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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.
A Reflection on the State of Women’s Equality in the Black Baptist Church Context
By: Deirdre “Jonese” Austin | December 5, 2021
Black women make up most of the church membership in Black churches, yet they have historically been excluded from the decision-making tables. We must consider how these women serve when we evaluate women’s equality.
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.
Holding the Tension: How to Measure Progress in Women's Equality
By: Sarabeth Ng | December 5, 2021
My hope is that as you read the articles in this issue, you will celebrate the recent progress we have all made toward women's equality.
Global Impact: Sitting Down with Seasoned Activists Ron and Arbutus Sider
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International, Kimberly Dickson, Dr. Ron Sider†, Arbutus Sider | December 3, 2021
This week on the Global Impact Thread, hosts Mimi Haddad and Kim Dickson get to sit down with long-time CBE friends and influential world changers Ron and Arbutus Sider in their backyard.
How to Become a Church that Welcomes Women Pastors
By: Jill Richardson | December 1, 2021
Patriarchal beliefs in American evangelicalism regarding women and men’s roles are pervasive—even in egalitarian churches. This helps explain the exodus that begins when a woman enters a church as pastor.
Women and Men Leading Together: Partnering in Ministry as a Single Woman with guest Melodie Marske
By: Layla Van Gerpen, Rob Dixon | November 26, 2021
Melodie Marske serves as a regional ministry director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, and in this episode, she joins Layla and Rob to share her perspective on mixed-gender partnerships as a single woman who has served in ministry for more than 30 years.
"It's a Shame You're a Girl": Becoming the Sort of Woman Who Wants to Preach
By: Julie R. Frady | November 24, 2021
After decades of struggling to accept “her place” followed by learning what the Bible truly says about how women can lead, Julie discovered it wasn’t too late to embrace God’s call for her to preach.
Intersectionality: Theology that Turns the World Right Side Up with guest Dr. Irie Lynne Session
By: Angela Ravin-Anderson, Irie Lynne Session | November 19, 2021
This week on the Intersectionality thread, host Angela Ravin-Anderson speaks with womanist and theologian Dr. Irie Lynne Session.