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Leona Kimes |
Sheryl Kinder-Pyle |
Alveda King |
Kenneth King |
Betty King |
Jacki C King |
Jeff King |
Zach Kingery |
David Kinnaman |
Martin Kiogora |
Jeffrey Kirby |
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==thomas kidd======
Thomas Kidd
The term “evangelical” in English dates back at least to the 1520s, and it shows up in the writings of Sir Thomas More and in translations of Erasmus. A search on the word “evangelical” gets more than 22,000 hits in more than 5,500 sources in Early English Books online, which contains editions of most books published in English from 1473 to 1700.
The word “evangelical” was often a synonym for “gospel,” which made sense because
euangelion in Greek means “good news.” But the term “evangelical” did both pick up in popularity, and in focus of meaning, around the time of the Great Awakening in the 1740s “By 1950, the use of the word had changed dramatically, especially because of the founding of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) in 1942. ‘Evangelical’ was coming to denote conversionist Protestants who were not fundamentalists.”
A major factor in this was that “in 1949, Billy Graham rose to prominence, and by 1950 he had become the undisputed standard-bearer for what people saw as evangelical faith. The other turning point for the word came in 1976. That year, Jimmy Carter, a self-described evangelical, won the presidency, and Newsweek declared 1976 the ‘year of the evangelical.’ Of more enduring importance, Gallup for the first time began asking survey respondents in 1976 if they were ‘evangelical’ or ‘born again’ and pairing that response with political behavior. Of course, the rise of the Moral Majority in 1979 was a decisive moment in the politicization of the word ‘evangelical,’ too, but once ‘evangelical’ became a standard category in polling, the public perception began to shift inexorably toward a political understanding of what it meant to be an evangelical. By the 2010s, most casual American observers had come to assume that evangelical meant ‘white religious Republican.’ --Thomas Kidd; Who Is An Evangelical; 2019
The word “evangelical” was often a synonym for “gospel,” which made sense because
euangelion in Greek means “good news.” But the term “evangelical” did both pick up in popularity, and in focus of meaning, around the time of the Great Awakening in the 1740s “By 1950, the use of the word had changed dramatically, especially because of the founding of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) in 1942. ‘Evangelical’ was coming to denote conversionist Protestants who were not fundamentalists.”
A major factor in this was that “in 1949, Billy Graham rose to prominence, and by 1950 he had become the undisputed standard-bearer for what people saw as evangelical faith. The other turning point for the word came in 1976. That year, Jimmy Carter, a self-described evangelical, won the presidency, and Newsweek declared 1976 the ‘year of the evangelical.’ Of more enduring importance, Gallup for the first time began asking survey respondents in 1976 if they were ‘evangelical’ or ‘born again’ and pairing that response with political behavior. Of course, the rise of the Moral Majority in 1979 was a decisive moment in the politicization of the word ‘evangelical,’ too, but once ‘evangelical’ became a standard category in polling, the public perception began to shift inexorably toward a political understanding of what it meant to be an evangelical. By the 2010s, most casual American observers had come to assume that evangelical meant ‘white religious Republican.’ --Thomas Kidd; Who Is An Evangelical; 2019
==Samantha Beach Kiley======
Samantha Beach Kiley is a writer and performer, and the creative arts pastor at Austin New Church in Austin, Texas. Samantha's creative work has appeared in theatres, churches, and non-profit spaces. She has taught at Northwestern's National High School Institute and Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, where she is the co-education director with her husband, Will.
Samantha Beach Kiley
There is a big difference between diversity and full inclusion. Full inclusion is when you actually start paying attention to the cultural differences between people, and your leadership team leans into the different perspectives from those cultures.
