Christian Womanhood Publications

In May 1975 the first issue of Christian Womanhood came off the presses. Christian Womanhood Publications was founded by the late Marlene Evans (1933-2001) and is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana. Christian Womanhood was America's first newspaper designed to meet the needs of women and girls with the goal of inspiring and instructing them to be used of God in the home and in the local, fundamental, Bible-believing church.
Christian Womanhood is a magazine designed to strengthen the Christian walk of ladies all over the world so that they might have a profound and positive influence on their husbands, families, and local churches.

Editor in Chief: Dr. Jack Schaap

Dr. Jack Schaap was born in Holland, Michigan. He attended Pillsbury Baptist Bible College and Hyles-Anderson College from which he received his B.S., M.Ed., and D.D. He is married to the former Cindy Hyles, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hyles. Dr. and Mrs. Schaap have two children, Jaclynn and Kenny. Dr. Schaap worked on the staff and faculty of Hyles-Anderson College for over 24 years. The last five of those years he served as the vice president of Hyles-Anderson College. On March 7, 2001, he accepted the call to be pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.

Senior Editor: Mrs. Cindy Schaap

Cindy Schaap is the youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Hyles. She is a 1980 graduate of Hyles-Anderson College. In 1998, Mrs. Schaap was honored with a Doctor of Letters degree.

After Mrs. Schaap's father went to Heaven in February 2001, First Baptist Church looked to her husband as the next leader of the church. Brother and Mrs. Schaap accepted the pastorate on March 7, 2001, and they have led the church to new growth.

Mrs. Schaap is the author of nine books. Her first book, A Wife's Purpose, was published by the Sword of the Lord in 1992 and continues to be a best seller. Her companion books, Silk and Purple and A Meek and Quiet Spirit, detail the lives of 56 Bible ladies. She then wrote the only authorized biography of Dr. Jack Hyles, a 520-page book entitled The Fundamental Man. Her fifth book, From the Coal Mines to the Gold Mines, an authorized biography of Dr. Russell Anderson, was published simultaneously with her book, Living on the Bright Side. Her books are written with sensitivity, depth, keenness, profundity, and intensity. In 2006 she wrote Training Kings and Queens, a child rearing book that addresses every phase of the mother/child relationship from pregnancy through adult children. Her newest book will be released at the 2007 Christian Womanhood Spectacular.

When Marlene Evans, the founder and editor of Christian Womanhood, went to Heaven in 2001, Mrs. Schaap assumed the leadership of the magazine. Since she accepted the position of senior editor, the magazine has doubled in subscriptions. She also serves as the conference director of the annual Christian Womanhood Spectacular, a meeting of as many as 7,000 ladies. Mrs. Schaap has traveled widely and is an oft-requested conference speaker.

Mrs. Schaap is also a faculty member at Hyles-Anderson College, a ministry of First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.

Married June 1, 1979, the Schaaps are the parents of two adult children: Jaclynn, who is married to Mr. Todd Weber, and Kenny, who is married to the former Candace Hooker. The Schaaps have two grandchildren, Lyndsay and Raymond Weber.

Founder: Mrs. Marlene Evans

November 11, 1933 - July 8, 2001

Marlene Evans was born November 11, 1933, in Wymore, Nebraska, to Alvin and Helen Zugmier. Mrs. Evans holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Bob Jones University, a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education from Bob Jones University, a Master of Education degree in Educational Organization and Supervision from the University of Tennessee, and a Doctor of Humanities degree from Hyles-Anderson College. Mrs. Evans served as the Dean of Women at Hyles- Anderson College for over 20 years and as a faculty member for the entire history of the college since 1972. Mrs. Evans taught speech, psychology courses, education courses, and a unique class for ladies called Christian Womanhood.

In 1975 Mrs. Evans became the founder and editor of Christian Womanhood, America's first monthly newspaper designed to meet the needs of women and girls with the goal of inspiring and instructing them to be used of God in the home and in the local, fundamental, Bible believing church. Throughout the 28+ year history of Christian Womanhood, Mrs. Evans authored 17 books and 1 pamphlet and traveled nationwide as an oft-requested conference speaker. For more than a quarter of a century, she conducted an annual convention for women, the Christian Womanhood Spectacular, which had as many as 7,000 women in attendance.

