The Danger of Power and Men in Contemporary Society: An Evangelical Analysis of Sexual Exploitation in Genesis to Safeguard Christian Educational Ministry

This article identifies a contemporary concern for Christian educational ministry—namely the potential danger of men in ministry leadership—through an examination of the sexual exploitation narratives in Genesis. This article makes the concern evident by examining the narratives with a hermeneutic c...

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Published in:Christian education journal 2022-08, Vol.19 (2), p.266-281
Main Author: Reinhardt, Daniel E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Christianity
Educational leadership
Ethics
Men
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Summary:This article identifies a contemporary concern for Christian educational ministry—namely the potential danger of men in ministry leadership—through an examination of the sexual exploitation narratives in Genesis. This article makes the concern evident by examining the narratives with a hermeneutic constructed from an appropriation of feminist theology with a doctrinally confessional foundation. Applying the hermeneutic to the text reveals a foundational and timeless ethical principle in the inerrant text. The implications of the ethical principle underscore the need to implement safeguards for men in educational ministry leadership to mitigate the potential for abuse and sexual exploitation.
ISSN:0739-8913
2378-525X
DOI:10.1177/07398913221120436