Description:
This book tells 36 stories of women who acted at a time when "acceptable" roles were defined by a world that favoured men. It fills a gap in Baptist history, and the history of New Zealand Christianity in general.
Brief description: Beulah Wood, BA, BD, DMin, has written over 40 books and booklets. Teaching Preaching and Theology of Family at South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, SAIACS, in India, Beulah encouraged and enabled leadership among Indian women. Beulah was president of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand in 2019.
Review Quotes:
"For too long, the stories of women in the New Zealand Baptist movement have remained in the margins of our recorded history... This book highlights the faith, courage, sacrifice, service and impact of many of those women." - John Tucker (Lecturer in History and Preaching, Carey Baptist College)
"We stand on the shoulders of amazing women. These 36 women are inspiring!" - Jan Ozanne (Baptist Women New Zealand board member)
"May we be encouraged by those who have gone before us and find renewed boldness in light of their example." - Christa McKirland (Lecturer in History and Preaching, Dean of Theology, Carey Baptist College)
"I have great pleasure in recommending this book of outstanding Baptist women." - Tony Goodwin (Historian of Baptists in NZ Defence)
"Beulah's gift for storytelling brings powerful testimonies of God's work in and through lives." - Charis Fotheringham (Whakapa Tuarua / Communications Assistant, Baptist Churches of New Zealand)