All tagged women
As Christian leaders, we understand the importance of caring for the well-being of all members of our community, particularly those who are vulnerable and in need. The disparities in maternal health outcomes for women of color demand our attention and action.
Imagine that you are happily married at age twenty. What would you do if, by age thirty, you became widowed and penniless, and a parent to a dozen children?
God desires to be found, to be known. Though God is not far from us, God doesn’t make God’s will difficult to discern; we do.
Bridge events provide a comfortable place for people to interact with church members in a relaxed and inviting way, and as we come out of the pandemic, they hold promise in helping our current church community as well.
Considering differences in learning and faith development between genders adds another layer of understanding that will hopefully lead to greater effectiveness in teaching and ministry.
An epistemic advantage is “a critical, perspectival edge created by experiencing oppression personally or empathically.”
When used in a church setting, mentoring can also be transformational and is a valuable addition to a church program.
For the church to be effective in countering any kind of abuse, we must recognize commonalities and risk factors, and act swiftly and with purpose.
Even if we start teaching from the pulpit that women have value, it’s in the pews that a toxic view of women often resides.
We tend to shy away from the word feminism because there’s a fear of bringing cultural issues into our churches.
Jesus calls us into the uncomfortable to lift the voices of those previously unheard—so that when we hear #metoo, we can boldly respond with #nomore.
