Editor’s note: On Jan. 21, U.S. Representative Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) introduced a resolution in Congress to certify the Equal Rights Amendment. As of last January, the required 38 states have ratified the ERA, but the Trump administration blocked certification of…
Religious discrimination against women for what they wear (or don’t) is on the rise
Marking women as targets of religious discrimination based on clothing is nothing new, but it is on the rise around the world, new research shows. “Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities — that is, harassment from individuals or groups…
Women and the call to lead
For the first time, a woman has been elected vice president of the United States. It only took 231 years. Kamala Harris carries the hopes and ambitions of many generations of women of all colors who aspire to lead in…
We’re all waiting, but waiting is nothing new for women
It is the day after the election, and we’re waiting. Once again, we’re waiting. But waiting is not new to women. I imagine what it would have been like for Mary Magdalene and the other women who waited a day…
Clergy bless clinic reopened after Supreme Court overturns abortion regulations
A dozen interfaith clergy held a July 9 blessing ceremony at a women’s reproductive-health clinic in Texas to demonstrate there is more than one way for Christians to view the abortion debate.
In the wake of Trump’s election, a meeting in the Ladies’ Room
Okay, ladies. Huddle up. We’re having this meeting in the Ladies’ Room because we have a serious problem that can no longer be ignored. You don’t have to be even all that in touch with world events to know that…
Pastor cites ‘feminist rebellion’ in moral decline
By Bob Allen A Southern Baptist pastor said in a televised sermon Dec. 6 that today’s controversy over transgender rights has its roots in “feminist rebellion” against the Bible’s teaching on hierarchy within marriage. “The mayor of Houston says that…
Baptist woman breaks ground — into coaching football
By Jeff Brumley Some women are called to break barriers by becoming deacons, senior pastors and denominational leaders. For Aleena Garcia, 20, it’s coaching football. And while it’s not a church ministry, Aleena said her Baptist faith, plus an early…
Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer: Reflections, memories and prayers
By Nora O. Lozano La versión en español está disponible aquí. This coming Monday, Nov. 2, Baptist sisters worldwide will be observing the Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. This year marks the 65th anniversary of this observance, and women…
Día Mundial de Oración de las Mujeres Bautistas: Reflexiones, recuerdos y oraciones
Nora O. LozanoTraducido por Cristina Rodríguez Alejandro An English version is available here. Este próximo lunes 2 de noviembre, las hermanas bautistas de todo el mundo conmemorarán el Día Mundial de Oración de las Mujeres Bautistas. Este año se cumple…
When she preaches
Growing up, I sat at the feet of countless remarkable male preachers. Besides Beth Moore, I don’t recall ever hearing a woman preach until my sophomore or junior year of college. I witnessed countless men stand behind pulpits, open their…
Egalitarian advocate preaches at Campbellsville
By Bob Allen A leading advocate of the view that the Bible calls women and men to share authority equally in service and leadership in the home and church recently urged students at Campbellsville University to push past assumptions about…