In two recent articles I’ve tried to map out the different types of egalitarian and the different types of complementarian. My aim in those articles has not been to argue for a specific position, not that I don’t have strong views or won’t argue for them but rather that I think it would be helpful… Continue reading A third perspective on complementarian and egalitarian conversations
Tag: Egalitarianism
Who is in charge?
In response to my recent article on the different types of complementarianism, one stand out comment came back. A reader suggested that both complementarians and egalitarians alike have the same problem, they are essentially arguing about “who is in charge?” The result is that essentially the debate is about status, hierarchy and power. This goes… Continue reading Who is in charge?
Pastoral and unpastoral pastors?
The Southern Baptist Convention has recently made waves by deciding to add to its rules that associating churches must not include women pastors on their staff. This links in part to the decision by Saddleback Church to appoint female pastors and Rick Warren’s change of mind on complementarianism. However, the decision has caused consternation not… Continue reading Pastoral and unpastoral pastors?
First and second things
At the weekend, the Keswick Convention put out a statement on social media as follows. It seems that the convention has been subject to a bit of a protest about their stance on women speakers. It’s not the first time that Christians have decided to protest Christian events. In fact, back when we attended Keswick,… Continue reading First and second things
The ideal wife?
Sometimes in discussions about the roles of men and women, especially with regards to the debate about complementarianism and egalitarianism, Proverbs 31 is cited as significant. How relevant exactly is this passage to the debate? That will depend on the purpose of the passage. There are three options. Different commentators have made their case in… Continue reading The ideal wife?
Complementarianism, Egalitarianism and the messiness of arguing from history/tradition
This is kind of a long footnote to what I wrote the other day about the supposed novelty of complementarianism. In some respects, you could sum up my response as “it’s more complicated than that.” More complicated than the claim by some (not all) egalitarians that complementarianism is the novel usurper. It isn’t for the… Continue reading Complementarianism, Egalitarianism and the messiness of arguing from history/tradition
Is Complementarianism novel?
This question crops up from time to time on my social media feed. It’s there at the moment I presume because the Southern Baptist Convention is meeting and in the light of developments at Saddleback Church where it’s former pastor, Rick Warren has now reversed his position and apologised to women, the topic is a… Continue reading Is Complementarianism novel?
Women and church leadership
I wanted to say a little bit more here about church leadership and my previous comments about churches needing both mums and dads. I’m a complementarian which means that I believe men and women are created equally in God’s image and are co-heirs in Christ. It also means that they bring different perspectives, gifts, roles… Continue reading Women and church leadership
Perhaps we all could listen a little better – a response to Aimee Byrd
Aimee Byrd has written this article, essentially arguing that Complementarians need to listen to people including herself who have been challenging their theology and culture but essentially giving up on us (I identify as a Complementarian) arguing that we are beyond hope. We are simply unable to listen. When Aimee’s book first came out, I… Continue reading Perhaps we all could listen a little better – a response to Aimee Byrd
How did complementarianism end up becoming a boundary marker?
This was a question asked the other day on twitter. It was expressed I believe as a lament as much as a question. There are Christians who stand foursquare with other evangelicals. They believe the Bible to be God’s inspired word, without error. They confess that Jesus died on the cross to bear the penalty… Continue reading How did complementarianism end up becoming a boundary marker?
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