ENDORSEMENTS FOR ALL THREE BOOKS BELOW!
ENDORSEMENTS FOR FRESH IDEAS-1000 WAYS
I’m forever looking for just this variety of ‘fresh ideas’ to stimulate the creative juices it takes to keep church life exciting, contemporary and appealing. Diana has bound together a wonderful assortment of delightful helps and encouragements in this one volume. —Dr. Bobby H. Welch
Past President, Southern Baptist Convention
Author, Retired Pastor, FBC Daytona Beach, Florida
Once in a while a book comes along that is so jam packed with creative, practical ideas, you want everyone in the ministry to have it. This is just such a book.
—David & Nancy Baldwin
Executive Director, Alaska Baptist Convention
Anchorage, Alaska
Diana Davis exudes creativity in her new book. Her joy for life and her years of experience in and around church ministry have well-equipped her with a host of wonderful insights and practical ideas invaluable to any church leader. What a treasure to now have these in one volume. I highly recommend this book.
—Dr. Gary Cook
President, Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas
You will see how “iron sharpens iron”….If you want to do ministry out of the ordinary, you will love this book. The concept is wonderful.
—Jodi Francis (Mrs. Morris) Chapman
Wife of President//CEO Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee
Nashville, Tennessee
…a rich spiritual smorgasbord of ministry ideas that you can immediately put into practice or easily adapt…regardless of the size or style of your church or ministry.
—Dr. Scott Miller
Senior Pastor, Graceland Baptist Church
New Albany, Indiana
…a priceless book for the seasoned minister as well as the beginner. …Her ideas are impacting how our church planters are doing church even here in Kiev, Ukraine.
—Joel and Mary Ellen Ragains
IMB Missionaries
Kiev, Ukraine
…an overwhelming abundance of creativity and productivity to be applied in countless settings in the kingdom…I have been reading the author’s column in the Indiana Baptist State Paper with avid interest. Many of her columns have been clipped and filed. I welcome the opportunity to have them all bound and on my shelf for my ready reference and to share with my students!
—Dr. Dorothy Kelley Patterson
Professor of Theology in Women’s Studies
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, Texas
This ready resource is short and simple, organized for easy use, and filled with great
and practical ideas for almost every church occasion.—Steve Swofford
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rockwall, Texas
President, Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
…full of wit, humor, practical good hearted advice…a wonderful tool for that puts fresh air into some stuffy routines…I highly recommend Fresh Ideas.
—Dr. Thane Barnes
Executive Director, Nevada Baptist Convention
Reno, Nevada
If you’re looking for fresh ideas to jump start your ministry, you’ve got the right book!
— David Francis
Director, Sunday School, LifeWay Church ResourcesNashville, Tennessee
…a plethora of tested, invigorating ideas… has the potential to rejuvenate the ministry of your church.
—Bobbye (Mrs. Jerry) Rankin
Wife of IMB President, Former Missionary, Asia
International Mission Board, Richmond, Virginia
Diana Davis brings the experience of a pastor’s wife, a leader, women’s speaker, VBS teacher, friend, and most importantly an encourager to inspire me and others.
—Jim Bohrer
Pastor, Hope Community Church
Brownsburg, Indiana
…the most useful book on the nuts and bolts of “doing church” to come along in decades!
—Dr. Mark Edlund
Executive Director, Colorado Baptist Convention
Denver, Colorado
…a must-have book for every pastor and his wife. I plan to buy it by the case to give to pastors and association leaders.
—Dr. Craig Culbreth
Director of Partnership Missions, Florida Baptist Convention
Jacksonville, Florida
Her monthly article has encouraged church leaders across our state and now is going to make an even greater impact on the entire Christian community.
—Dr. Mark Hearn
Senior Pastor, Northside Baptist Church, Indianapolis
President, State Convention of Baptist in Indiana
…a book every pastor will want to have in his library and share with key church leaders.