Every church is less than a decade away from becoming a country club. Because churches become insulated. Our financial model and our decision making model is all controlled by insiders. Leaders must bring intentionality and focus toward meeting needs that maybe they don’t have, but others in their community do have. --Samantha Beach Kiley; Austin New Church; Austin Texas
Every church is less than a decade away from becoming a country club. Because churches become insulated. Our financial model and our decision making model is all controlled by insiders. Leaders must bring intentionality and focus toward meeting needs that maybe they don’t have, but others in their community do have. --Samantha Beach Kiley; Austin New Church; Austin Texas
==Walter kim======
NAE president lists challenges to modern Evangelical movement in the US
National Association of Evangelicals President Walter Kim has laid out the major challenges that he believes the modern Evangelical movement is experiencing in the United States. During a recent episode of the Dallas Theological Seminary podcast “The Table,” Kim spoke with author and DTS professor Darrell Bock, senior research professor of New Testament studies, about the topic of modern Evangelicalism. The NAE's definition of Evangelical includes those who “recognize their sinful life, rely upon Jesus Christ for their redemption, and receive practical life guidance and wisdom from the Bible in their quest to live under the lordship of Jesus.”(Christian Post 10/20/25) READMORE>>>>
National Association of Evangelicals President Walter Kim has laid out the major challenges that he believes the modern Evangelical movement is experiencing in the United States. During a recent episode of the Dallas Theological Seminary podcast “The Table,” Kim spoke with author and DTS professor Darrell Bock, senior research professor of New Testament studies, about the topic of modern Evangelicalism. The NAE's definition of Evangelical includes those who “recognize their sinful life, rely upon Jesus Christ for their redemption, and receive practical life guidance and wisdom from the Bible in their quest to live under the lordship of Jesus.”(Christian Post 10/20/25) READMORE>>>>
==ej kimball======
‘Leading voices on American right embracing antisemitism’ as Christian support for Israel erodes
E. J. Kimball, director of Christian engagement at the Combat Antisemitism Movement, told the audience that antisemitism is a societal threat, not only a Jewish problem. “Antisemitism is a social plague that tears society apart from within,” he said. “We see leading voices on the American right openly embracing antisemitism, yet too many people stay silent or dismiss it as fringe. The same thing was said a decade ago about The Squad, which was seen as a marginal left-wing group. Now New York has elected a mayor who supports calls to ‘globalize the intifada.’” (Living a Holy Adventure 11/16/25) READMORE>>>>
E. J. Kimball, director of Christian engagement at the Combat Antisemitism Movement, told the audience that antisemitism is a societal threat, not only a Jewish problem. “Antisemitism is a social plague that tears society apart from within,” he said. “We see leading voices on the American right openly embracing antisemitism, yet too many people stay silent or dismiss it as fringe. The same thing was said a decade ago about The Squad, which was seen as a marginal left-wing group. Now New York has elected a mayor who supports calls to ‘globalize the intifada.’” (Living a Holy Adventure 11/16/25) READMORE>>>>
==brANDON KIMBER======
April 26, 2023: Grand Forks Herald: Kongsvinger Lutheran to host 'American Gospel' presentation at charity event to support campus ministries
Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, in rural Oslo, Minnesota, is hosting a charity event Friday, April 28, featuring a livestream presentation and dialogue with Brandon Kimber, director of the Christian docuseries “American Gospel.”
Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, in rural Oslo, Minnesota, is hosting a charity event Friday, April 28, featuring a livestream presentation and dialogue with Brandon Kimber, director of the Christian docuseries “American Gospel.”
==leona kimes======
Mar 12, 2023: Daily Mail: When good pastors go bad: From disgraced Carl Lentz's multiple affairs in Hillsong scandal to NYC's 'bling bishop', these are the biggest falls from grace
Leona Kimes, co-pastor of Hillsong Boston with her husband Josh, announced in a bombshell Medium post in May 2021 that she had been 'subjected to manipulation, control, bullying, abuse of power, and sexual abuse' by the Lentzes while working at their home as a nanny. The Lentzes strongly denied Kimes's allegations.
