ISBN: 1894791533 9781894791533

Category: Religion / Christianity / Denominations

Page count: 326

This book is a historical analysis of the journey of the Mennonite Brethren an Anabaptist-Evangelical church denomination in North America regarding the role of women in church ministry and leadership. The journey spans over 50 years (1954 2010) and reflects a complex yet vibrant ongoing conversation, a conversation focused around eight conference conventions, four study conferences, the publication of a book length study guide, and the development of nine conference resolutions. No other issue has received this level of attention by Mennonite Brethren. The author assesses this conversation, especially as it is reflected in the 'letters to the editor' published in the church's two magazines, the Christian Leader and the Mennonite Brethren Herald during this time period.