—Dr. David Waltz
Executive Director, Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania-South Jersey
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
…a great resource for every Christian leader…Packed with useful ideas for all aspects of church life, this book will help you think creatively about your church’s ministry.
—Ann (Mrs. Jeff) Iorg
President’s Wife, Golden Gate Theological Seminary
Mill Valley, California
Pastors and church leaders continually need inspirational nuggets to help stay current. Diana’s insight reminds us that “little things can make a big difference.”
—Dr. Charles L. Wilson
Senior Pastor, Sunnyvale First Baptist Church
Sunnyvale, Texas
I only wish Ken and I had this book when we started serving churches 38 years ago!
—Paula (Mrs. Ken) Hemphill
Women’s Mobilization Consultant, International Mission Board, SBC
Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Diana Davis’ “Fresh Ideas” columns have frequently enlivened the pages of the Florida Baptist Witness with pithy, practical and sometimes provocative thoughts that are helpful to churches, pastors and all followers of Christ.
—James A. Smith Sr.
Executive Editor, Florida Baptist Witness
Jacksonville, Florida
This book will have significant influence in helping creative thinkers think beyond the ordinary when planning the work of ministry. —Dr. Veryl Henderson
Executive Director, Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention
Honolulu, Hawaii
…innovative, imaginative, and inventive… —Clark Harless
Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church
Knox, Indiana
Rarely does one find purposeful answers and insights with such ease.
—Tim Clark
Executive Director, Utah-Idaho Baptist Convention
Draper, Utah
If you have been doing “business as usual” in your church planning and you need a new spark, then this book is for you. We highly recommend it.
—Jeanette and Dr. Carlisle Driggers
Executive Director, South Carolina Baptist Convention
Columbia, South Carolina
…a “stoking the fires of evangelism” book…cutting edge but practical ideas…
—Sandra K. (Mrs. Anthony) Payton
Pastor’s Wife/Heart2Heart/Sisters Who Care Facilitator
Come As You Are Community Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana
…more than a collection of creative thoughts! Diana Davis has taken relevancy to the next level. Every pastor should read this book and make it available to church leaders!
—Dr. Jim Hamilton
Executive Director-Treasurer, Dakota Baptist Convention
Bismarck, North Dakota
…a must-have…buy it, use it, and give a copy to a friend.
—Connie Cavanaugh
Speaker, columnist and author of From Faking it to Finding Grace
Calgary, Canada
…new and fresh ways to share the wonder of God’s love.
—Dr. Jimmy and Joan Barrentine
Executive Director, Iowa Baptist Convention
Des Moines, Iowa
Diana Davis compiles ‘I wish I’d thought of that’ ideas that can add new vitality to your church and ministry. —Sherry Lee
Consultant/Specialist for Minister Wives and Families
Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware
Columbia, Maryland
Fresh Ideas should be on the shelf of every church staff member and church leader.
—Marty King
Associate Executive Director, Illinois Baptist State Convention
Editor, Illinois Baptist, Springfield, Illinois
…this book will awaken your creative heart and mind… Sid Woodruff
Men’s and Deacon Ministry Specialist, LifeWay Christian Resources
Nashville, Tennessee
ENDORSEMENTS FOR DEACON WIVES BOOK
“After recently doing DVDs and writings on deacons, I was blessed to hear that Diana Davis has written a book of encouragement as well as instruction to the deacons’ wives. It has often been said that our wives make us or break us. If a deacon has a wife with a positive witness and a servant’s heart serving alongside of him, he will be blessed indeed. You will be blessed by this six-week study on deacon’s wives.” Johnny Hunt
Dr. Johnny Hunt
President of Southern Baptist Convention,
Pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Georgia
Author of “The Deacon I Want to Be”
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“Diana Davis has done it again! Here is a book for Deacon’s wives written with great attention to detail and full of helpful tips. Following the tradition of Diana’s other books in laying a solid Biblical foundation; this one leads you to a deeper understanding of the role of a deacon’s wife. I have yet to find any other resource that thoroughly explains this unique role so well. One of the gems of this book is the diagnostic questions and real life examples. If you find yourself in the honored position as a deacon’s wife, you will find many nuggets of wisdom and even a few admonitions to refresh your commitment to this godly role.”
