"Imagine using core biblical themes like corporateness, servant leadership, mutuality, and unity to discuss issues of the relationship of men and women to one another in the church. Imagine focusing not on power or rights but on the example of Christ. If you imagine reframing the gender discussion in helpful ways, then you will be interested in _Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian_. When one serves while leading and pays special attention to corporate versus individual themes, things are transformed from the way the world (and sometimes the way the church on both sides of the debate) talks about them. Read this book no matter which side of the debate you are on--and think afresh."  
\--__Darrell L. Bock__, Dallas Theological Seminary  
  
"The church's debate over gender and leadership has become an intractable problem because we have adopted the model of the world, where leadership is about equality, rights, privilege, power, and position. Michelle Lee-Barnewall calls for a radical paradigm shift that adopts the upside-down values of the kingdom of God, where humility, love, service, unity, and responsibility replace power, privilege, and position as the guiding principles for true _servant_ leadership. If put into practice, this book would transform not only the gender debate but also the prevailing model for all Christian leadership."  
\--__Mark L. Strauss__, Bethel Seminary San Diego  
  
"This well-written book offers a gentle word of correction to sincere Christ followers who are honestly trying to search for biblical truth. It's a perspective-giving message that describes in biblical terms the only way to establish church unity, and it issues a quiet, radical call for pastors and church elders to imitate Christ and the apostles and recall the real cost of discipleship. I highly recommend it as a required textbook for seminary leadership courses."  
\--__Sarah Sumner__, author of _Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership_  
  
"In a debate often polarized by shrill rhetoric, Lee-Barnewall rightly urges us instead to take each passage and argument on its own terms and to put kingdom principles first. Regardless of whether one agrees with every detail of Lee-Barnewall's reconstruction, her spirit and larger vision offer a constructive way forward, including a willingness to hear and learn from those with whom we may not agree on every point."  
\--__Craig S. Keener__, Asbury Theological Seminary

__Michelle Lee-Barnewall__ (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in La Mirada, California. She is the author of _Paul, the Stoics, and the Body of Christ_.

___Christianity Today_ Book Award Winner__   
Regarding gender relations, the evangelical world is divided between complementarians and egalitarians. While both perspectives have much to contribute, the discussion has reached a stalemate. Michelle Lee-Barnewall critiques both sides of the debate, challenging the standard premises and arguments and offering new insight into a perennially divisive issue in the church. She brings fresh biblical exegesis to bear on our cultural situation, presenting an alternative way to move the discussion forward based on a corporate perspective and on kingdom values. The book includes a foreword by Craig L. Blomberg and an afterword by Lynn H. Cohick.

Critiques both sides of the evangelical debate about the roles of women, presenting an alternative way to move the discussion forward.

__Contents__   
Foreword, by _Craig L. Blomberg_ Introduction  
__Part 1: Gender in Evangelical History__ 1. Evangelical Women and Social Reform  
2. Returning Home after World War II  
3. Egalitarianism and Equal Rights  
__Part 2: Reframing Gender__ 4. Kingdom Themes  
5. Ministry, Part 1: Rethinking Equality and Rights in the Body of Christ  
6. Ministry, Part 2: Rethinking Authority and Leadership in the Body of Christ  
7. Marriage, Part 1: Adam and Eve in Genesis 2-3  
8. Marriage, Part 2: Husbands and Wives in Ephesians 5  
Final Thoughts  
Afterword, _by Lynn H. Cohick_  
Indexes

\["For Christians exploring gender roles in the church", "Addresses the stalemate in complementarian and egalitarian views", "You will gain fresh insights into biblical gender relations"\]

This insightful book challenges the divide in gender relations within the church.

Lee-Barnewall, Michelle

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Introduction

Part 1: Gender in Evangelical History

1. Evangelical Women and Social Reform

2. Returning Home after World War II

3. Egalitarianism and Equal Rights

Part 2: Reframing Gender

4. Kingdom Themes

5. Ministry, Part 1

6. Ministry, Part 2

7. Marriage, Part 1

8. Marriage, Part 2

Final Thoughts

Afterword

Bibliography

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Sources

Index of Modern Authors

Index of Subjects

Back Cover

A thought-provoking book by Michelle Lee-Barnewall that critiques the evangelical gender debate. It offers fresh biblical insights and a corporate perspective on gender relations.

\["For Christians seeking clarity on gender roles today", "Addresses confusion in the gender relations debate", "You will find a new way to engage with scripture"\]

This book offers a fresh perspective on the gender debate in the church.

A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate

Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian

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