipped to explain them.
Mutuality as Shared Feelings: A Devotional on 1 Corinthians 13:1–7
By: Paul Abdul | February 11, 2026
This devotional reflects on 1 Corinthians 13 to explore how Christlike love forms the foundation of true mutuality. Through Paul’s description of love as patient, kind, humble, and self-sacrificial, readers are invited to examine their attitudes and practices in relationships and to take concrete steps toward shared life, trust, and faithful partnership in community.
Women and Words: Does Paul Contradict Himself? A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Michael F. Bird
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Michael Bird | January 16, 2026
Rev. Dr. Michael F. Bird explores the crucial sociological context that often influences human interpretation of Scripture along with the complexities involved in reading passages from Paul who is considered both the ally of both egalitarians and complementarians.
Let Them Learn: Why Theological Formation Still Matters, Especially for Women
By: Cynthia Degrie | January 14, 2026
As churches increasingly downplay theological education, believers are left spiritually undernourished—and women bear the greatest cost. This article explores how denying women access to deep theological formation weakens their spiritual agency, leaves them vulnerable to misuse of Scripture, and distorts discipleship. By recovering Jesus’s model of training and commissioning both women and men, [...]
Deep Roots, Fierce Resolve: The Sacred Strength of Women
By: Stacie Forest | December 11, 2025
Just like mangrove trees, women hold a sacred strength that is seen throughout history and Scripture.
Women and Words: Inside the Bible Translation Room with Dr. Joel B. Green: Part 2
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Joel B. Green | November 20, 2025
Dr. Mimi Haddad continues her interview with guest Dr. Joel B. Green, an expert on the Gospel of Luke, about the portrayal of women in Luke's writings.
A Millennial's Commitment to the Body of Christ
By: Rachel Asproth | November 20, 2025
The church is an imperfect institution—filled with imperfect people, imperfect traditions, and imperfect theology. We live in the kingdom of earth, and not the kingdom of heaven. So, we have to deal with all the messy, torn, smudged realities of a body of Christ that will always fall short. The church may not answer [...]