Debbie Hammond
Wife of the President
North American Mission Board
Atlanta GA
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In her newest book for deacon wives, Diana Davis writes in her usual engaging and conversational style to women who are new to this ministry as well as those who’ve been married to a deacon for several years. Never have I seen so many practical, doable, and effective ideas in one book!
I highly recommend the book as a gift to deacon wives by their husbands or their churches.
Dr. Betty Hassler
Editor of Deacon Magazine
Nashville TN
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“Diana’s writings depict her love of God and her enthusiasm for sharing her ideas with others. She is as vibrant as are her writings. DEACON WIVES is full of practical ways to inspire and teach the ladies to serve wherever they go, whether it’s in the church or in the community.”
Vela Adair, Deacon wife
University Baptist Church
San Antonio TX
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“The deacon wife has long wondered what her role of service should be. This scriptural study with practical helps gives great insight to help her reach her full potential and make a difference in the kingdom of God.
Every deacon wife can benefit from this book.”
Clemmie Edwards
LifeWay deacon wife instructor
Cabot AR
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“Once again, Diana has given us a wonderful tool for ministry based on the truth of the Bible and real life experience. Written as an insider who experienced church life as a deacon’s daughter and a pastor’s wife, Diana offers practical insights coupled with challenging personal assessment projects that will stretch and grow participants. When read and studied, this book will be a catalyst that will sharpen the wives’ ministry, strengthen friendships between deacon families, and serve the church overall.”
Pastor Jim Bohrer
Hope Community Church
Brownsburg IN
“Deacon’s Wives is practical & purposeful in igniting a passion for service necessary to strengthen the body of Christ and support the pastoral role of the church.
“An excellent and impactful tool to touch the heart of your church through cultivating the heart of your deacons family. Drawing from Diana’s childhood experience of growing up on ministry and faithful service throughout her adult years as a pastors wife, this book is a “must” read for the deacons wife (husband and older children).
We have also been most fortunate to have Dr. and Mrs. Davis lead and equip our deacons and we are thrilled that others will get this opportunity. With great admiration and sincere conviction we eagerly endorse Deacon Wives by Diana Davis!“
Pastor Chris and Dr. Michelle Metcalf
Lihue Baptist Church
Lihue Hawaii
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“It is my honor to endorse Deacon Wives by Diana Davis. What a wonderful read, and full of helpful resources! I would love to have had a copy when my husband became a Deacon, and I had to learn the responsibilities of a Deacon wife. Well done.”
Betty Spence, Deacon wife
First Baptist Church
Garland TX
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If you have ever longed to add meaning and significance to your ministry as a Deacon’s wife then Deacon Wives, Fresh Ideas to Encourage Your Husband and the Church is a must read. Diana Davis has once again written a book that is both practical and applicable. She has done so in a style that will engage and entertain you.
Dave Rogers, former Director of Learning Development
South Carolina Baptist Convention
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This book we have needed for a long time. It encourages as well as instructs the deacon wife that they have a ministry too. It is a holy call to assist their husband to be the best deacon servant they can be. In many cases the deacon’s wife can use this information to say the right thing at the right time to encourage their husband to minister to someone in need. In today’s world the church must be open to allow God’s called to minister. This is a book for the deacon’s wife and the deacon to understand the need to step up and take charge of their ministry through the church.
Roy Lee Saint, Deacon Specialist
Associate Director
Discipleship and Family Department
Florida Baptist Convention
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This book is a wonderful resource; full of practical ideas to help any deacon’s wife fully partner with her husband to make an eternal impact for the Kingdom of Christ.
