I have been working on a "persona" as A Preacher Woman. "Personas" are programs I am developing to do historical costumed programs. Although I can easily find women in the 1700's with Wesley, I think I will focus Holiness/Methodist Woman (late 19th - early 20th century). The women inspiring this are largely coming from Methodism, Wesleyanism, the Holiness Movement and the early Pentecostal movement I love 'dressing up' so may well add costumes from the Regency and early Victorian before it is all over!It is still rough getting the right look and the right stories. Plus, the program will need to be diverse enough to address several religious traditions. A lot of homework and research involved with that process.
These women were True pioneers, as most church groups did not allow women to preach, these women challenged what men said to follow a higher power. They responded to what they felt God was telling them in their hearts. Challenging the status quo they stood in the pulpit, went on the mission fields, created ministries, and left a lasting impression.
Some of the historical inspirations include Dorothy Downes, Sarah Crosby, Phoebe Palmer, Catherine Booth, Alma B. White, Rachel Sizelove, Maria Woodworth-Etter and Aimee Semple McPherson.
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Further reading -
Women Preachers in Early Methodism at http://www.victorshepherd.on.ca/heritage/Women%20Preachers.htm
Women Leaders in the Wesleyan Movement at http://www.craigladams.com/blog/files/women-leaders-in-wesleyan-movements.html
Maria Woodworth-Etter at http://www.godsgenerals.com/person_m_woodsworth-etter.htm
Lesson Plans at http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/NHTIC/educate/plans.html
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