Melanie Springer Mock

Lady Midrash

Arts & Literature

“In this accessible collection, Greene gives voices to women in the Bible who have been silenced for too long. Greene's well-informed poems bear witness to the ways women have contributed to God's grand story, while also challenging readers to see the Bible in all its complexities. Reading these poems has deepened my appreciation for scripture and for the women whose lives are inscribed there.”

The #MeToo Reckoning

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“I am deeply grateful for Ruth Everhart and her timely work. The #MeToo Reckoning bears witness to the pain Everhart and others have experienced as survivors of sexual assault, affirming that women's voices need to be heard—and affirmed—if churches want to create safe spaces where girls and women can thrive. I am especially grateful for Everhart's work at dismantling the patriarchal structures, systemic and otherwise, that have allowed some to continue abusing others without reprisal. And I appreciate Everhart's careful consideration of Scripture and her insistence that Jesus longs for his people to end sexual assault in all its manifestations. In a time when #MeToo survivors are numberless, this is the good news we need to hear.”

The Essential Dale Suderman Reader

History & Biography

“In some ways, Dale Suderman lived against the grain of his traditional Mennonite upbringing: he served as an American soldier in Vietnam; he was a gay man; he struggled and overcame an addiction to alcohol; he smoked incessantly. But The Essential Dale Suderman Reader reveals how deeply and profoundly Suderman manifested Anabaptist values of nonconformity, hospitality, empathy, peacemaking, and loving God by loving others. Those who knew Suderman through his words will be enriched by this volume, as will those encountering him here for the very first time.”

The Jesus Quotient

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Jennie Harrop is a masterful storyteller and a masterful teacher. Both these God-given gifts inform The Jesus Quotient, a beautifully written book that pushes us to rethink the challenges facing twenty-first-century churches.”

Working in Mysterious Ways

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Dr. Kathy Heininge’s memoir, Working in Mysterious Ways, is a treatise on love. Kathy weaves her love for family, friends, vocation, and the Catholic church through each compelling chapter. Her story bears witness to heartache that can accompany deep love—but also beauty and joy. A lifelong teacher, Kathy guided countless students to see nuance and complexity in literature. Her excellent memoir reflects this gift, calling us to love deeply despite challenges we face.”