Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women

by Elyse Fitzpatrick; Eric Schumacher

Publisher:

Bethany House

, 2020

Overview

What does the Bible say about the value of women? Does the Bible teach that women are as valuable as men or does it portray them as somehow more flawed, more suspect, or weak and easily deceived?

Beginning from Genesis and working all the way through the storyline of the Bible, Worthy demonstrates the significant and yes, even surprising, ways that God has used women to accomplish His kingdom goals. Because, like men, they are created in His image, their lives reflect and declare His worth. Worthy will enable and encourage both men and women to embrace this true and lofty vision of God’s creation, plan, and their value in His eyes.

Bestselling author Elyse Fitzpatrick and pastor Eric Schumacher together invite women to embrace a transformative and empowering view of their Maker, themselves, and the church. But this isn’t only a book for women. It is also a book for men, especially leaders, who want to grow in their understanding of God’s perspective on women, people who normally make up the majority of their congregations; men who might be wondering if they’ve missed something amid the abuse scandals that are rocking the church. Might the headlines they’re reading today about abuse have their roots in a denigration of the value and worth of women? Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women will help every reader see the value, place, and calling of women through study questions and a “Digging Deeper” section that will help men and women discover how to cherish, value, and honor one another for God’s glory.

Key Features

• Demonstrates the significant and yes, even surprising, ways that God has used women.
• Enables and encourages both men and women to embrace this lofty vision of God’s creation.
• Invites women to embrace a transformative and empowering view of their Maker.

Praise for Worthy

In a world where womanhood is simultaneously worshiped and despised, Elyse and Eric explain a woman's worth, straight from Scripture. With chapters filled with compassion and hard questions, they challenge readers to develop a robust view of women in redemptive history.

--Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, coauthors of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments

Women along with men are joint-heirs with Jesus Christ of the inheritance of the kingdom. This is good news for all of us, male and female. This book, authored by two respected and wise Christian leaders, can help the church to celebrate the gifting and calling of women within the Body of Christ. As you read this book, pray that God would show you how best to respect and uplift the women and girls in your church and community.

--Russell Moore, president, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention

This is an extremely important discussion for the church right now, and Elyse and Eric are the right voices to provide guidance. This book marks an important milestone of what God is doing in his church.

--J.D. Greear, PhD, pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC; 62nd president, the Southern Baptist Convention; author of Above All

Product Details

• Title: Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women
• Authors: Elyse Fitzpatrick, Eric Schumacher
• Publisher: Bethany House
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Pages: 304
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Women in church work; Women › Religious aspects; Women › Religious life
• ISBNs: 9781493422661, 9780764234361, 9781094087832, 9781094087849, 1493422669, 0764234366, 1094087831, 109408784X
• Resource ID: LLS:9781493422661
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-31T01:04:02Z