Straight Talk From a Brethren Sisterby Wanda L. Callahan |
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"Death-row pastor and activist Callahan delivers what her title promises: a group of straight-shooting talks on the big questions, plain and folksy as a shoo-fly pie—and often as pleasing and as welcome. Callahan’s words and experience are more inspiring than she herself perhaps realizes: her ardent but simply stated pacifism, opposition to bigotry, and Christian feminism lift the heart. Christianity, to her, is the realization of the potential offered by God. Her theology deserves a wide popularity. Highly recommended."—Library Journal
Wanda Callahan, a "sister" or member in the Church of the Brethren, has never been one to wait for events to shape her. Rather, she has proactively sought to change her world.
Thus Callahan has spent a lifetime as activist in many areas. In pithy, direct style, she addresses 12 such areas including advocacy for the poor, for women in leadership, and for prisoners on death row.
Callahan’s advocacy has often generated "Yes, but. . . ." in response. Her passion in this book may stir more "Yes, buts"—and should also generate discussion, fresh thought, and even sometimes advocacy to match hers.
"In her forthright style, Callahan weaves her personal story with key issues of our times and the story of Jesus to create a tapestry of faith. Straight Talk from A Brethren Sister will inspire readers to consider again the pertinence of the Christian faith for the world today." —David Radcliff, Director, Brethren Witness, Church of the Brethren General Board
About the Author
Wanda Callahan, Goshen, Indiana, has been pastor of many Church of the Brethren congregations, most recently in Wawaka, Indiana. Her writing has been published in Christian education quarterlies and training manuals.