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Book Review: In the Image of Her: Recovering Motherhood in the Christian Tradition
By: Elizabeth Millar | October 15, 2024
One may innocently (and incorrectly) assume that motherhood has been generally well-regarded in Christian history and that there is not much to learn. However, theologian Amy E. Marga delves deep into this important topic and uncovers the realities of mothering in light of Christian faith throughout history.
Reading Against Abuse: Unhiding Women’s Value in Jesus’s Parables and Our Churches
By: Charel du Toit | October 10, 2024
Jesus’s teachings were all about showing love, compassion, and respect for everyone—including those who were marginalized or whose voices weren’t being heard. By unhiding the women in his parables, we can better understand and appreciate his radical message of equality and justice. This is a vital step towards making the world a [...]
Lucretia Mott: Spiritual Warrior for Human Rights
By: Eliza Hodge Fitzgerald | September 26, 2024
In her day, it was said of Lucretia Mott, “There was...power in her calm, deliberate but pitiless logic that seemed to sway the minds of her hearers even against their will.” In a time when women were often not permitted to speak in public, “she spoke in public because she was conscious of a [...]
Home, Church, and World: Addressing Sexism in the Church with Dr. Heather Matthews
By: Tara Korpi, Todd Korpi, Heather Matthews | September 20, 2024
In this episode, we discuss headship theology––dynamics of power, authority, and gender, and how they function in Christian homes, the local church and society as a whole.
Restoring Biblical Truth: Celebrating Patricia Gundry (1937–2024), an Egalitarian Pioneer
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | August 29, 2024
At a time when egalitarian theology was viewed with suspicion at best or, worse, a distortion of biblical truth, imagine the exhilarating freedom of finding an author who centered biblical and historical facts on women. The author I refer to is none other than the egalitarian pioneer, Patricia “Pat” Smith Gundry.
Arise and Shine!
By: Hannele Ottschofski | August 15, 2024
Not all women are treated as human beings of equal worth. I believe that God wants us to dispel the darkness where women have been kept, unable to shine, and use the gifts God has given them to his glory. I am not afraid to speak up about injustice and to promote gender equality.
The Calling We Missed
By: Aaron K. Husband | August 8, 2024
For the longest time, I assumed Genesis 2:18 meant the husband was the leader of the family and the wife was the subordinate helper. Yet, as a man, I’m also called to be an ezer, a helper—a strengthening companion—to those around me, helping them choose the way of life over death.
The Exclusive Use of Male Language for God: An Invisible Barrier to Women Pursuing Ministry Leadership
By: Dezerai Seitzer | August 1, 2024
Dezerai Seitzer studies gender-exclusive (male) language for God as an obstacle for women to engage in ministerial work.
Book Review: Your Daughters Shall Prophesy: Amplifying the Voice and Place of Christian Women
By: Nicolas Gold | July 23, 2024
Todd Korpi articulates a missional vision for egalitarianism in which individuals and organizations move from being passive supporters of women in ministry to passionate advocates. This book is primarily for those who already agree with the egalitarian position and want to be empowered to advocate for women. Its practicality and numerous recommendations should draw the [...]
Book Review: The Biblical World of Gender: The Daily Lives of Ancient Women and Men
By: Elizabeth Ann R. Willett | July 16, 2024
This volume of essays is a thought-provoking read that would enlighten any student unfamiliar with feminist approaches to the Bible and inform someone interested in issues related to biblical equality. For professors or pastors, the book might challenge perspectives they learned in university and seminary.