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I Was Sexually Abused in the Church and I Thought I Was the Problem
By: Marjo Mitsutomi | January 16, 2019
“What’s wrong with me?” I’ve asked myself this question each time I’ve been assaulted by a Christian man I trusted. Each time it happened, I felt guilty, alone, and sure it was my fault.
Girls Should Not Have to Ask If God Likes Boys Better
By: Julie Meyer Taylor | January 9, 2019
I was seven years old—sitting in a hard, metal desk, staring at the hole-y paddle hanging ominously on the wall, and wearing a skirt that reached three inches from my knee—when my teacher told us God didn’t want women to be pastors.
How A Pastor and A Church Changed Their Stance on Women in Ministry
By: Sarah Lindsay | January 2, 2019
In 2016, pastor Ray Kollbocker felt convicted to examine the issue of women’s leadership in the church. Two years later, in early 2018, his church opened all of its leadership positions to women.
Why Are We Teaching Girls to Hate Their Bodies?
By: Kate Dewhurst | December 27, 2018
Our bodies weren’t designed to be hated but to be respected—to be regarded as sacred, to be loved beyond measure, to be holy reflections of the beauty and wisdom of God.
Hey Church, We Need to Talk About Consent
By: Melissa Spolar | December 19, 2018
The few men who have kissed me did not ask my permission first. They didn’t ask if I wanted their tongues in my mouth, or about any of the other things they’ve tried either. It seems this is the standard today—even among Christians.
A Christmas Reflection
By: H. Edgar Hix | December 14, 2018
My mama allows it could’ve been rape and it might’ve, you know, unsettled her mind. Grandma, who’s lived with us since grandpa died, declares she’s just a little whore, probably with some low-ranking Roman, who’s trying to hide her dirty skirts behind blasphemy. Either way, my mama says, I should watch and remember how easy [...]
A Feminized Church, or Just a Faithful One?
By: Tim Krueger | December 14, 2018
Jesus attracted the marginalized—women, slaves, the poor—and challenged privileged and powerful men to change. When the church does the same, it is faithful, not "feminized."
Women Church Planters: A Proud Tradition
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 14, 2018
Women were planting and leading churches right alongside Paul and Timothy. No matter the obstacles, they haven’t stopped.
Obstacles and Opportunities for Women Planting Churches
By: Taeler Morgan | December 14, 2018
In July of 2015, someone asked if I’d ever thought about planting a church. That question changed my life.
7 Words of Wisdom for Women Church Planters
By: Sarah Swartzendruber | December 14, 2018
When I was a little girl I dreamed of being many things. Never did I ever consider being a pastor or, even worse, a church planter.