On 1 Corinthians 14 & Women’s Silence in Church
It is all too easy for the loudest and most prolific voices to dominate what a young Christian hears about gender relationships in…
From a Daddy to His Daughters: Dreaming for Them in the Church
In honor of Father's Day being celebrated this weekend, we are delighted to share this heart-felt post by Brandon Chase. This letter is…
Why We Need More Women in Biblical Studies
Evangelicals need to develop a deeper theology of women; one that accurately reflects the fact that women and men were created in the…
A Woman’s Right to Choose (And It’s Not What You Think…)
“You are a creative, intelligent person with a very bright future ahead of you. Don’t feel bad about your decision. I’m proud of…
The Logic of Galatians 3:28
Both egalitarians and complementarians try to grapple with Paul’s words in Galatians 3:28 in their own ways. However, sometimes we do not look…
Jesus and a Woman’s “Place”
When I read the Gospels I can't help but notice a significant disconnect between the life of Jesus and widespread Church practice. Jesus…
Who “Killed” Junia? Part One
When I first began wondering how to harmonize my church’s restrictions on women with some of the passages I found in scripture, I…
“But What About 1 Timothy 2:12?” Ten Talking Points
1 Timothy 2:12 continues to be an obstacle that prevents churches from moving toward a more robust theology of women. Read…
Really? You Listened to a Woman?
When my friend Melissa asked the discussion question, I wanted to shrink into the floor. “What do you need to confess?” she said.…
The Wise Woman in 2 Samuel 20: Insights from an Archaeologist
When I was asked to write a short piece about my experiences as a dig director my first thought was – would they…
Hope Rekindled: Giving My First Sermon
Last Sunday I preached for the first time in my own church. I had preached before - but never for the church I…
Paul’s Masculine and Feminine Leadership
Some Christians believe that being a leader is a man’s role, and that it is unfeminine for women to be in leadership. These…
Toward a Deeper Theology of Women
Some frame the debate about women sharing authority in the church and in the home as a “secondary issue”. But it’s a mistake…
Confessions of a Closet Egalitarian
I never heard the words egalitarian or complementarian until last summer. At 50 (first of my true confessions) I’m a little late to…
A Complementarian View of Justice?
Last week, I attended The Justice Conference that was held here in Los Angeles. I have to say up front that it was…