Into the Pulpit

“[Into the Pulpit] places a topic of acute contemporary concern in long historical perspective.” — Christian Century

“Into the Pulpit adds substantially to the literature on Baptists, particularly on the role the women’s issue played in the late-twentieth-century turmoil among Baptists in the South.” — Journal of Southern History

“Highly recommended. All levels/libraries.” — CHOICE

“Reminded [me] that courageous women took great risks, spoke strong, prophetic words, and often led the way [in Baptist ministry].” — Vocare

“Flowers has convincingly unmasked the core issue of the ‘Southern Baptist battles.’” — North Carolina Historical Review

“[A] concise and well-constructed history. . . . The contextual research of the book is impressive.” — H-South

“A sound study.” — Journal of American History

“Both conservative and moderate Baptist women could read this book and feel like their perspective was fairly and thoroughly represented. Moreover, her book weaves the voices of women in leadership and women in local churches into a seamless whole. This book is an excellent work of scholarship on an important issue.” — Register of the Kentucky Historical Society

“A serious read for those wanting to understand the nature of the debate over women’s ordination in evangelical circles through the lens of the Southern Baptist denomination. But, it is also a delightful and heartfelt read for those who want to hear the voices and stories of women who were directly affected by a denomination’s debates about women’s roles and calling.” — Religion and Gender

“A significant contribution to the body of historical scholarship on American religious women.” — Church History