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Biblical Interpretation and Tradition Here are just a few of our favorite articles and blogs. Check out more thorough discussions of the interpretations of various passages in some of our recommended books , videos , and websites . Authority and Submission Submission and the Legal Reality of Peter’s Rome by Jill Richardson Chain of Inference: “Seeing” Male Authority as God’s Design in Genesis by Bob Edwards The Bible Teaches the Equal Standing of Man and Woman by Philip B. Payne See also videos on our video page , such as: Humility: it looks different for women and men Theology of Suffering Headship in Ephesians Women Pastors and 1 Tim 2:12 There are Women Pastors in the New Testament by Marg Mowczko Was Paul For or Against Women in Ministry? by Craig Keener “But What About 1 Timothy 2:12?” Ten Talking Points by Gail Wallace Women in Leadership: The Only Thing That Matters is What the Bible Says by Kelly Ladd Bishop Humor: Ten Reasons Men Should Not Be Ordained as Ministers by David M. Scholer See also videos on our video page , such as: Why do women preach? The pushback Adventures in Sexist Hermeneutics Modesty, 1 Tim 2:9 and I Peter 3:3-4 5 Things the Bible Does (and Doesn’t) Say About Modesty by Jill Richardson Modesty: I Don't Think It Means What You Think It Means by Rachel Held Evans Church Tradition Feminine Language for Paul and Jesus in the 11th Century by St. Anselm Modest, Industrious, and Loyal: Reinterpreting Conflicting Evidence for Women's Roles by Susan E. Hylen. Email AWL for full article . "Women and Authority in the Fourth Century" from Chrispina and Her Sisters by Christine Schenk. Email AWL for full article . See also "Holiness in Black & White" on our podcast and websites page .

Teaching Opportunities for FMCUSA As part of our work, we're providing the Center for Pastoral Formation with names of women who would like to be considered for teaching opportunities for FMCUSA at the national level. If you would be interested in being included in that list, please send your name, contact information, current appointment, educational credentials (minimum of master’s degree required), relevant experience, and topics of interest to advocatesforfmwomen@gmail.com We also need help vetting resources. The following books need review: Keeping the Faith by Marie Fortune Making Christianity Manly Again: Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, and American Evangelicalism by Jennifer McKinney Email Us

Articles Articles on issues related to anti-sexism in the church abound. It order to help you find what you need, we have sorted them into the topics below. Each subsequent link will lead you deeper into the topic... Biblical Interpretation and Tradition Is there a particular passage you want to know more about? Click here to learn more. How To's You're convinced that women should be equal partners in the church, but you want to know more about how to make that happen. Click here to learn more. Marriage and Engagement Resources You need resources for your church that support egalitarianism in marriage. Click here to learn more. Abuse and #MeToo Whether you are interested in reading about spousal abuse or clergy abuse, click here to learn more. What else? Is there a topic you don't see here? Let us know! Email

Male Advocacy Event In the fall of 2023, AWL invited 4 male FMC elders that we had seen practicing advocacy to speak at our event. More than 50 people came, and this is what happened. For FMC women: If you want to add your thoughts to those of the women at the end: · What is one thing you wish male advocates knew? · How have you seen male advocates effectively making space for you and other women? comments debug "I wish.." "I've seen.." If you're a Free Methodist Woman, add your own response If you're a Free Methodist Woman, add your own response Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

Contact Us If you'd like to contact the team of Advocates for FM Women in Leadership, contact us via the form below. This forwards to our gmail account, and an AWL team member will respond to you within one week. AWL is currently looking for liaisons to represent AWL and advocate for women in your conference. If you are interested, look over the task descriptions and contact us below using the option Become an Advocate . First Name Last Name Email Choose an option Reason for Contacting Message Send Thanks for contacting us! One of our team members will get back to you within one week.

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