Leona Kimes, co-pastor of Hillsong Boston with her husband Josh, announced in a bombshell Medium post in May 2021 that she had been 'subjected to manipulation, control, bullying, abuse of power, and sexual abuse' by the Lentzes while working at their home as a nanny. The Lentzes strongly denied Kimes's allegations.
==sheryl kinder-pyle=====
March 8, 2023: Religion News Service: In North Idaho, religious and secular activists work to fight Christian nationalism
“I stand in opposition to the use of the gospel for political gain,” the Rev. Sheryl Kinder-Pyle, a Presbyterian leader, told the crowd during the event.
“I stand in opposition to the use of the gospel for political gain,” the Rev. Sheryl Kinder-Pyle, a Presbyterian leader, told the crowd during the event.
==alveda king======
Christian leaders react to Trump surviving assassination attempt: 'Thank God the former president is alive'
In a statement shared with The Christian Post on Saturday, Alveda King, the founder of Speak for Life and chair of the Center for the American Dream at America First Policy Institute, said she was grieved by the tragic shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old male gunman attempted to assassinate the former president. King is the niece of the late Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. “I grieve today for the hatred that was displayed tonight as an assassination attempt was made on the life of President Trump. I am forever grateful for the brave men and women of the Secret Service," she wrote. (Christian Post 7/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
In a statement shared with The Christian Post on Saturday, Alveda King, the founder of Speak for Life and chair of the Center for the American Dream at America First Policy Institute, said she was grieved by the tragic shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old male gunman attempted to assassinate the former president. King is the niece of the late Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. “I grieve today for the hatred that was displayed tonight as an assassination attempt was made on the life of President Trump. I am forever grateful for the brave men and women of the Secret Service," she wrote. (Christian Post 7/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==kenneth king======
'Keep off our property' | DC area Christian leaders ask ICE to stop parking in church lots
Here are the 19 clergy that signed onto Saturday's letter:
- Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler; Plymouth United Church of Christ; senior advisor Fellowship of Reconciliation Pastor Christopher Zacharias; John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Rev. Rubin Tendai; United Church of Christ , Rev. Patricia Fears; Fellowship Baptist Church , Rev. Jamall Calloway; Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ , Rev. Lewis T. Tait; The Village, Rev. William H. Lamar IV; Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Marcus Leathers; Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Wanda Thompson; The Ambassador Baptist Church, Rev. Keith W. Byrd Sr.; Zion Baptist Church, Rev. George C. Gilbert Jr.; Baptist Convention of DC and Vicinity, Rev. Daryl Washington; DM Washington Ministries, Rev. Kenneth King; New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ, Rev. Kendrick Curry; Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Cross, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Rev. Howard Finley; at-large, Bill Mefford; The Festival Center, Rev., Abhi Janamanchi; Cedar Lane Unitarian-Universalist Church (Bethesda, Md.), Rev. Darrryl LC Moch; United Church of Christ of Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Va.)
(WUSA9 8/23/25) READMORE>>>>>
Here are the 19 clergy that signed onto Saturday's letter:
- Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler; Plymouth United Church of Christ; senior advisor Fellowship of Reconciliation Pastor Christopher Zacharias; John Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Rev. Rubin Tendai; United Church of Christ , Rev. Patricia Fears; Fellowship Baptist Church , Rev. Jamall Calloway; Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ , Rev. Lewis T. Tait; The Village, Rev. William H. Lamar IV; Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Marcus Leathers; Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rev. Wanda Thompson; The Ambassador Baptist Church, Rev. Keith W. Byrd Sr.; Zion Baptist Church, Rev. George C. Gilbert Jr.; Baptist Convention of DC and Vicinity, Rev. Daryl Washington; DM Washington Ministries, Rev. Kenneth King; New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ, Rev. Kendrick Curry; Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Clarence Cross, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Rev. Howard Finley; at-large, Bill Mefford; The Festival Center, Rev., Abhi Janamanchi; Cedar Lane Unitarian-Universalist Church (Bethesda, Md.), Rev. Darrryl LC Moch; United Church of Christ of Fredericksburg (Fredericksburg, Va.)