Mrs. Evans' down-to-earth teaching and homespun humor were used of God to help ladies in their marriages, in their child rearing, in their service to God, and in all other relationships of life. During her cancer battle, she had many "cancer buddies" who were inspired to continue on in spite of medical dilemmas. Her favorite Bible verse and the philosophy by which she lived was Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice."

Mrs. Evans "coined" many quotable expressions as she taught college girls, spoke to ladies at conferences, and led her team of coworkers. Among her statements that are timeless and will be remembered are "Rejoice always"; "One step at a time"; "I see gold glittering"; "The five sins of Christian women"; I'm going to live until I die"; "Give a gift of words"; "Make every day a Christmas day"; "Make the chimes ring!"; "Redbirds, rubies, and rainbows"; "You 'vill bloom again"; "Bronze every moment"; "Glory in not knowing"; "Circle of protection"; "My nest is best"; "My goal...a dirty Bible"; "Black dog! White dog! Which will it be?"; "Women used of God"; "Love is teamwork"; and "Different women are peculiar."

At age 67, she passed away peacefully at her home in Schererville, Indiana, and went to be with her Lord after a courageous 19-year battle with cancer.

Christian Womanhood Staff

Heidi Albert

Heidi Albert is a sophomore at Hyles-Anderson College from Ellettsville, Indiana, and began working for CW in September of 2007 as a work scholarship employee. Heidi is Mrs. Nanci Wonson's secretary assisting her with Mrs. Schaap's class work and other duties. Heidi is the daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Kevin Albert of Lifeway Baptist Church of Ellettsville, Indiana.

Lisa Bates

Lisa began working for Christian Womanhood as a young wife with no children in 1996. When their first child was born in January of 1998 Lisa quit working to be a stay-at-home mom. Lisa and her husband Ron have two children, Brian (10) and Meghan (7). Lisa returned to working for CW part time February 13, 2006. As our senior receptionist, she is usually the friendly voice you hear when you call Christian Womanhood. Lisa is a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College.

Julie Busby

Julie Busby began working for Christian Womanhood in September 2004 as a temporary employee for the Christian Womanhood Spectacular. After the Spectacular a position became available and Julie is now the marketing director for CW. Julie, who was born and reared in Niagara Falls, Canada, is a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College. Julie is married to Ken Busby who is the building and maintenance administrator at First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana. The Busbys have two children, Mario and Ty.

Ashleigh Dellafiora

Ashleigh Dellafiora is a freshman at Hyles-Anderson College from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and began working for CW in September of 2007 as a work scholarship employee. Ashleigh works for Janice Wolfe in the Subscription department helping process drop ship orders, filing, and caring for other details of the office. Ashleigh also plays the harp in the First Baptist Church of Hammond orchestra.

Gina Eyer

Gina Eyer began working for Christian Womanhood in October 1998. Gina is the Customer Service manager and purchaser for Christian Womanhood. She is a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College. Gina and her family are very involved at First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, where her dad is a deacon, her parents are Sunday school teachers, and Gina is a bus captain and Sunday school teacher of fifth grade girls.

Carissa Grafton

As the daughter of a CW employee, Carissa Grafton began volunteering for Christian Womanhood at the age of 7. Carissa worked part time for Christian Womanhood in the summertime during her high school years. In September 2005 Carissa was hired to work for Janice Wolfe in the CW subscription department processing subscriptions, drop ship orders, and caring for other details of the department. Carissa is a student at Hyles-Anderson College.

Jane Grafton

Jane Grafton began working for Christian Womanhood in September of 1977. In November 2006 she became the managing editor of Christian Womanhood. She is also on the Christian Womanhood Spectacular planning committee and is a national conference speaker. Jane  is the author of six books and is a regular contributor to the Christian Womanhood magazine. She is married to Tom Grafton who is the assistant academic dean at Hyles-Anderson College. They have one daughter, Carissa, who is a student at Hyles-Anderson College.

