Women, HIV, and the church : in search of refuge / edited by Arthur J. Ammann and Julie Ponsford Holland.

Includes bibliographical references.

Women, HIV, and the heart of God / Mark A. Labberton -- HIV and AIDS: a brief overview / Arthur J. Ammann -- A "Christian" response to epidemics? Theological and historical considerations / Darrel W. Amundsen -- "Our women amazed us": the role of women in the story of redemption / Daniel B. Clendenin -- A biblical case for the value and dignity of women / Sharon Gallagher -- Feminization of the HIV epidemic / Arthur J. Ammann -- Theology of care for the vulnerable / David W. Gill -- A Christian look at suffering in a time of HIV / Susan S. Phillips -- Women as compassionate champions: the doers and the leaders / Nyambura J. Njoroge -- Stories from women with HIV / Erika Nossokoff & Arthur J. Ammann -- HIV: expansion of the epidemic, prevention, and treatment / Arthur J. Ammann -- The Church as a refuge for women affected by HIV / Nupanga Weanzana -- Appendix 1. The 20 most frequently asked questions about HIV and AIDS -- Appendix 2. Christian organizational and denominational statements on HIV and AIDS / compiled and edited by Arthur J. Ammann -- Appendix 3. Glossary.