(Side by Side) Navigating Egalitarian Theology with Dr. Jeff Liou

What could it look like for leaders to help their people embrace and embody a robust egalitarian conviction? “Emerging egalitarian” Dr. Jeff Liou, InterVarsity’s National Director of Theological Formation, joins Layla and Rob to reflect on his own journey with egalitarianism, and he offers a compelling picture of a theological formation process marked by humility, curiosity, deep community, and thoughtful encounters with difference.  

 
00:00 Introduction 

00:54 Guest Introduction: Jeff Liou's Background 

05:17 Discussion on Egalitarian Theological Formation 

15:18 Practical Advice for Egalitarian Leadership  

22:03 Final Thoughts and Resources 

 

Bio 

Dr. Jeff Ming Liou is the National Director of Theological Formation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. He is also an affiliate assistant professor of Christian ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, where he received his Ph.D. in Theology and Culture.  Jeff co-authored a book with Robert Chao Romero called Christianity and Critical Race Theory. Additionally, Liou has written papers on race and justice, Asian American Christianity, theological ethics, and political theology. Ordained in the Christian Reformed Church of North America, Liou has served as a campus minister, pastor, and university chaplain.  

 
Related Resources 

Jeff’s podcast.

Jeff’s book. 

Jeff references the four quadrant quiz he created, click here to take. The quiz will ask for your email, but promises to not use it to contact you.

 

8 Ways The Church Can Advance Egalitarian Theology 
Does Egalitarian Theology Have Anything To Say To People of Color? 

Becoming Egalitarian: Reconciling Experience with Scripture 

 

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