What I Learned about Being an Advocate for Women in Seminary
“The devil is among us here at our seminary: women are being told they can preach.” Those were the first words of a…
A God With Two Hands: Reflecting on Gender Equality
In a recent Christians for Biblical Equality blog post, Kevin Giles showed how people used the Bible to justify slavery in a way that…
My Journey as a Female Preacher
A few weeks ago, the pastoral leadership team of my church (which I am a part) was planning the upcoming sermon series. When…
The Burden of the Exceptional Female Pastor
There is a phrase that continues to be repeated by those in leadership when asked how local churches might be encouraged to be…
No Words: A Lament for Women
When I was looking at the worship life of the American church, I noticed that lament, and something like the book of Lamentations,…
The New Shame: Why Gender Equality Is Still Worth Fighting For
“Are there really that many hurting women in the Church?” I was a freshman at a Christian college when one of my professors…
Why I Support Women in Church Leadership – in 30 Seconds
I was recently asked to summarize why I support women in church leadership in thirty seconds or less. This was my response… Deborah…
Free A/V Resources on Biblical Gender Equality
Here are some free audio (A) and video (V) resources that present biblical gender equality (egalitarianism) in a clear, compelling way, have high…
Hearing Myself Preach
I was the first woman I ever heard preach. I was 16 years old, and I called it “sharing”. The urge to…
7 Ways to Practice Gender Equality in Your Church
At times I have been frustrated by the number of churches that claim egalitarian theology, but are not actually practicing it. I’ve been…
In Support of the Female Pastor: Practicing Our Theology
I am thankful to have a church heritage that affirms and values women in ministry, women in leadership, and female pastors. Yet, I…
Women Enter Boldly: The Torn Veil & Direct Access to God
Do Not Enter, Employees Only, Faculty Only, Keep Out, Staff Only Beyond This Point, No Entry: Ticket Holders Only, No Trespassing, Members…
Mail and Female: A Story About Women, the Post Office, and Church
In today's post, Tim Fall shares some fascinating history about women's equal access to the post office and draws some interesting parallels to…
On Being a Female Chaplain in the Military
I just spent six weeks with a group of 21 other Air Force chaplains. All 21 were male. I’m a female chaplain in…
Women in Church History: Footnoted and Forgotten?
Women have always played a crucial role in the establishment of the Christian church, but their contributions are often footnoted and forgotten. In…