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Imago Dei and Justice
By: Abraham George | July 22, 2012
As a change agent in the community, the body of Christ must come to an understanding of the biblical concept of the image of God. An understanding of humanity as the bearer of that image—regardless of any classification society or culture might impose—is intrinsic to the church’s engagement in seeking justice.
Why Gender Hierarchy is at Odds with Christian Faith and How it Leads to Abuse
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | July 22, 2012
Too often the patriarchy of Bible culture has been confused with the moral teachings of Scripture. This workshop will explore how Christians working to end slavery challenged power, dominance, and self-interest in interpreting Scripture so that the church might become more effective agents of reconciliation in the world. What might egalitarians today learn from the [...]
Invest and Cultivate: Tools for Empowering Women Leaders
By: Jo Saxton | June 5, 2012
There is no doubt in my mind that God has called women to know him and represent him in today’s world, whether that is in church, in the workplace, in our communities, or at home. But we need to be ready. It’s time to pick up our tools. Take a deep breath and [...]
The Next Step: Practical Ideas for Egalitarian Churches
By: Megan Greulich | June 5, 2012
Is your church firmly committed to biblical equality? Hurray! If your congregation is looking to take the next step in affirming and valuing the gifts of both women and men, consider these tips:
Glimpsing Eve
By: Emily Nielsen Jones | October 19, 2011
This year, as I have traveled around the globe, I have also traveled within the female psyche—my own and that of others who have let me in. What is most on my mind, as I reflect on these travels, is the wounded but beautiful face of Eve.
A Matter of Justice: My Journey Toward Gender Equality
By: Lance Robinson | October 5, 2011
I began to struggle with my "soft" complementarianism. It seemed that no matter how I tried to slice it, spin it, or soften it; at the end of the day, however much the gap was minimized, women remained inferior to men.
Remembering Dr. Catherine Clark Kroeger
By: CBE International | March 5, 2011
To our great surprise and sorrow, our first president, beloved leader, and founder of CBE, Dr. Catherine Clark Kroeger, contracted pneumonia and died suddenly on Monday, February 14, 2011. Please join us as we celebrate this great woman of faith.
Promoting the Partnership of Women in Your Church
By: Joan Flikkema | September 5, 2009
Understanding your vision and developing strategies for change.
Breaking Up the Good Old Boys' Club
By: J. Lee Grady | June 5, 2009
I never heard a woman preacher until I joined the charismatic movement in the 1970s. It took a while for me to get used to the idea, since the church I grew up in taught that women were most spiritual when they were silent.
Different but Equal? Giving Words Their Real Meaning
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 5, 2008
Let’s give words back their true meaning. Being equal must always and everywhere include shared authority. If that is not what is intended, then a word other than “equal” will have to be found.