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#Metoo and Memorials: Making Sense of the Bible’s Traumatic Narratives
By: Monica Napoli Warren | December 4, 2025
Some people view the Bible as an instrument of oppression, particularly for women. But should we see it as that?
Barak
By: Ronald W. Pierce | November 13, 2025
We are not told exactly what Barak did to demonstrate his extraordinary faith. But, thankfully, the account of his work under Deborah, the respected prophet and judge, in Judges 4–5 provides helpful clues to answer this question from the Scripture.
Priscilla and the Explosion of Women Church Planters Today: The Great Commission Is Not a Competition
By: Terran Williams | October 30, 2025
We should not look at women today through a mistranslation or interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:12 or any verse, but through the Great Commission, in which Jesus was emphatic that the whole church participate. Can a woman teach and preach and plant a church and care for those that she gathers? In sum, yes!
Priscilla and the Explosion of Women Church Planters Today: Priscilla, the Pastor-Teacher
By: Terran Williams | October 16, 2025
There are three places where Paul emphasizes spiritual gifts as the determinant for who does what in a local church: 1 Corinthians, Romans, and Ephesians. Well, it turns out that Priscilla was involved in all three of those churches. The evidence seems to show that she had been freed up to use the gifts that God [...]
Women in Scripture and Mission: Bakhita
By: Kimberly Dickson | October 7, 2025
Bakhita’s faith strengthened her to defy the abuses of human trafficking and racism. Her story reminds us that all people—with their different stories, colors, and backgrounds—reflect the image of God and are, therefore, worthy of dignity and respect.
Book Review: Breaking the Silence on Women Leaders in the Early Church
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | October 3, 2025
A book review of Excavating Women: The Archeology of Leaders in Early Christianity by Carina Oliveira Prestes.
Priscilla and the Explosion of Women Church Planters Today: Women Church Planters Across the Globe
By: Terran Williams | September 11, 2025
Does God regard gender when he chooses people to lead churches? Williams explores Christianity's history of women church planters for an answer.
Abigail, the Prophet and Peacemaker
By: Cory Driver | August 28, 2025
Abigail, who acts as a prophet, interrupted and undermined multiple generations of retributive violence that began in Genesis between Esau and Jacob, and taught David a valuable lesson on godly leadership.
Book Review: Breaking the Silence on Women Leaders in the Early Church A Review of Excavating Women: The Archaeology of Leaders in Early Christianity
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | August 19, 2025
Excavating Women is a pioneering achievement that demonstrates the power of archaeology to accurately recover the history of early Christian women.
An Unlikely Duo: Ruth and Naomi
By: Kimberly Dickson | August 12, 2025
Ruth's unique perspective on God restored family to Naomi and inspired Naomi’s faith to recognize God’s goodness.