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Elizabeth Smith Bellinger, ed.

This book contains sermons from Southern Baptist women who acted on their calling regardless of serving in a denomination that is not convinced that God actually calls women to preach. Reflecting perseverance and courage, their insights are universal to all people of faith. While supplies last. Judson 1994, 104 pages.

Catherine A. Brekus

Margaret Meuse Clay, who barely escaped a public whipping in the 1760s for preaching without a license; "Old Elizabeth," an ex-slave who courageously traveled to the South to preach against slavery in the early nineteenth century; Harriet Livermore, who spoke in front of Congress four times between 1827 and 1844—these are just a few of the extraordinary women profiled in this, the first comprehensive history of female preaching in early America.

Brekus examines the lives of more than a hundred female preachers—both white and African American—who crisscrossed the country between 1740 and 1845. Outspoken, visionary, and sometimes contentious, these women stepped into the pulpit long before twentieth-century battles over female ordination began.

University of North Carolina Press, Including illustrations and photographs and an extensive bibliography 6 x 9 inches, 466 pages

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Cleophus J. LaRue, ed.

African American women continue to confess their call to ministry even when they know such a confession may cause them to face ostracism and criticism from many of the same men and women who nurtured them in the faith. In This is My Story, thirteen successful African American women clergy tell the inspirational and heartbreaking stories about their calls and ministerial journeys, which they experienced in the midst of anguish, uncertainty, and in many cases unfriendly leadership environments. Each of the women includes a sermon of particular importance to her.

Contributors include: Cokiesha Lashon Bailey, Cecilia E. Greene Barr, Deborah K. Blanks, Alsyon Diane Browne, Delores Carpenter, Odessa Coder, Claudette Anderson Copeland, LaVerne M. Gill, Alison P. Gise Johnson, Cynthia L. Hale, Carla Jones, Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, and Charlotte McSwine-Harris.

Ella Pearson Mitchell & Jacqueline B. Glass, eds.

Should women be equally free to use their God-given gifts in fulfilling their calling to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ? This book features sermons from a stellar group of 25 dynamic preaching women. Educational and inspirational, featured sermons represent a variety of styles, denominations, and experience. Judson Press, 128 pages

When it comes to preaching, Ella Pearson Mitchell is one of the most highly respected and admired individuals. For over five decades, she has reached untold numbers of female preachers not only through her own preaching, but also through her scholarship and by the example of her life..

Eunjoo Mary Kim

Considering the lack of resources that exists in the study of women's preaching, Kim makes a very significant contribution to the development of homiletics, as it joins together the history of women preachers with theological reflection from other women preachers as well as herself. It is the author's hope that this book will provide a broader and deeper basis for the theology of preaching as well as practical ways in which preachers can improve their own preaching by looking at a woman's perspective. Pilgrim Press, 210 pages.

Stephanie F. Bibb, ed.

In these pages some of the brightest stars from the African American pulpit address a phenomenon that has altered the face of society—the empowerment of women and the collective quest of women for richer and more meaningful lives. You'll find God's wisdom for areas of personal concern, such as building self-esteem, strengthening relationships, overcoming external obstacles, and coping with grief and pain.

Includes prayers and study questions for every chapter, plus an appendix on reading Women's Liberation Jesus Style with a small group.