Those Who Protect a Woman’s Call
Thank God for those who protect a woman’s call! “I’m not sure I can continue as a leader in this church.” So exhausted…
Seeing Myself in the Texts of Terror
The other day I happened to go through some old writings from college and I stumbled upon something. It was a reflection I…
When Words Aren’t Enough: A Pastor’s Thoughts on Gender Equality
“Girls can’t be drummers.” My 3-year-old daughter. “I had no idea I could be a youth pastor.” A female high school student. These…
The Birth of a Pastor
My call to pastoral ministry began during my first semester of seminary. I was taking 3 required courses – Greek Exegesis, Mentored…
Surviving Domestic Abuse: My Story
I thought my dreams were about to come true when I [finally] got married. I left my family, friends, and my job as…
Moving from Complementarian to Egalitarian
I was 32 years old before I heard the word egalitarian. My universe was very small growing up. I, sort of, realized there…
Finding My Voice as a Woman in the Church
When I was 5 years old, I sang in my first church choir. My dad encouraged me to sing loud so he could…
How to Raise an Egalitarian
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a pastor. Raised as a pastor’s kid, my childhood is filled with…
If They Don’t Affirm You? Preach and Pastor Anyway
–Pastor’s wife problems: Getting slapped on the behind after your husband’s sermon while the congregant calls out, “Good message from Kris today”. Almost…
Giftedness vs. Gender Roles: A Personal Story
My siblings and I were setting the table when we heard an echo from the kitchen. “Honey, please put down that chain saw…
Being Egalitarian in a Complementarian World
As I listened to the pastor of my new church describe the insults and attacks he and the elders had endured after they…
Submitting to Egalitarianism: One Couple’s Journey
I should have realized it long ago; I should have recognized the signs. But I didn’t. I suppose I was so lost in…
Taking the Backseat of Christianity
I was a freshman in college and I believed that I needed to take the backseat of Christianity. I was headed to Columbia,…
Becoming an Advocate for Women: One Man’s Journey
Learning to be an advocate for women is difficult when you have to unlearn years of a complementarian mentality, male privilege and the…
Who Really Cares about Male Headship?
I recently had a conversation with a good friend. As we were talking, I shared some frustrations I had surrounding ways that many…