On Saturday, November 10 Inés Velásquez-McBryde and Bobby Harrison participated in a panel discussion on men and women partnerships in the work of the Gospel. The panel discussion lasted an hour so this highlight video has been edited to include Inés’ opening prayer of lament, Tara Beth Leach’s facilitating of questions to the panelists, and […]
Author: Rob McBryde
Women in Ministry
Growing up in the Bible belt of Arkansas, it was instilled in me to believe that a “woman preacher” was synonymous with basically not believing the Bible. That was not always explicitly taught but could be inferred from the way some speak about the issue. For most of my life, it was a non-issue because […]
Forgiven And Faithful
Jesus did not try and protect his credibility or reputation when questioned by the Pharisees in Luke 7. Instead he defended the uninvited, unnamed woman’s dignity. He forgave the woman who was called a sinner since she recognized him and loved/worship him greatly. Jesus welcomes women to the table, to the party too.
A Map Of The Cross
“Jesus is well acquainted with your suffering and temptations. His death was to save you from your suffering and temptations.”
Families Pray Together
What would make you call out to the Father in desperation? What would take you to your knees in prayer? What seemingly impossible prayer do you need to pray?
The Faith of Mother Mary
In the time that we’ve been in California, Ines has had many opportunities to exercise her gifts of teaching and preaching. This weekend on Mother’s Day she preached an incredibly intimate sermon at our church Fellowship Monrovia, and, as our Pastor Michael said in his introduction of her, she “preached the paint of the walls.” […]
Second Line: Women as Preachers
I had the honor of conversing with my friend Jeanelle Austin, Director of Operations for the African American Church Studies Center at Fuller Theological Seminary, on the topic of Women as Preachers. This topic is deeply personal to me and profoundly theological for the life and mission of the church. I would be as bold […]
Reconciled Through Christ (to God AND one another)
I want to share the powerful message given last week at our church (Fellowship Monrovia). Pastor Michael Field breaks it down plainly how God through Christ has broken down dividing walls, walls that divide us individually to God and also to one another. The work on the cross (made of two beams) was not just […]
Half way there!
Happy New Year! Our time in Arkansas over Christmas break was the most restful break I’ve had so far coming home from seminary. Thank you to Amy Harrison and Stacey Valley especially for throwing a Girls’ Night Out for our family, friends & supporters to sit and chat with me! It was wonderful to see […]
The Mother of Persistent Faith
On October 11, Ines preached at Fuller Chapel for Hispanic Heritage Month. Below you can listen to the bilingual sermon on the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21–28, reflecting on oppressive sociopolitical wounds and a persistent faith that can “recalibrate our fears and our mercy.” This audio is a recording from Fuller’s All-Seminary chapel on October […]