Walk Worthy Of Your Calling: Quakers And The Traveling Ministry

"Walk Worthy of Your Calling leads us to Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North and South America. Through the narratives of those who had the courage to listen to God and obey the call to travel in the ministry, we have glimpses of the health and vitality of the Religious Society of Friends today." Margaret Fraser, Executive Secretary Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas "Few words elicit a greater variety of reactions among Friends than the term ministry. Even so, reclaiming the concept of universal ministry will be central to any Friends vision that promotes a vibrant faith community. This collection of essays invites us down that path as it peels backt the double veils of mystery and resistance, revealing how Gods call can come in simple or extraordinary ways." Jay Marshall, Dean Earlham School of Religion "Walk Worthy is a wonderful resource to help us nurture and receive public or traveling ministry in many forms. The engaging personal stories of God's call and empowerment, gathered from Friends around the world, don't just jump-start your thinking but also grab your heart. With its attention to historic practice as well, surely this practical and inspiring book will help strengthen the life of ministry among us." Howard Macy Professor of Religion and Biblical Studies George Fox University "This book is seminal for Friends from every tradition. The book is a resource for Quakerism classes, personal reflection, worship-sharing, and sermon illustrations. The twenty essays written by Public Friends from around the world are worth the read. The bonus is the way in which Marge and Peggy weave these experiences together to offer insights for the continuing ministry of traveling Friends." Ann Davidson United Society of Friends Women International