Heidi Hackney, Deacon wife
Hope Community Church
Brownsburg IN
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Diana writes from her heart…
She writes from her previous history…
She is a great godly examples of a pastor’s wife…
She has been the mentor for younger women and older women…
She has started women’s ministries…
She is proud of her pastor husband…
She has led by example…
She has a servant’s heart…
She has a love for teaching the women the biblical lessons to live by…
She is hospitable…
She is always thinking of ways to make things better…
She encourages her husband and church family…
She has a strong walk with the Lord…
She prays for her family.
The book, Deacon Wives, is a great example of how I saw Diana live her life while she was at our church. She is a true lady of God.
Linda Aaron, Deacon wife
Humble Area’s First Baptist Church
Humble TX
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“Diana Davis is a gifted communicator with innovative ideas on how to do ministry. Her monthly column in the Indiana Baptist is helpful for pastors and laypeople alike. Her recent work with Deacon Wives has yielded wonderful dividends.
Our church has been beneficiaries of this instruction firsthand from the author during a Deacon and Deacon Wives Retreat. That weekend set a new course for our ladies that has blessed their pastor, their families, and their church.”
Dr. Mark S. Hearn
Senior Pastor, Northside Baptist Church
Indianapolis IN
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“It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a deacon’s wife for thirty years or thirty minutes. You will be challenged by the ideas of Diana Davis and the many scripture reminders to be the deacon’s wife God has called you to be. Diana’s “friend to friend” presentation of the “Fresh Ideas to Encourage Your Husband” offers advice that can be implemented now. No need to wait to get started in being the supportive wife every deacon (and pastor) needs.
Her ideas are not threatening. Any deacon’s wife can begin putting them into practice starting now. But beware, you will find soul-searching, self-assessments that will lead you to search God’s word, pray, and look for ways to serve your church and your God.”
Judy S. Saint
LifeWay Deacon Wife Trainer
Jacksonville FL
ENDORSEMENTS FOR FRESH IDEAS FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY
“Years ago Diana Davis was called personally to minister to women. Since that time, she has served effectively as the women’s ministry leader of several churches while also serving alongside her husband Steve as a minister’s wife. It has been my privilege to witness those fresh, vibrant ministries first hand. Diana has fulfilled the purposes and challenges in this book to develop and maintain a fast-paced, well planned, purposeful, and top quality ministry to women.
I can highly recommend this resource to women leaders and will include it as a textbook for our Women’s Ministry classes at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. What a blessing for women today to use their God-given gifts in ministry to women in the church and community! And, what an added blessing to have valuable resources such as this book to help us develop relevant ministries for women!”
Rhonda H. Kelley, PhD
President’s Wife
Professor of Women’s Ministry
Director of Women’s Ministry Programs
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans LA
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“Fresh Ideas for Women’s Ministry offers a fresh look at starting, revitalizing or supercharging today’s women’s ministry. Written from the perspective of one who has done it, Diana Davis offers a wealth of strategies and plans that any size church or ministry can benefit.”
Terri Stovall, Ph.D.
Dean of Women’s Programs; Associate Professor of Women’s Ministries Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth TX
“I love this book. I have read several resources for Women’s Ministry. Fresh Ideas for Women’s Ministry has the most complete models for Women’s Ministries I’ve ever seen. Diana’s personal experiences shed insight that will help any church develop a model that will succeed in a variety of settings and will encourage missions & ministry.”
Cindy Goodwin, Director
Women’s Missions & Ministries
Florida Baptist Convention
“I love the book! The model is so well laid out. Whether a church wants to begin a women’s ministry or fine tune an existing one, Fresh Ideas for Women’s Ministry has the answers. Every church would be well-served to have a copy in its resource library. Our church has used this - It works!”
Diane Fitzgerald, Women’s Coordinator
First Baptist Church, Griffith Indiana
“Diana Davis is a well-spring of marvelous insights in ministering to women and Fresh Ideas for Women’s Ministry is evidence of that. This book will provide women’s ministry leaders great help in shaping a ministry of quality and purpose. Read it and you will get excited by the possibilities.”
