The present book is about the contribution and role of women leaders in the growth and development of Indian Churches in general and Assemblies of God Church in particular. The author argues that though women constitute the major precinct in the Assemblies of God Church and are actively involved in all Church related activities and developments; their contributions are taken lightly by the male historians. Their roles, functions and contributions are not recorded or recognized sufficiently in the historical records and writings of the Churches. The author did an extensive research and brought out women pioneers and leaders who played a pivotal role in the growth of the Indian Churches. The author proposed some of the steps to be undertaken for a leadership development programme for women that will empower women's leadership in the Church and Society. Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Abstract Introduction 1. Origin and Growth of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements in Kerala 2. The Role of Women Leaders in the Origin and Growth of the Pentecostal Movement in Kerala 3. The Status and Roles of Women in the Present Day Asemblies of God in General and Kannur District in Particular 4. Leadership Development Programme for Women in Assemblies of God in Kannur District Conclusion Bibliogrphy Questionnaire Index of Subjects Index of Authors and Leaders Dr. Clara Mathew Shiju is a member of Christian Evangelistic Assemblies. She hails from Kannur district in Kerala. Her theological journey started in the year 1992. She did Bachelor of Theology from Madras Theological College under Senate of Serampore College (University), Bachelor of Divinity from Union Biblical Seminary/New Theological College under Senate of Serampore College (University), Master of Divinity from Gospel For Asia Biblical Seminary (now known as Believers Church Seminary), and Doctor of Ministry from Senate of Serampore College (University). She served as lecturer in Bible College of Ministries, Visakhapatnam; Doon Bible College and New Theological College, Dehradun. Her area of interest is Christian Ministry and Church History.