Publisher's Synopsis
In Women Are Kingmakers! Bishop Wellington Boone declares that women are God's Great Idea, created to fulfill the destiny of God through their unique power of influence. In every area of society, some women stand out from the crowd. Author Wellington Boone calls them Kingmakers. He writes, "They're the women that people remember. They're the women that people should listen to. They're the wives, mothers, teachers, and managers who helped others become what they are today. You don't see the mom behind a person who becomes great, but she's a Kingmaker, whether you see her or not. She's under acknowledged and under-appreciated, but she's a Kingmaker just the same. "A Kingmaker is the wife that every man wants. She's the woman you want to manage your company. She's the team player who helps you to win. For a Kingmaker, no task is too difficult; no sacrifice too great. She has an inner substance that makes a difference in the lives of others. She's a Kingmaker." Who are the Kingmakers? A Kingmaker has the power of influence over another person's life and the ability from God to make that person great. - They're the Wives men love to come home to. - They're the Mommas kids look for in the stands. - They're the Managers who rebuild underperforming companies. Wherever you find Kingmakers-Family, Church, Marketplace, Ministry-They're always making other people great! Dramatic examples of Kingmaker women in history, including many biblical stories Abigail (widow of Nabal, wife of David) Adams, Abigail (wife and mother of U.S. Presidents) Anna the Prophetess Bailey, Mary (It's A Wonderful Life) Barton, Clara (founder of Red Cross) Boone, Katheryn (wife of Wellington Boone) Booth, Catherine (co-founder of Salvation Army) Bunyan, Mrs. John (wife of persecuted author of Pilgrim's Progress) Deborah (a judge in the Bible) Edwards, Jerusha (daughter of Jonathan Edwards) Esther (in book of Esther) Joanna (wife of Herod's steward) Jochebed (mother of Moses) Judson, Ann Hasseltine (early missionary wife in Burma) Martha (sister of Mary and Lazarus) Mary of Bethany (sister of Martha and Lazarus) Mary (mother of Jesus) Mears, Henrietta (Christian Education director at Hollywood Presbyterian Church, mentor of famous Christian leaders) Michal (daughter of Saul, wife of David) Monica (mother of Augustine) Moore, Joanna (missionary to former U.S. slaves who became pastors) Mother of Samson Priscilla (wife of Aquila) Rahab (harlot who rescued Hebrew spies; ancestor of Jesus) Ruth (in book of Ruth; wife of Boaz, ancestor of Jesus) Sarah (wife of Abraham) Schaeffer, Edith (wife of theologian Francis Schaeffer) Stowe, Harriet Beecher (author of Uncle Tom's Cabin that helped free the American slaves) Wesley, Susanna (mother of Methodist founder John and hymnist Charles Wesley) Wheatley, Phillis (young female slave in Massachusetts who became a poet) CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: "THOU EXCELLEST THEM ALL." Women, God's great idea SECTION 1. Getting The Mind Of The King CHAPTER 1. STARTING AND FINISHING WELL. Receiving favor and becoming perfected, just like the Church. CHAPTER 2. THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX. Open to obeying God, committed to lifting others up CHAPTER 3. LOVING JESUS FIRST. So devoted to Jesus, you're like God without trying CHAPTER 4. THE SCANDAL OF SUBMISSION.Walking by faith, submitting as a matter of principle CHAPTER 5. REWARDS BEYOND THIS WORLD. Seeing the end from the beginning-eternal life SECTION 2. Serving As A Kingmaker CHAPTER 6. KINGMAKER WIVES. Becoming someone he loves to come home to CHAPTER 7. THE REBEL HUSBAND. Maintaining your principles in the face of challenges CHAPTER 8. KINGMAKER MOMMAS. Raising a generation to be like Jesus CHAPTER 9. MINISTRY AND MARKETPLACE. Becoming perfectly prepared to lead through serving CHAPTER 10.TREATING YOUR GUESTS LIKE KINGS. Reaching people for Jesus through the gift of hospitality CHAPTER 11. BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE. Learning the skills necessary to
