Author Archives: carolyncustisjames

It isn’t every day a former Marine officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate steps up to mentor women in the church. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson has done exactly that in her excellent book, Mentor for Life: Finding Purpose through Intentional Discipleship. … Continue reading →

May  12, in Souderton, PA, 6:30-8:00am As long as I’ve known my husband, I’ve never tired of (or ceased to marvel) at his faith journey. If you live anywhere within driving distance of Souderton, Pennsylvania (and don’t mind getting up early), … Continue reading →

“There is no togetherness for the gospel when the victim stands alone.” —James Kessler The recent 2016 Together for the Gospel (T4G) conference in Louisville, Kentucky put on public display one of the biggest complementarian manhood failures in recent history. … Continue reading →

Missio Alliance is coming to Philadelphia! May 3-4, Missio is hosting the Young, Wrestling and Always Reforming Conference—the Mission of God and the continuing reformation of the Church. This conference is part of Missio’s Once & Future Mission Series. If you’re anywhere near … Continue reading →

In this fallen world, an appalling global crisis faces women and girls that is imperative for the church to engage. Our goal goes well beyond merely addressing and eradicating injustice and suffering. We must work for the full flourishing of every … Continue reading →

It has been nearly four years since I lost my dad. Even now, those unexpected waves of grief can swallow me. There’s a moment I dread every time I return to my hometown, Portland, Oregon. It comes when I walk past … Continue reading →

Taylor University in Upland, Indiana is my next stop. I’m here for Taylor’s  Annual Charles Simeon Lecture Series. I’ll be speaking in chapel (Wednesday and Friday) and for two evening sessions (Wednesday and Thursday) on the Blessed Alliance. I’m looking … Continue reading →

During the current race for the White House, like it or not, politicians, pundits, and the press are once again regarding evangelical Christians as a significant voting block. Currently, a good number of those evangelicals have thrown their weight behind … Continue reading →

  For years, I’ve been blogging on WhitbyForum—named for the historic 7th Century double monastery in Northumbria, England. Whitby Abbey represented the Blessed Alliance theme, for it was a double monastery where men and women (monks and nuns) were working … Continue reading →

“There is a moment when you have to choose whether to be silent or to stand up.” —Malala Yousafzai In Pakistan, family and neighbors fire rifles into the air to celebrate the birth of a son, but the birth of a daughter … Continue reading →