Dr. Jim Witt
Associate Pastor, Missions and Assimilations
First Baptist Church of Garland TX
Diana’s book, with its “Get up and go!” attitude has a destination! That destination is to actually do what has been studied and planned. She invites us to join her in the celebration of the “doing of God’s word.”
Patty Hankins
wife of Louisiana Baptist Convention Executive Director
“Diana’s book not only offers fresh ideas that are practical and easy to implement, they are specific in getting women involved in the mission of God to reach the world beginning with their Jerusalem.”
Jaye Copeland, State Convention of Baptists in Indiana
Childhood & WMU/Women’s Ministry
Indianapolis IN
“Light is one of the best programs I have seen and worked with for training women in the Bible and in ministry!!”
Glad Martin
Former IMB Missionary to ThailandWomen’s Ministry Leadership Team, First Baptist Church, Garland TX
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L.I.G.H.T. is like the contagious JOY that Christa Kinde talks about in her book. It infects the life and heart of the ladies that walk through the doors of our church for L.I.G.H.T. each week.They stay excited about going out and touching people in our community and then they come back week after week to catch the JOY all over again.
L.I.G.H.T. is the best thing that I have been a part of as a church member looking for a way to get excited about doing God’s work, and staying excited. Each week God takes control, and all the plans I have made just seem to spread apart and let the plans God had in mind take over, and by the time I leave our church each week I’m amazed at how much God is truly in conttol of our L.I.G.H.T. ministry. With God leading the way, the ladies of F.B.C. Garland and myself as L.I.G.H.T. Coordinator following His lead, we make a really good team.
Thank you Diana for the Heart you have for ladies ministries because the result of that Love is L.I.G.H.T..
Gail Gee, Women’s Ministry Coordinator
First Baptist Church of Garland TX
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“Women’s ministry helped keep the focus off ME… and on to others as Christ would have it…”
Karen Witherspoon
Women’s ministry participant, Singapore
“LIGHT reaches across the age barriers, uniting women of faith in ministry for blessing the participants as well as the ministries in which they participate!! Whether dividing sugar or assisting a client with clothing selection, the “Touch of the Master’s Hand is felt by those in need”!!
Susan Boyd, Director of Benevolence Ministry
First Baptist Church, Garland TX
“This book is a treasure for any women’s ministry leader. It allows an intimidating job to become organized, fun and rewarding.”
Sharon Butler, Women’s Ministry Planning Team
Blairsville GA
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“Have your creative juices run dry? As a leader in women’s ministry I often need new ideas to keep things exciting and interesting. “Fresh Ideas for Women’s Ministry” does not disappoint! Diana Davis has packed this book with fun and practical suggestions that will breathe new life into your church’s women’s ministry programs. Make use of her vast experience to reach the women of your church and community!”
Kathy Howard, M.R.E. Minister of Adult Education & author of “Before His Throne: Experiencing the Wonder of Intimacy with a Holy God” Midland TX
“Diana Davis knows women’s ministry. It was my pleasure to watch her completely reinvigorate the ministry with women at First Baptist Church, Garland, Texas, where I served as an associate to Steve, her pastor husband.
Diana is pioneer. Her ideas are not only fresh; they work!”
David Francis
Director, Sunday School
LifeWay Church ResourcesNashville TN
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“Diana Davis is a woman who brings the love of Christ into everything she does. You will love her fresh bouquet of ideas that will spruce up your women’s ministry.”
Jaye Martin
Women’s Evangelism Strategist, North American Mission Board, Atlanta GA Director of Women’s Programs, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville KY
Reading this book is an experience that engaged my emotions, my mind, and my inner being. I laughed, I cried, I took notes, and I made plans of how to get this book into the hands of every Southern Baptist woman leader serving in Ohio because serving Jesus is at the heart of this design for women’s ministry. The practical ideas, pre-designed forms/checklists, and the priceless testimonies that saturate this work may be the answer to your prayers for God to work through both your Women On Mission and Women’s Ministry groups.”
Cathy Pound
Women’s Missions and Ministries Resource Group Leader
State Convention of Baptists in Ohio
