I Didn’t Go to Church Today…
I didn’t go to church today. I didn't go to church because...my church is still asking “what should women be allowed to do?”…
When God Calls a Complementarian Woman into Ministry
The word “Complementarian” is a loaded word that immediately raises defenses. By way of explanation for those who are unfamiliar with the term,…
What Does the Gospel Make Possible for Women Today?
100 years ago I could not have voted in the United States,” I told the pastor sitting across from me. “But I believe…
Defusing the 1 Timothy 2:12 Bomb: What Does Paul Mean by Authority (Authentein)
In my recent post on 1 Timothy 2:12, discussion about the word “authentein” (often translated as authority) was especially rich. Here are some…
5 Black Women in History Every Egalitarian Should Know
I recently came across information about the contributions of black women preachers in the 19th century to the quest for gender equality in…
The Power of Your Story
A culture is built around the stories it tells. After telling my story of spiritual abuse and marginalization as a woman leader in…
Becoming a Pastor Made a Woman Out of Me
The more I embrace being a pastor, the more I give the church the opportunity to experience both the masculine and feminine heart…
The Origins of Sexism in the Church
Is the doctrine of male authority in the church “God-ordained,” or does it have a more human origin? To answer this question, I’d…
Fierce and Feminine
Fierce and feminine. Despite widespread perception, deeply embedded associations and centuries of conditioning, these two words are not mutually exclusive. Rather, they are…
How to Preach to Women
Here are some things to take into account as we think about the question “What are some things to keep in mind when…
Gender Roles vs. Spiritual Roles in the Body of Christ
God points to our role and relationship in the Church being defined through a spiritual identity, not a biological one. Read…
Footnoted: Was the Bible Written Only for Men? Part 2
In Part One Rebecca wrote about how the Greek word “adelphoi” has been intentionally translated as “brothers” rather than as “brothers and sisters”…
Footnoted: Was the Bible Written Only for Men? Part 1
After reading the ESV New Testament, I couldn’t ignore the word adelphoi. The accompanying footnote that appeared 135 times is forever imprinted on…
The Incomplete Gospel of Biblical Womanhood
I am a single Christian woman who is working to support myself. What does the complementarian message say to someone like me?”