(WUSA9 8/23/25) READMORE>>>>>
==betty king======
Rev Dr Betty King is one of the UK’s most revered female ministers. She is pastor of Truthvine Church Wembley, and a leader who is prayerful, prophetic and philanthropic. Rev King hosts The Cry, a programme that is broadcast on GOD TV where she interviews Christians who are making an impact. In January 2023 Rev Betty launched ‘The Cry’ — an event where delegates from across the globe gathered at Wembley Arena. Akosua DF spoke to Rev King about her life, faith, ministry and desire to see revival break out throughout the nations.
Betty King
I believe that the spirit of conviction is falling on Great Britain. He is purging the church. People are talking about revival, but I believe that we are in revival. People are repenting and crying for change. I believe that Europe is poised for a move of God, and we are going to see people leave the streets and go into the church. This is why we need to contend for places of prayer. Sadly, the enemy is also making sure there are no real authentic mangers where the supernatural can be birthed. God is after birthing places — not organisations and structures that He no longer lives in. --Rev Dr Betty King; pastor of Truthvine Church Wembley; Keep The Faith;
==jacki c king======
April 7, 2021: Religion News Service: Beth Moore apologizes for her role in elevating ‘complementarian’ theology that limits women leaders
On Wednesday, Bible teachers in her mold, such as Jacki C. King, congratulated Moore for her words.
“I am so deeply grieved and sorry for the hurt and deep losses you have taken from your own,” tweeted King, who is also a Southern Baptist pastor’s wife. “It is the deepest sting and betrayal. Thank you for paving a way, for being faithful, for your example. I think and pray for you so often. Thank you sister.”
On Wednesday, Bible teachers in her mold, such as Jacki C. King, congratulated Moore for her words.
“I am so deeply grieved and sorry for the hurt and deep losses you have taken from your own,” tweeted King, who is also a Southern Baptist pastor’s wife. “It is the deepest sting and betrayal. Thank you for paving a way, for being faithful, for your example. I think and pray for you so often. Thank you sister.”
==jeff king======
Christians in Syria face ‘uncertain, perilous future’ under HTS, persecution watchdog warns
“The coming days and weeks will be crucial for the fate of [the] Christian community," said Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, in a statement shared with The Christian Post. "Christians, with roots stretching back nearly two millennia, now face an uncertain and perilous future.” Bread shortages have worsened, and drinking water remains unavailable in several areas, Catholic News Agency reports as being among the hardships residents are facing. (Christian Post 12/8/24) READMORE>>>>>
“The coming days and weeks will be crucial for the fate of [the] Christian community," said Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, in a statement shared with The Christian Post. "Christians, with roots stretching back nearly two millennia, now face an uncertain and perilous future.” Bread shortages have worsened, and drinking water remains unavailable in several areas, Catholic News Agency reports as being among the hardships residents are facing. (Christian Post 12/8/24) READMORE>>>>>
--zach kingery======
July 19, 2022: Aberdeen News: Churches in South Dakota, nationwide dealing with lower attendance, affiliation numbers
Zach Kingery, a pastor at two United Methodist Churches in southeastern South Dakota, said it is impossible to overstate the important role churches play in communities and the lives of individuals. “Every week we close the service and I tell people that they are sent out into the world to share the word of God and be the light of Christ, to be more like Christ, to reach out to others and to help people,” he said. “Peace, patience, joy, love, goodness, kindness, all the fruits of the spirit; those are meant to be shared with people.”
Zach Kingery, a pastor at two United Methodist Churches in southeastern South Dakota, said it is impossible to overstate the important role churches play in communities and the lives of individuals. “Every week we close the service and I tell people that they are sent out into the world to share the word of God and be the light of Christ, to be more like Christ, to reach out to others and to help people,” he said. “Peace, patience, joy, love, goodness, kindness, all the fruits of the spirit; those are meant to be shared with people.”
