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Books written by Virginia UMC clergy may be helpful to VAUMC clergy and laity for personal reflection or for small group or other group study. Below find a listing of clergy who have shared their books with the conference Communications Office. To share your information, email communications@vaumc.org.
*Books do not necessarily reflect the opinion or stance of the Virginia Conference.*
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Courage:
Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith
by: Tom Berlin
Defying Gravity:
Break Free from the Culture of More
by: Tom Berlin
Reckless Love:
Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor
by: Tom Berlin
Restored:
Finding Redemption in Our Mess
by: Tom Berlin
The Generous Church:
A Guide for Pastors
by: Tom Berlin
The Life of Jesus for Lent
by: Mike Browder
Does Your Church Have a Prayer?:
Bible Study and leader’s guide for local church strategic mission planning
by: Marc Brown
Lay Servants:
As Christian Transformational Leaders
by: Marc Brown
Blessed Wrestling: Biblical Reflections on Discerning God’s Call
by: Jessie Squires Colwell
Creation’s Call: A Lenten Guide to Spiritual Renewal
by: Jessie Squires Colwell
A Daily Dose of
Godly Encouragement:
Medicine for Tough Days (Book 1: Winter)
by: Larry E. Davies
In the Beginning:
A Look at our world through the Lens of Environmental Science
by: Tim Farabaugh
Lay Pastoral Care Giving
by: Tim Farabaugh
Ministry to and with the Elderly
by: Tim Farabaugh
Restless Hearts:
Where Do I Go Now, God?
A curriculum with DVD for young adults exploring vocation.
by: Alex Joyner
A Space for Peace in the Holy Land:
An exploration of contemporary Israel and Palestine through history and theology containing ‘interludes’ with creative peacemakers.
by: Alex Joyner
Living Faithfully:
Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
by: Alex Joyner
What’s in the Bible About Us?:
What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
by: Alex JoynerNevertheless, She Preached:
The Story of the Two Earliest Methodist Clergywomen in Virginia
by: Margaret Kutz
Watermelon Seeds:
Stories, Thoughts and Ponderings of a Local Pastor Considering the Seeds of the Faithful
by: Steven Melester
The Strangest
(But Best Ever)
Living Nativity Scene
Based on a True Story
by: Bass MitchellAfter Death, Then What?:
Comfort for Those Who Are Grieving
by: Bass Mitchell
Amazing Grapes:
Reflections on Holy Communion
by: Bass Mitchell
God Believes In You!:
Hope and Encouragement When Times Get Tough
by: Bass Mitchell
ever Said It:
Stuff Jesus Never Said, So Stop Saying He Said It
by: Teer Hardy, Taylor Mertins, & Dr. Johanna Hartelius
There’s A Woman in the Pulpit:
Christian Clergywomen share their hard days, Holy moments, & the healing power of humor.
contributor:
Deborah Lewis
I Like Big Buts:
Reflections on Romans
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
Crazy Talk:
The Stories Jesus Told
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
Modern Day Parables
by: Jacob Sahms
An Effective Approach to Cooperative Parishes:
A Congregational Guide to Discernment and Implementation
by: Jason Stanley
The Art of Proclamation:
The Sermons of Rev. Dr. Donald E. Williams
by: Donald E. Williams
An Investigation into the Relationship between Aristotelian Eudaimonia and Christian Discipleship:
A Thomistic Perspective
by: Donald E. Williams
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Defying Gravity: Break Free from the Culture of More
Author: Tom Berlin Our possessions can create unbearable weight and affect our ability to serve and thrive. How do we defy gravity and find freedom? In this 4-week small group study and stewardship campaign, pastor and author Tom Berlin explores what is required to sustain a vibrant life, what we
Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith
Author: Tom Berlin Courage is the foundational virtue required for the Christian life. But often we wonder if we have what it takes to live the vital life Jesus offers his disciples. In Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith, pastor and author Tom Berlin challenges us to unlock