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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Does Your Church Have a Prayer?:
Bible Study and leader’s guide for local church strategic mission planning
by: Marc Brown
Blessed Wrestling: Biblical Reflections on Discerning God’s Call
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
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
What’s in the Bible About Us?:
What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
by: Alex Joyner
Nevertheless, 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 Mitchell
Never 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
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