==david kinnaman======
David Kinnaman is the CEO of Barna Group, a leading research and communications company that studies the intersection of faith and culture. Since joining Barna in 1995, he has overseen thousands of studies and directed interviews with millions of individuals. Kinnaman has authored or co-authored several bestselling books, which draw on Barna's research to explore trends among different generations and within Christianity. His works include: Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in a Digital Babylon, unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity... and Why It Matters, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church... and Rethinking Faith, Good Faith: Being a Christian When Society Thinks You're Irrelevant and Extreme Kinnaman's work focuses on topics such as cultural change, young adults, leadership, spiritual and vocational calling, and communication within the church. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and has been quoted by major media outlets such as USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
Feb 10, 2023: Christianity Today: Data Shows that Americans Are Spiritually Open
Lucado joined David Kinnaman, author and CEO of Barna Group, and Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center to talk about the unprecedented possibilities open to Christians today.
“This cultural moment that we’re in is one that is challenging but also has great opportunity,” said Stetzer.
“There’s a lot of real hopeful data here,” said Kinnaman. One area that especially stands out, he noted, is the openness of two generations who are often thought of as resistant to Christianity: Millennials and Gen Z.
Lucado joined David Kinnaman, author and CEO of Barna Group, and Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center to talk about the unprecedented possibilities open to Christians today.
“This cultural moment that we’re in is one that is challenging but also has great opportunity,” said Stetzer.
“There’s a lot of real hopeful data here,” said Kinnaman. One area that especially stands out, he noted, is the openness of two generations who are often thought of as resistant to Christianity: Millennials and Gen Z.
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Feb 6, 2019: Christianity Today: Half of Millennial Christians Say It’s Wrong to Evangelize
Barna president David Kinnaman points to the rising cultural expectation against judging personal choices. Practicing Christian millennials were twice as likely as Gen X and four times as likely as Boomers and Elders to agree with the statement, “If someone disagrees with you, it means they’re judging you.” “Cultivating deep, steady, resilient Christian conviction is difficult in a world of ‘you do you’ and ‘don’t criticize anyone’s life choices’ and emotivism, the feelings-first priority that our culture makes a way of life,” Kinnaman said. “As much as ever, evangelism isn’t just about saving the unsaved, but reminding ourselves that this stuff matters, that the Bible is trustworthy, and that Jesus changes everything.” |
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==martin kiogora======
Martin Kiogora: a pastor, chaplain, professional counselor, content writer, and a budding web developer.
Martin Kiogora
The king replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the LORD my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen and paid fifty shekels of silver for them. (2 Samuel 24:24, NIV)
There is an old adage that says, “The best things in life are free. There is also a modification of the same adage which says,“There is nothing free in life. Someone must have paid for it.” This is very true — free things come at a price. There is a price to pay.
King David insisted on paying for the cost of the sacrificial animal instead of accepting a free offer from one of his subjects — Araunah. David understood that sacrifices must cost you something. To attain something, whether spiritual or material, there is always a price to pay.
Our salvation came at a price. The apostle Paul encouraged the Corinthian Christians, who were struggling with sexual immorality, that they had to lead and live a pure life because they were bought with a price.
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20, NIV).
Our salvation is free because Christ, through his sacrificial death, paid the ultimate price. Christ, our elder brother preceded and prepared the way for us. Our Lord and Saviour smoothened the road for us.
- Martin Kiogora; I Will Not Sacrifice to the Lord Offerings That Cost Me Nothing
There is an old adage that says, “The best things in life are free. There is also a modification of the same adage which says,“There is nothing free in life. Someone must have paid for it.” This is very true — free things come at a price. There is a price to pay.
King David insisted on paying for the cost of the sacrificial animal instead of accepting a free offer from one of his subjects — Araunah. David understood that sacrifices must cost you something. To attain something, whether spiritual or material, there is always a price to pay.
