She Has Done a Good ThingMennonite Women Leaders Tell Their Stories edited by Mary Swartley & Rhoda Keener |
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"Fascinating, entrancing, inspiring! Influential women tell how they were propelled by circumstances, peers, and the Holy Spirit into positions of leadership as theologians, pastors, educators, and administrators. A contemporary church history for men as well as women."
--Elaine Sommer Rich, Author
In this book, edited by Mary Swartley and Rhoda Keener, women tell how God has called them to leading roles in church ministries.
Just as the church has told the stories of women in the Bible, we can learn from the experiences of these Mennonite women of faith who responded to God’s call. As you read their stories, you may begin to see God working in your life in new ways. God may be calling you to be courageous and willing to risk the unknown, with the confidence that God will also be your strength and guide.
These dramatic stories of Mennonite women theologians, pastors, educators, and administrators speak to issues of denominational change and struggle, and also generally to interrelations of women, men, and faith.
"Stories from gifted women making major contributions to the church and its ministries, bearing witness to struggles and victories. Gives tribute to many encouragers who surround each of these pioneering leaders."
--Dan Nighswander, Conference Minister, Conference of Mennonites in Canada
About the Editors
The editors are Mary Swartley, a teacher and administrator of Elkhart, Indiana; and Rhoda Keener, a teacher, psychotherapist, and administrator of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.