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Workshop Highlight: "Male, Female, Slave, and Free in the Context of a Pandemic: In the Thought of Katharine Bushnell"
By: Boaz Johnson | June 5, 2022
Katharine Bushnell’s ministry among women trapped in sexual slavery has much to teach us. Boaz will share more in his workshop at CBE's 2022 International Conference.
Seven Egalitarian Leaders Reflect on the Movement’s Past, Present, and Future
By: Jonathan Tysick | December 5, 2021
Framers and signatories of CBE’s flagship document, “Men, Women, and Biblical Equality,” describe the progress they’ve observed and their hopes for the future of the biblical egalitarian movement.
Women Are Gifted: Seven Recent Egalitarian Books for Everyday Readers
By: J.W. Wartick | December 5, 2021
Check out these recently published books that extend the biblical vision of equality throughout the church. From reflections on Exodus to American Christianity, there’s something for everyone!
An Egalitarian Legacy: Good Activism Remembers History to Promote Progress
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 5, 2021
We celebrate recent progress toward gender equality while keeping in mind the work yet to be done. The barriers to gender equality morph and evolve and require us to remain just as engaged as ever.
Phoebe Palmer: Fountainhead of Evangelical Egalitarianism in Canada
By: Shelley Siemens Janzen | July 31, 2021
Although evangelical and Canadian histories have tended to under-examine the contributions of women, an emphasis on the example of Phoebe Palmer readily offers a visible standard of Canadian evangelical emancipation.
The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth
By: Beth Allison Barr | April 10, 2021
Barr's historical insights provide context for contemporary teachings about women's roles in the church and help move the conversation forward.
Book Review: Women in a Patriarchal World: Twenty-Five Empowering Stories from the Bible
By: Danielle Battaglia | March 23, 2021
In her introduction to Women in a Patriarchal World, Elaine Storkey reminds the reader of the important role that narrative theology has played in “both framing our doctrine and shaping our understanding of faith.”
Is Women's Equality a Biblical Ideal?
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Sean Callaghan | March 10, 2021
This five-part lecture series explores the biblical, historical, and social precedent for women's shared leadership in the church, the home, and the world. Topics include Old and New Testament evidence of women's leadership, women's leadership in church history, understanding power dynamics, and working cross-culturally.
Celebrating Sojourner Truth as Extraordinary Also Means Lamenting Why She Had to Be
By: Sarah Lindsay | February 17, 2021
Sojourner Truth was a remarkable woman. This article invites us to learn about and celebrate her life, while also lamenting the oppression she experienced that meant she had to be remarkable to be remembered.
The Ministry of Women in the New Testament: Reclaiming the Biblical Vision for Church Leadership
By: Dorothy Ann Lee | February 16, 2021
A respected New Testament scholar examines the entire New Testament, arguing that women were not only valued as disciples but also given leadership roles, which has implications for the contemporary church.