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…
12 Ways to Advocate for Women in Ministry
I am a part of a Christian tradition that has ordained women as elders since its inception during the American Holiness movement in…
Can Men Be Pastors?
Can men be pastors? Can Christian men be teachers, preachers, elders, seminary professors, Sunday school teachers, worship leaders, small group leaders, police officers,…
The New Testament Case for Women Pastors
"There were zero women pastors in the Bible and no women apostles. There were no women pastors in nearly 2000 years of church…
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…
A Church You Would Want to Avoid
Reflecting on his contemporary Paul’s theological writings, the apostle Peter writes in 1 Peter 3:15-16: Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just…
A Love Letter for Pastor-Moms
As both a woman in ministry, and a mom, I often feel like I live in tension. I’m sure all working moms feel…
To My Friend Who Believes in “Biblical Gender Roles”
I wrote this note to a friend who continues to believe in "Biblical gender roles" and thought it might be encouraging and helpful…
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…
10 Ways Men Can Open Doors for Women in the Church
No matter your church context – whether your church ordains women as ministers of the gospel, whether they involve women as preachers or…
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…