Emily Kurtz

Emily Kurtz is a freshman at Hyles-Anderson College from Durham, North Carolina, and began working for CW in November 2007 as a work scholarship employee. Emily works for Janice Wolfe in the subscription department helping with drop ship processing, filing, and other duties.

Sarah Martin

Sarah Martin is a sophomore at Hyles-Anderson College from Martinsburg, West Virginia, and began working for CW in September of 2006 as a work scholarship employee. Sarah is one of the CW receptionists, and also fulfills many other responsibilities and duties for her supervisor Miss Gina Eyer. Sarah also plays the flute in the First Baptist Church of Hammond orchestra.

Toni Mason

Toni Mason began working for Christian Womanhood in September of 2006 as the registration coordinator for the Christian Womanhood Spectacular. Toni is married to Brother Stewart Mason who is the Director of student recruitment and a Bible teacher at Hyles-Anderson College. The Masons have three daughters, Amanda, Kristin, Lauren, and Rebecca.

Valerie Morales

Valerie Morales began working for Christian Womanhood in July 2007. She has proved to be an invaluable employee as Mrs. Jane Grafton's secretary and the Christian Womanhood Spectacular office assistant for Mrs. Cindy Schaap. Valerie is married to Al Morales, construction project manager for a large national corporation. They have one son, Jeremy.

Penny Owens

Penny was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.  She met her husband in high school, and they began dating her senior year.  They were married in 1970.  After a stint in the Navy, they moved back home and became very active in their church.  Their preacher took them to Youth Conference in 1974, and it changed their lives forever.

 Brother and Mrs. Owens came to Hyles-Anderson College in 1978 and graduated in 1982.  They spent 21 years in the pastorate.

In 2003 the Owenses moved back to First Baptist Church of Hammond.  Penny worked for five years at Hammond Baptist Junior High as a secretary.  She is now Mrs. Cindy Schaap's secretary.

The Owenses have five children (three girls and two boys) and eight grandchildren.

Sarah Petropoulos

Sarah started working for Christian Womanhood in June of 2008.  She works in the orders department, meeting all the needs of our faithful customers.  Sarah grew up in the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, and is the oldest of five children.  She graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in September of 2005 and currently works on a bus route and in the nurseries of First Baptist Church.

Linda Stubblefield

Linda Stubblefield began working for Christian Womanhood just months after its inception in 1976. In 1990 she became the assistant editor of Christian Womanhood. Linda is invaluable to our team as the layout designer for all of the CW book publications. She is a regular contributor to the Christian Womanhood magazine and is a conference speaker. Linda is married to David Stubblefield, the academic dean at Hyles-Anderson College. The Stubblefields have two married daughters, Melissa and Bethany.

Kalynn Suba

Kalynn Suba grew up at First Baptist Church of Church of Hammond, Indiana. Kalynn began working for Christian Womanhood in June 2006. She is our bookkeeper and "detail girl" keeping all of our records. Kalynn is a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College.

Loretta Walker

Loretta Walker has been the Christian Womanhood Mini-Spectacular coordinator since 1988. Loretta is also on the Christian Womanhood Spectacular Planning committee, is a national conference speaker, the author of three books and is a regular contributor to the Christian Womanhood magazine. Loretta is married to Evangelist Kevin Walker who is also a field representative for Hyles-Anderson College. Kevin and Loretta are both Hyles-Anderson College graduates. The Walkers have three children, Jeanie Mae, K.W., and Joe.

 

Janice Wolfe

Janice Wolfe became a part of the Christian Womanhood Spectacular Planning Committee in September 1998. In September 2002 Janice was hired to work in the Christian Womanhood office. She is the Circulation Manager for Christian Womanhood supervising the subscription department. Janice is also the editor of the marriage column, A Wife's Purpose, in the Christian Womanhood magazine. Janice is a graduate of Hyles-Anderson College. She is married to Dan Wolfe who is the Media Coordinator for First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana. The Wolfes have seven children, Tiffany, Tabi,  Deanna, Heather, Gregory, David, and Katie. Tabi is a missionary to China as a part of the First Baptist Church of Hammond China Missions Team.