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In Like Manner ... the Women
Two Afghanistans by Elizabeth D. Rios March--April 2010 (DISCUSSION QUESTIONS available) The Single Pursuit by Elizabeth D. Rios -- November--December 2009 Immigration Has a Name by Elizabeth D. Rios -- July-August 2009 Every immigrant has a story, and it would behoove us to think of them as individuals created by a loving God rather than as problems to be solved, dismissed, or eradicated. Susana Rivera-Leon entered into ministry unexpectedly. But that hasn’t stopped her from giving it her all.
A Ministry of Reconciliation by Elizabeth D. Rios -- November-December 2008
Brenda Salter McNeil talks about the challenges of reconciliation and of being a woman in leadership. A Ministry of Satire by Elizabeth D. Rios -- July-August 2008 When hypocrisy, idol worship, and self-advancement start to rear their unsightly heads, writer Becky Garrison steps in to skewer a few sacred cows and keep the church on track. Walk the Line by Elizabeth D. Rios -- March-April 2008 Just as Aimee Semple McPherson and Kathryn Kuhlman paved the way for women now in church leadership, today’s leaders must keep the road open for those who will travel it tomorrow. On Being a Leading Lady by Elizabeth D. Rios -- November-December 2007 Good leadership means taking stock of God's gifts and expectations, embracing your whole story and using it to step forth with boldness. Called to Be Transformers by Elizabeth D. Rios -- September-October 2007 In the midst of moral relativism, we are called to reach out to those warped by cultural decay and offer them the transforming power of the gospel. The Call to Ache by Elizabeth D. Rios -- July-August 2007 When we see pain and disappointment coming our way, do we realize they're part of the glorious story God has written for us or do we just lower our expectations and play it safe? Committing to Never Quitting by Elizabeth D. Rios -- May-June 2007 In the midst of life’s struggles and adversities, women must trust God, hold onto him for dear life, and keep on doing what he intends them to do. When You Don't Fit In by Elizabeth D. Rios -- March-April 2007 Like Junia, the “lost apostle,” today’s female leaders often find their gifts belittled and suppressed, but – again like Junia – they can still make an impact for today and for centuries to come. The Church's Future Is on the Line by Elizabeth D. Rios -- January-February 2007 When racism still riddles the church and lines exist that must not be crossed, women must come to the forefront to press for racial harmony over racial divide. Conversations in the Living Room by Elizabeth D. Rios -- November-December 2006 When female faith leaders sit down to talk, they discover at least three needs in common: courage for the journey, the space to dream, and each other to lean on. Tips on Church Planting by Elizabeth D. Rios -- September-October 2006 Before embarking on the amazing adventure of starting a church, would-be planters need to be aware of potential missteps and pitfalls. Saving the City by Elizabeth D. Rios -- July-August 2006 A look at a few of the women who were leading community-building ministries long before “faith-based initiatives” became a buzz phrase. The Flavor of My Faith by Elizabeth D. Rios -- May-June 2006 Each of us has a unique flavor-mix that adds spice to God’s kingdom, so why do we try so hard to blend in? Where Are We When We're Everywhere? by Elizabeth D. Rios -- March-April 2006 Women are in a great many places today, but are we there when a sister needs us? Birthing a Church by Elizabeth D. Rios -- January-February 2006 Feeling the call to start new churches, today’s women faith leaders are coming up with their own models and methods rather than trying to fit the male mold. Mi Gente ... Presente? by Elizabeth D. Rios -- November-December 2005 A celebration of the women warriors who have been at the forefront of evangelism and social transformation in the Latino community. In Search of the Blessing by Elizabeth D. Rios -- September-October 2005 The blessing of man is often missing when women seek leadership roles in the church, but this only deepens the need to rely on the blessing of God and to focus on the call. Do You Hear What I Hear? by Elizabeth D. Rios -- July-August 2005 All too often women remain silent because they feel their voices will not be heard, but isn’t the church deeply flawed when we are not all part of God’s chorus? Daughters Shall, Daughters Do by Elizabeth D. Rios -- May-June 2005 Joel 2:28 gives both invitation and authority for women to go out and prophesy; come meet two female pastors who take this verse of Scripture as their mandate. Beyond Labels, Toward Calling by Elizabeth D. Rios -- March-April 2005 Let others spend time on the great theological gender debate; PRISM’s new columnist is focusing her attention on the women who feel the leadership call and “just do it.” |
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