Books by VAUMC Clergy
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.*
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
Bible Study and leader’s guide for local church strategic mission planning
by: Marc Brown
As Christian Transformational Leaders
by: Marc Brown
A Guide to Christian Administration
by: Tim Farabaugh
A Look at our world through the Lens of Environmental Science
by: Tim Farabaugh
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
An exploration of contemporary Israel and Palestine through history and theology containing ‘interludes’ with creative peacemakers.
by: Alex Joyner
Call Him God’s Son:
An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary
by: Alex Joyner
Suffering and Hope
by: Alex Joyner
Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
by: Alex Joyner
What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
by: Alex Joyner
What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
by: Alex Joyner
A Trial Guide for Discovering Christianity
by: Eric Kleppinger
The Story of the Two Earliest Methodist Clergywomen in Virginia
by: Margaret Kutz
by: Jake McGlothin
Stories, Thoughts and Ponderings of a Local Pastor Considering the Seeds of the Faithful
by: Steven Melester
Stuff Jesus Never Said, So Stop Saying He Said It
by: Teer Hardy, Taylor Mertins, & Dr. Johanna Hartelius
Christian Clergywomen share their hard days, Holy moments, & the healing power of humor.
contributor: Deborah Lewis
Reflections on Romans
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
The Stories Jesus Told
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
Keeping Faith in Stage-Serious Chemo
by: Jason Micheli
Comfort for those who are grieving.
by: Bass Mitchell
Reflections on Holy Communion
by: Bass Mitchell
Hope and Encouragement When Times Get Tough
by: Bass Mitchell
Stories of God’s grace in troubling times.
by: Jacob Sahms
An Effective Approach to Cooperative Parishes:
A Congregational Guide to Discernment and Implementation
by: Jason Stanley
An Investigation into the Relationship between Aristotelian Eudaimonia and Christian Discipleship: A Thomistic Perspective
by: Donald E. Williams