What People Are Saying about Our Church Mothers . . .
“I am much impressed by the evidences of careful scholarship in Gwen Ehrenborg’s work; and I can certainly commend the material on Katie Luther and Susanna Wesley—there being a not irrelevant tie between them created by John Wesley’s evangelical conversion whilst listening to the reading of Martin Luther’s Preface to St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans.”
John Warwick Montgomery, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Law and Humanities, University of Bedfordshire, England/UK; Professor-at-Large, 1517: The Legacy Project, Irvine, CA, USA; author, director, International Academy of Apologetics, Evangelism and Human Rights, Strasbourg, France
“I am impressed by this unique book of fictitious letters from saintly women of faith, including two of my favorites, St. Clare and St. Teresa of Calcutta. Based on solid history, the author creatively pens would-be letters directly from these saints and saintly Catholic and Protestant women of God in a way that touches everyone across church boundaries today. It is very creative and effective in bringing these women to life for the modern reader today. I am happy to endorse this most creative work.”
John Michael Talbot
Grammy- and Dove-Award-winning Christian recording artist, author, and founder, spiritual father, and general minister of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, Little Portion Hermitage
“Our Church Mothers is a significant read that I highly recommend. I was drawn in from the very first paragraph. The diverse group of women chosen provide substantial material, not only for learning history, but also for deepening one’s faith. Hearts will grow warm in reading, and lives will be transformed. Rev. Gwen, as author, has an engaging way of writing. She is so good that I find myself wanting her to write about more and more women so that I might be edified by their stories and grow in faith.”
Bishop Mary Ann Swenson,
United Methodist Church
“As a former professor of church history, I’m well aware that churchwomen get little attention in most texts on the subject. Our Church Mothers gives readers a chance to “meet” and appreciate seven faithful women whose service to the people of God spans over three millennia. Author Gwen Ehrenborg’s choice to introduce us to them by composing letters from them—based on serious historical research—makes her book not only pleasurable but also inspiring. It deserves wide readership.”
E. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D.
Founder and national spokesman for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation; Christian scholar, apologist, seminary professor, author, editor
“I commend Rev. Ehrenborg for her wise choice of avoiding the theological debate of the role of women in the church and the limits often placed on them and focusing rather on the common thread that united these church mothers in their desire to please God and serve their fellow human beings. Pastor Gwen skillfully identifies the unique qualities of the seven church mothers presented in the book that facilitated each of them to leave obscurity to find their influential place in the Body of Christ. Recognizing the sovereignty of God, these women, working with various coworkers, dramatically influenced the course of church history. It was a joy and pleasure to discover the many secrets that each of these leaders utilized to bear lasting spiritual fruit. I heartily recommend this exciting book to men and women alike, who are inspired by God’s faithfulness in working through those who wholeheartedly yield themselves to Him.”
Frank Hendrickson, Ed.D.
Retired Professor, Oral Roberts University; Seminary Administrator, Kenya, and Democratic Republic of Congo; Professor of ESL and Bible, Bangkok, Thailand
“Take a walk through history with a fresh and accurate examination of the experiences and feelings of seven exceptional Christian “mothers” who were totally dedicated to Jesus Christ and the promotion of His Gospel. They come alive in this book as living witnesses to our own heritage as men and women of faith. We read of steadfastness, courage, and dedication to Christ as trustworthy examples for living in our present day. The author, Rev. Ehrenborg, has researched these historical figures in the homelands of their birth and imparts not only facts but also the very essence of their personalities. You will be encouraged reading these valuable accounts of women in history—women well worth knowing!”
Majors Clifford and Susan Jones,
Western Territory Salvation Army, Stanwood, WA
“Most students of early church history are familiar with the early church fathers. Only in the last few decades has there been a growing interest and study of the important contributions of women of faith in the history of the church. In an area long neglected, Reverend Ehrenborg has provided just such a resource to help foster our appreciation for how God has long used both men and women to build his kingdom, with seven enlightening vignettes on women who have shaped church history in unique and enduring ways.”
Jan Fekkes III, Ph.D.,
Adjunct associate professor of NT, Fuller Theological Seminary
