Journey to the Well

By Vashti M. McKenzie

Book Overview

In July 2000, Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie crowned a long career as pastor, broadcaster, and community developer with her election to the bishopric of the African Methodist Episcopal Church-the first time ever a woman has been selected. A powerful minister, a poised and attractive woman, a caring community leader, wife and mother, Bishop McKenzie was the subject of a front-page New York Timesprofile and communicates her message to tens of thousands each year with her electrifying preaching style. Now, in Journey to the Well, she shares her wisdom with Christian women of all denominations, everywhere. Journey to the Welltakes the biblical story of the Samaritan woman who meets Jesus at the well. It breaks down her experience-and the author's own-into twelve lessons through which a woman can empower herself, conquer adversity, and accomplish great things in her life. Each lesson includes Bible quotations, inspirational sayings, activities, and self-exploratory questions to guide the reader in a transforming return to God, self, and community-breaking through racial, gender, cultural, and ethnic barriers to discover a new, enlightened way of thinking and living.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670884847
• ISBN13: 9780670884841
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Viking Adult
• Length: 241 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 0.9" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

A Journey of Self Preservation

I've always been receptive to new ideas, in fact I keep my eyes and ears open for opportunities to grow and in, Journey To The Well, Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie has nourished me. There are twelve lessons and at the end of each are exercises designed to enhance, enrich, and ready us.Through Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie's teachings we learn not to discount our selves, how to add value to our lives, and emerge from behind veils of anonymity. In her own words she states, "That until a healthy, loving relationship that promotes your full potential happens, resist the urge to become a perpetual lady in waiting, never living fully and never feeling complete or whole. Live your life to the fullest - now and always." Her message is, "When we live to the fullest we are innovative and not merely duplicating."Just as Jesus reached out to the masses, so is she. She speaks in terms that we all can understand and relate to. Her modern day parables are compelling and make excellent analogies.

There's more than water at the Well

Journey to the Well takes an otherwise short scripture and explores the role of Jesus in the lives of everyday women. McKenzie delves into our lives and roles as women and shows how we can experience a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her style of writing is engaging and inviting and kept me savoring with anticipation of each new chapter. A must read for all women, especially those needing affirmation of the importance of their relationship with the Most High.

A Must Read for ALL Women

Bishop McKenzie reveals to her audience exactly why she is the first female Bishop in the AME church, this book is dynamic! Through using relevant metaphors of everyday life Bishop McKenzie retells the Samaritain woman's encounter with Jesus at the well. The activites that are included with each chapter help promote spiritual growth and understanding. This is a journey truly worth taking!

life changing

I have read the book and was blessed to see the play. My favorite quote: 'I release my tears to make room for my tomorrow"This book is a tool that will assist in the self-reflection, self-evaluation process in order to move past every issue of rejection, doubt, fear, low self-esteem, the overworked mother, overtime spouse, and every other label that others have placed on you in which you adopted their view of who you are, but this book will not only clarify who you are but whose you are.Get the book as well as the journal and take a journey into meeting the man who can tell you all about yourself!You first must take inner reflection therefore to see the outer manifestation. Be blessed through this literary work that will fill your spirit, mind, body and soul.Simply life changing.

Journey to the Well

This is a life-changing book. It has served as both a life guide and motivation tool. I strongly recommend this book to anyone that is searching for the true woman within or that wants to strengthen and enhance the woman they know themselves to be. This book is very practical. Mrs. McKenzie writes in a way that is very easy to follow and understand. This is an AWESOME life guide.