Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality

05/21/2026

'Southern Baptists already forbid the pastoral ordination of females, including that doctrine in their confession of faith in 2000. Now they want it added to their bylaws and are certainly free to do so. But for history’s sake, they might ask if their biblical hermeneutic regarding women might in any way parallel their 19th-century slavery-based hermeneutic, remembering that the SBC was formed over Black folks’ “place at the table.”'

Had the holding of slaves been a moral evil, it cannot be supposed, that the inspired Apostles, who feared not the faces of men, and were ready to lay down their lives in the cause of their God, would have tolerated it, for a moment, in the Christian Church. If they had done so on...

05/11/2026

"Butler observed that Christ liberated women in every interaction, releasing them from the bonds of tradition. She was determined to do likewise....I admire Josephine Butler for her bravery, perseverance, and willingness to address controversial issues. She inspires me to be both a Christian and a feminist."

Writes Dr. Erica Bowler from Kingswood University. Read more about this great champion for equality.

Growing up, my dad used to tell me stories about history. This gave me a great love for the subject, and I developed a special interest in women’s history. One of my favourite heroines is Josephine Butler (1828-1906), a British social reformer who fought for the rights of prostitutes. Many Victori...

04/17/2026

Have you checked Preston Sprinkles' book, Genesis to Junia? In it, a respected evangelical scholar explores the biblical evidence and exegesis and concludes that the Bible supports equality. Thanks, Parker Steeves, for reviewing this important book.

From Genesis to Junia was intended as a research project on the egalitarian-complementarian debate with Preston postponing his conclusion until after his study. As such, the reader is taken on a journey though Scripture (stopping, for example, in Genesis 1-3, with Deborah in Judges, alongside dusty....

03/30/2026

Last week, ASBE hosted Danielle Strickland as she spoke and answered questions on the topic of "Better Together." If you missed this special event, catch up on our YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe while you're there!

ASBE is pleased to host Danielle Strickland as she shares on the topic "Better Together: How Women and Men Can Heal the Divide and Work Together to Transform...

03/07/2026

02/17/2026

The Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality (ASBE) is pleased to announce the recipients of its new Award for Female Seminary Students.The three 2026 recipients, all students at Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, are Melissa Deelstra (Belfast, PEI), Jacqueline Ogwal (Centreville, NS),...

02/16/2026

The Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality (ASBE) is pleased to announce the recipients of its new Award for Female Seminary Students. The three recipients of this year’s award bring a rich variety of ministry experience to their seminary studies. We are delighted to support these women financially as they seek further growth and learning to use in service of their local churches and beyond. Learn more about the award and their stories: https://www.biblicalequality.org/post/asbe-names-three-award-recipients

02/06/2026

ASBE is excited to welcome Salisbury Baptist Church as a new partner organization! View all our partnerships at https://www.biblicalequality.org/partnerships

01/15/2026

APPLY NOW for the ASBE Award for Female Seminary Students. The application deadline to receive financial support for your Winter semester is January 20.

The Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality is pleased to announce the ASBE Award for Female Seminary Students! This new scholarship supports our mission to promote the biblical message of full equality between women and men to advance the kingdom of God in Atlantic Canada, and our vision of a future...

01/07/2026

NEW! Announcing the ASBE Award for Female Seminary Students – apply now to receive financial support for your Winter semester!

The Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality is pleased to announce the ASBE Award for Female Seminary Students! This new scholarship supports our mission to promote the biblical message of full equality between women and men to advance the kingdom of God in Atlantic Canada, and our vision of a future...