Frontline Women (Revised Edition)
Marguerite G. Kraft is a professor emeritus in the School of Intercultural Studies at Biola University. Her life experience as a missionary in Nigeria, a researcher, a teacher of students preparing for cross-cultural work, and a lecturer in many different countries led her to publish this practical guide focusing on women in missions. She is the author of Understanding Spiritual Power, Worldview and the Communication of the Gospel, and several chapters in mission-related books. She also collaborated with her husband, Charles Kraft, on several books.
In the past we have failed to understand the significance of gender in mission work. Though women have historically been the majority in mission service, they have not been allowed much say in policies or strategizing. This book deals with gender differences in many areas of life and how that affects service to God in mission work. Women’s God-given gifting is meant to complement that of men and needs to be recognized, appreciated, and made use of in the day-by-day functioning of missions. In some mission agencies changes are being made in regard to women’s role and care. In this edition the authors have updated and added new information from their research and experience.
Contributors include: Marla Campbell, Dianne Collard, Donna Downes, Ruth Ann Graybill, Steve Hoke, Charles Kraft, Judith Lingenfelter, Laurel McAllister, Sheryl Silzer, and Sharon Soper.
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Years of pain will be skipped when women read Frontline Women. With the frank disclosures and clear suggestions in this book, women will be prepared before they get to the field. Mission agencies will be equipped to bless the women on their team.
— Miriam Adeney, Associate Professor, Seattle Pacific University and Regent College -
Women need to read this book to be encouraged. Men need to read it and wake up.
— Darrell L. Whiteman, from the Foreword -
Many young women are struggling to find an appropriate place in today’s mission world. This helpful book is honest and realistic, showing how “women’s issues” are not a side-light in mission, but are genuinely everyone’s concern. I want to give a copy to a friend who is grappling with some of these matters.
— Elizabeth S. Brewster, Associate Professor, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary -
This unique book realistically describes the personal and spiritual problems that women encounter when caught up in the cross-cultural and spiritual task of proclaiming and demonstrating the good news of the Kingdom.
— the late Arthur F. Glasser, Dean Emeritus, School of Intercultural Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Introduction, Marguerite G. Kraft
1. Distinctly Female by Marguerite G. Kraft
2. Created to Serve by Marla Campbell
3. Making Adjustments Favorably by Marla Campbell
4. Constraints and Opportunities by Laurel A. McAllister
5. Dealing with Loss by Dianne B. Collard
6. Negotiating Reality Single by Sharon E. Soper
7. Negotiating Female Missionary Roles Cross-culturally by Donna Downes
8. Emotional Straight Talk by Ruth Ann Graybill
9. Combating Chronic Stress by Restoring God’s Image by Sheryl Takagi Silzer
10. Helping Finishers Bridge the Gap by Dianne B. Collard
11. High Alert to Enemy Attacks by Marguerite G. and Charles H. Kraft
12. In the Line of Fire by Steve Hoke and Judith E. Lingenfelter
Index of Biblical References
Index
Editor
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Marguerite G. Kraft
Marguerite G. Kraft
Marguerite G. Kraft is a professor emeritus in the School of Intercultural Studies at Biola University. Her life experience as a missionary in Nigeria, a researcher, a teacher of students preparing for cross-cultural work, and a lecturer in many different countries led her to publish this practical guide focusing on women in missions. She is the author of Understanding Spiritual Power, Worldview and the Communication of the Gospel, and several chapters in mission-related books. She also collaborated with her husband, Charles Kraft, on several books.
- Pages: 318
- Publisher:
William Carey Publishing
William Carey Publishing
- Binding: Paperback
- Publish Year: 2012
- Vendor: William Carey Library
