"Men, you need to read it for your wives, mothers, sisters, daughters so that you have full faith for who they are meant to be according to God’s beautiful design. Women, you need to read it so that you can accurately become all that God has for you. This is not a women’s ministry book."

"Equal is thought-provoking and will make you take a look at your own perceptions of men and women and their roles. I encourage you to read this book with a desire to be challenged and to learn, it will undoubtedly have an impact on your life."

"As you read this book, I predict that you will be both challenged and elated.  This very topic is on the heart of God for this hour -- Equal has been inspired by the Spirit of God for 'such a time as this'! I highly recommend this wonderful work — It is brilliant!"

"Katia writes well, argues clearly, showing the various interpretations of the key texts under discussion, then proposes responsible alternative ways of understanding them in their historical context, and applies the meaning to our current (church) context."

"Katia Adams offers a remarkably fresh take on many of the most controversial NT passages with a gentleness that is commendable. Wherever one lands with regard to the topics covered in these pages, they are well worth reading and Katia’s is an important voice in the conversation."

"I absolutely loved it. For those that care about liberating both men and women to lead and make their full contribution to Christ’s body, I couldn’t recommend this book more highly."

"Katia Adams has written a well informed and readable resource that will equip the church with a helpful theological vision for understanding the biblical basis for women in ministry.  Indebted to many technical works, her book provides a bridge between the academic world and the church."

"Katia has captured profound insight and accessible application in a bold and compassionate way. This book is a brave engagement with some of the big issues of our cultural moment. These pages hold challenge and inspiration as they tackle complexity head on. "

"Far from staying in the comfort of academia, Equal is a call to action for us, the Church, to come back to the front of culture shaping and relevance, leading the conversation about the Gender Divide. It offers very practical suggestions to level the playing field not only in the secular world but in pastoral leadership too."

"I’m grateful to Katia for providing a thoughtful approach to what the bible has to say on this important topic. As I read this book I was reminded of the gospel’s liberating power for women & men & it’s call for us to relate together in honouring, respectful & empowering ways."

"Equal makes a strong biblical case for the full equality of men and women. Katia is both firm in her conviction, and honouring to those who read Scripture differently. Whatever your position on this important topic, I’m sure you’ll find much to agree with and plenty to be challenged by."

"Having returned to faith in Jesus under the apostolic ministry of Jackie Pullinger, I long to see women rise up to exercise spiritual authority alongside men, so that the church of Jesus Christ can bring a message of reconciliation and hope to every part of our broken world."

“A hope-filled and inspiring vision for mutuality in ministry! What I love about this book is that it is engages so well not only with the biblical material but also, and as importantly, with the heart of the one who inspired and gave us the Word”