They Carved a Wider Place for Women - Beulah Wood

Summary:

36 New Zealand Baptist women leaders

Amelia Randall, Elinor Thornton, Nell Jones, Mere Pou, Dame Vivienne Boyd - women whose stories history has overlooked. These and others acted at a time when "acceptable" roles for women were defined by a world that favoured men. Whether behind the scenes or in the public eye, whether single, married or widowed, and frequently in non-traditional ways, these called and determined women took, with God's help, the next step against the odds.

This book tells 36 stories, plus the story of the Baptist Women's Missionary Union. Filling a gap in Baptist history, and the history of New Zealand Christianity in general, They Carved a Wider Place for Women shows how God may offer unexpected opportunities to serve, and inspires us to pursue our own unique calling.

234 pages, including B&W photographs.

What They're Saying:

"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)

About the Author:

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.

Printed book: NZ$36.99

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ISBN: 9780473780135 (Softcover), 9780473780111 (ePUB), 9780473780128 (Kindle)

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The People Paul Admired - Beulah Wood 100 Years of Christian Camping - Graham Ashby Transformed Lives - Bev Montgomery