Download or read book In the Footsteps of Phoebe written by Cheryl D. Naumann and published by Concordia Publishing House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a rich and insightful look at the deaconess vocation and its blessing to the LCMS. Utilizing primary sources to document the inspiring story of the deaconess movement within the LCMS, it fills a significant gap in the annals of synodical history. Collected in this one volume is a record of events as well as the thoughts and actions of deaconesses during every era of the Synod's history.