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Christians for Biblical Equality, 122 West Franklin Ave, Suite 218, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2451, Phone: (612) 872-6898, Fax: (612) 872-6891
E-mail: cbe@cbeinternational.org
www.cbeinternational.org

One of the best organizations we have found offering books, free articles, educational resources, and many other materials covering the subject of biblical equality between the sexes. Christians for Biblical Equality is a member of the National Association of Evangelicals.

Decisive Issues Facing Christians Today by John Stott. Fleming H. Revell c. 1984.

In the chapter entitled “Women, Men and God,” John identifies the issues within the feminist movement and it’s impact upon the church. He also gives an excellent exegesis of the biblical texts that are troublesome to both sides in the gender wars. It is a good place to start.

Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality by Rebecca Merrill Groothuis. Baker Books c. 1997.

While not an easy reading book, it is rewarding. The author tackles the “hard issues” of submission, women in leadership and more. She makes a strong biblical case for the equality of women in every kind of ministry. She also leaves the reader with a tremendous resource in the list of books for further reading.

Neither Male Nor Female by Q. M. Adams. A Christ For the Nations book, Dallas, TX; Published by Arthur H. Stockwell LTD., Elms Court, Ilfracombe, Devon
Printed in the USA by Christ For the Nations, PO Box 769000, Dallas, TX 75376-9000
1-800-933-2364

Dr. Adams investigates scripture and the original Hebrew and Greek in this comprehensive study of a woman’s place in ministry. This is an excellent study of the scriptures.

Who Said Women Can’t Teach? by Charles Trombley. Bridge Publishing. Inc., South Plainfield, NJ
This book addresses the following questions and many more from a scriptural foundation: Can women teach publicly? What does scripture mean by “headship” and “submission?” What was the attitude of the Church Fathers towards women in ministry? Was Paul’s writing on the roles of women only for the people of his own time and culture? Should women be silent in the church?

Women As Risk-Takers For God: Finding Your Role in the Neighborhood, Church, and World by Lorry Lutz. Baker Books c. 1997.

This book provides biographical sketches of women God is using to build His Kingdom. Lorry tells each of their stories and draws attention to the variety of differing challenges and giftings unique to each woman. Very well written.

“Women In Ordained Leadership Ministry: A Position Statement for the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel”

This brochure may be obtained from The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, P.O. Box 26902, Los Angeles, CA 90026-0176. We keep copies on the information rack at church.

Women of Destiny by Cindy Jacobs. Regal Books, c. 1998.
Written with Cindy’s characteristic passion for serving Christ, this book has an excellent apologetic for allowing women into every kind of ministry. Also excellent is the handling of the “hard passages” of scripture concerning women being silent and exercising authority in ministry.

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