Our salvation came at a price. The apostle Paul encouraged the Corinthian Christians, who were struggling with sexual immorality, that they had to lead and live a pure life because they were bought with a price.
Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20, NIV).
Our salvation is free because Christ, through his sacrificial death, paid the ultimate price. Christ, our elder brother preceded and prepared the way for us. Our Lord and Saviour smoothened the road for us.
- Martin Kiogora; I Will Not Sacrifice to the Lord Offerings That Cost Me Nothing
==jeffrey kirby======
Father Jeffrey Kirby, STD, KHS, is a Catholic priest, moral theologian, writer, and pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Indian Land, South Carolina. He holds a doctorate in moral theology (STD) from the Holy Cross University in Rome. He is an adjunct professor of theology at Belmont Abbey College. Father Kirby is the Host of the daily reflections, Daily Discipleship with Father Kirby. He is a Senior Contributor to the Crux news site, the host of multiple miniseries on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), and a Papal Knight of the Holy Sepulcher (KHS).
Christians need to rely on grace offered by Jesus' resurrection, says South Carolina priest
"I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). This verse comes from the Gospel of John, one of the four gospel narratives in the New Testament. While the exact authorship of this gospel is unknown, it is most commonly attributed to the Apostle John, says the website Catholic Answers. The lesson in this verse, South Carolina-based Fr. Jeffrey Kirby told Fox News Digital, is that Christians need to "cling to the Risen Christ and rely on His grace." (Fox News 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
"I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). This verse comes from the Gospel of John, one of the four gospel narratives in the New Testament. While the exact authorship of this gospel is unknown, it is most commonly attributed to the Apostle John, says the website Catholic Answers. The lesson in this verse, South Carolina-based Fr. Jeffrey Kirby told Fox News Digital, is that Christians need to "cling to the Risen Christ and rely on His grace." (Fox News 4/28/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==ashley morgan kirk======
Ashley Morgan-Kirk serves as the Online Connection and Care Pastor at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.
Ashley Morgan Kirk
Every week, [Resurrection Senior] Pastor Adam [Hamilton] meets somebody who has never walked into our physical doors before but has been worshiping online with us........We hear from people who aren’t ready to come back in person yet, who are faithfully attending online. … I talk with people each week who aren’t geographically close to us but who are identifying as Resurrection people.............online church has been a method” for some who regularly attended before the pandemic to keep up, her congregation has “also seen new people join us. ....For some in Kansas City who are new to us, online worship is their screen door to our physical front doors at our locations." ....She drew a parallel to Methodism founder John Wesley’s practice of itinerant preaching outside of church buildings........."I think this is the moment in history that’s allowing us one of the biggest opportunities to make the Gospel more available to the general public, just like the work that Wesley did.”
-Ashley Morgan Kirk, Online care and connection pastor; Church of the Resurrection; Kansas City, Kansas 2.2.22
-Ashley Morgan Kirk, Online care and connection pastor; Church of the Resurrection; Kansas City, Kansas 2.2.22
==daniel kirk======
July 6, 2023: Presbyterian Outlook: On women pastors and biblical authority: A Presbyterian reflection
But as Daniel Kirk perceptively notes in Jesus Have I Loved, But Paul?: A Narrative Approach to the Problem of Pauline Christianity, viewing the genders through this lens seems to give “the last word to the curse of the fall rather than to the redemption of Christ.” Kirk continues: Does not the subordination of women in the church “as a norm for all times and places undermine the scope and power of God’s redemptive work and of our own calling to make the church the living story of new creation”? These are important questions with which to grapple!
But as Daniel Kirk perceptively notes in Jesus Have I Loved, But Paul?: A Narrative Approach to the Problem of Pauline Christianity, viewing the genders through this lens seems to give “the last word to the curse of the fall rather than to the redemption of Christ.” Kirk continues: Does not the subordination of women in the church “as a norm for all times and places undermine the scope and power of God’s redemptive work and of our own calling to make the church the living story of new creation”? These are important questions with which to grapple!