Demonstrates the integral participation of women in the church's mission from
the first century to the twentieth century, showing how they have overcome
obstacles to their ministries and have transformed cultural constraints to
spread the gospel.
The Trobisches significantly influenced discussions on love, sex, gender identity, and marriage in the mid-20th century through Walter's widely read book, I Loved a Girl. Released in 1962, it sold over a million copies and was translated into seventy languages, prompting thousands of readers to seek their guidance. They established an international marriage counseling ministry to address these inquiries. Despite their paternalistic views typical of their era, their insights into sexuality aided Christians in both Africa and the U.S. in adapting to evolving sexual norms.