ABOUT
WHY BODY MATTERS
When I began studying Christian sexual ethics in the early 2000s, I did not foresee how the topics of human sexuality and gender identity would dominate Christian conversations in the years to come. Since then, I’ve watched many Christians struggle to make sense of the complex questions that these topics raise.
At times we Christians have responded by drawing sharp lines – “us vs. them” lines that divide the body of Christ and hurt people. Other times we’ve responded by distancing ourselves from beliefs that clash with changing cultural values. Most often, we’ve neglected to engage humbly with those who differ from us.
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I started Body Matters to help Christian communities respond to sexual ethics questions in a better way - a way that equips us to think Biblically and love graciously.
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If you believe that what you do with your body matters and how you treat those in the body matters, then please reach out to learn more. I would be honored to partner with you.
ABOUT ME
JULIE VERMEER ELLIOTT
Founder
As founder of Body Matters, I have more than 20 years of experience in Christian higher education as a Christian ethics professor, student life professional, and senior administrator. Currently I am the Vice President for Student Life at Northwestern College (IA). A graduate of Duke Divinity School, my expertise in Christian sexual ethics has made me a frequent speaker at churches and Christian colleges/universities. My writing on sexual and reproductive ethics has been published in Christianity Today and the New York Times.