Books by VAUMC Clergy
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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 [email protected].
*Books do not necessarily reflect the opinion or stance of the Virginia Conference.*
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The Third Day: Living the Resurrection
by: Tom Berlin
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Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith
by: Tom Berlin
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Defying Gravity:
Break Free from the Culture of More
by: Tom Berlin
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Reckless Love
Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor
by: Tom Berlin
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Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess
by: Tom Berlin
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The Generous Church:
A Guide for Pastors
by: Tom Berlin
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The Life of Jesus for Lent
by: Mike Browder
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Bible Study and leader’s guide for local church strategic mission planning
by: Marc Brown
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As Christian Transformational Leaders
by: Marc Brown
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Thirty Days With King David: On Leadership
by: Larry Buxton
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Blessed Wrestling: Biblical Reflections on Discerning God’s Call
by: Jessie Squires Colwell
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A Daily Dose of Godly Encouragement: Medicine for Tough Days (Book 1: Winter)
by: Larry E. Davies
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A Guide to Christian Administration
by: Tim Farabaugh
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A Look at our world through the Lens of Environmental Science
by: Tim Farabaugh
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by: Tim Farabaugh
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Ministry to and with the Elderly
by: Tim Farabaugh
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Restless Hearts:
Where Do I Go Now, God?
A curriculum with DVD for young adults exploring vocation.
by: Alex Joyner
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An exploration of contemporary Israel and Palestine through history and theology containing ‘interludes’ with creative peacemakers.
by: Alex Joyner
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Call Him God’s Son:
An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary
by: Alex Joyner
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Suffering and Hope
by: Alex Joyner
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What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
by: Alex Joyner
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Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
by: Alex Joyner
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What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
by: Alex Joyner
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A Trial Guide for Discovering Christianity
by: Eric Kleppinger
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The Story of the Two Earliest Methodist Clergywomen in Virginia
by: Margaret Kutz
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by: Jake McGlothin
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Stories, Thoughts and Ponderings of a Local Pastor Considering the Seeds of the Faithful
by: Steven Melester
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Stuff Jesus Never Said, So Stop Saying He Said It
by: Teer Hardy, Taylor Mertins, & Dr. Johanna Hartelius
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Christian Clergywomen share their hard days, Holy moments, & the healing power of humor.
contributor: Deborah Lewis
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Reflections on Romans
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
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The Stories Jesus Told
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
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Keeping Faith in Stage-Serious Chemo
by: Jason Micheli
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Comfort for those who are grieving.
by: Bass Mitchell
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Reflections on Holy Communion
by: Bass Mitchell
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Hope and Encouragement When Times Get Tough
by: Bass Mitchell
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Where is God?:
Children Dealing with Grief.
by: Barbara Lynne Parker
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Stories of God’s grace in troubling times.
by: Jacob Sahms
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by: Jacob Sahms
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An Effective Approach to Cooperative Parishes:
A Congregational Guide to Discernment and Implementation
by: Jason Stanley
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An Investigation into the Relationship between Aristotelian Eudaimonia and Christian Discipleship: A Thomistic Perspective
by: Donald E. Williams