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Highlights
- Willie JohnsonGranddaughter of a slave.Rejected by her father.Sold by her mother.Abused by her husband.
- Author(s): Wagner Lori
- 260 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Religious
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About the Book
"Through the Waters" is the biography of Willie Johnson, a biracial woman who rose above abuse and social stigma to minister in the Deep South and coast to coast during segregation and the Civil Rights era. Sister Willie's powerful ministry intermingled song, Scripture, and a unique demonstration of spiritual gifts that were unusual in her day.Book Synopsis
Willie Johnson
Granddaughter of a slave.
Rejected by her father.
Sold by her mother.
Abused by her husband.
How did a biracial woman become accepted to preach revivals in the Deep South and coast to coast during segregation and the Civil Rights movement? How did she rise above abuse, social stigma, and cultural limitations to step with anointing and confidence into pulpits all across America with her majestic cape swirling about her shoulders?
From the 1930s to the 1980s, Sister Willie's powerful ministry intermingled song, Scripture, and a unique demonstration of spiritual gifts that were unusual in her day. Everywhere she ministered, she was beloved and highly esteemed, and lives were changed. Read Through the Waters and learn how to rise above your obstacles from the inspiring life and ministry of Willie Johnson.
Review Quotes
"In her newest book, Through the Waters, Lori Wagner introduces readers to one of yesteryear's most dynamic Apostolic evangelists. When I was just a boy, Sister Willie Johnson held powerful revivals in my home church. I was nearly mesmerized by her anointing and genuine Apostolic ministry. I highly recommend this book."
--Jack Cunningham, Virginia District Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International
"Through the Waters unfolds the story about the life and ministry of Willie Johnson in ways that bring to life that irrepressible wisdom and Holy Spirit anointed gift that those who knew her treasure so highly. This book is itself a gift."
--Dan Scott, Pastor, Christ Church Nashville, Nashville, TN
"If you would like to be encouraged or challenged to be more faithful and dedicated in your walk with God, add Through the Waters to your library."
--Chris Sowards, Pastor, Open Door, Charleston, WV
"I believe every woman in ministry should take the time to read this powerful memoir of a woman sold by her mother, shunned by her father, beaten by her husband, and promoted by God. Your life will be changed forevermore."
--Jessica M. Marquez, Founder and Director, Women Ministering to Women International