Our Church Mothers, Letters from Leaders at Crossroads in History
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"Our Church Mothers" contains seven, first-person letters from formidable historical women, who crafted for themselves roles of strategic importance in the history of Christianity. You will become personally familiar with Katharina Luther, first lady of the Reformation; Susanna Wesley, the Mother of Methodism; Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army; Mary, the Mother of Jesus; St. Clare, best friend of Francis of Assisi; Mother Teresa of Calcutta; and Judge Deborah, as a forerunner. You will be moved as you read these heroines’ letters written to encourage today’s believers as they share their thoughts, feelings and daring experiences as they were led by the Spirit of God. Learn how these female leaders and their partners in ministry, overcame tremendous challenges to bear fruit for the Kingdom of God. Living in different countries, centuries and cultures, they certainly share admirable characteristics in sacrificially choosing to address ignored human needs they observe with exceptional faith and action.
A common theme among these women is that not only their own children, but their constituents as well, recognized them as exceptional “Mother” figures and as spiritual leaders anointed by God. Each of these women were addressed as “Mother,” even though three of them never had children by birth. The five mothers, who were also wives, ably supported their husbands as helpmates while pursuing their own spiritual calling. None of these women allowed negative social pressures to prevent them from achieving their ministry goals.
All seven women have name recognition today, yet people are surprised to learn that Mother Teresa was actually an Irish nun born in Albania who became a citizen of India. Did you know the monk, Martin Luther, at age 41 took a wife who was a 26 year old former nun who bore him 6 children; or the Salvation Army founders, William and Catherine Booth’s love story rivals that of the Barrett Brownings, and that Judge Deborah was the Joan of Arc of her day?
The writing style in each letter indicates a desire for a personal friendship between the author and their modern-day reader as fellow believers. When these ladies share the fruitful work of God in their lives, they clearly hope to encourage others to believe they, too, can positively make a real change in their world for the benefit of others and the glory of God. Let these heroic “Mothers” of the Faith inspire and challenge you to fulfill your destiny and unique service to Christ.
Gwen Ehrenborg
Rev. Gwen Ehrenborg, Retired Pastor, Missionary, Actress, Conference Speaker. Holding a Masters of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, Gwen co-pastored churches in California with her husband for over 30 years. Gwen is an ordained Minister and General Evangelist in the United Methodist Church, which allows her to represent the denomination throughout all nations. In 1984 she founded Living Witnesses Ministries through which she has dramatized great women of Church history across America. Gwen’s creative gifts and primary research have enabled her to write accurate scripts for dramatic presentations, which have been highly praised by pastors and lay people for their masterful ability to educate, entertain and inspire their congregations. She is also the Founder and International Ambassador of a second non-profit, Supporting Women In Ministry Int’l (S.W.I.M.), a support network for Christian women of all ages and backgrounds.Gwen is a gifted storyteller who has an energetic style of sharing Biblical truths with a warmth and relevance upon a sound theological foundation. Her heart’s desire is to inspire people to know Jesus Christ well as they joyfully fulfill God’s plan for their lives. Gwen lives on Camano Island, WA with her husband Todd and they have three adult children.
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