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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Protestantism & Protestant Churches
In Matarenda/Talents in Zimbabwean Pentecostalism, the fourteen
contributors to this multidisciplinary collection reflect on how
Pentecostalism contributes to the empowerment of marginalised
societies, how it empowers women in particular through the
matarenda (talents) principles, and how it contributes to the
development of wider society. All but three of the authors are
Zimbabwean Pentecostals. The book deals with such subjects as
gender equality, economics and finance, poverty alleviation and
sustainable development, education, and entrepreneurship. A
remarkable independent Zimbabwean church has harnessed biblical
principles from the Parable of the Talents to empower women and
those marginalised by economic disasters. It is particularly
relevant for understanding the potential of African Pentecostalism
in dealing with social and economic challenges.
There are few things more joyous in a congregation than the
presentation of a new baby or small child for baptism. But even
lifelong Christians can lack an understanding of the theology and
terminology surrounding baptism. The Baptism of Your Child answers
common questions new parents and new members with small children
may have about having their children baptized, and it includes
prayers and ideas for helping children grow in their faith.
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