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.*
Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith
by: Tom Berlin
Defying Gravity: Break Free from the Culture of More
by: Tom Berlin
Does Your Church Have a Prayer?
by: Marc Brown
Bible Study and leader’s guide for local church strategic mission planning
Ministry to and with the Elderly
by: Tim Farabaugh
Call Him God’s Son:
An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary
by: Alex Joyner
An Advent Study based on the Revised Common Lectionary
Restless Hearts:
Where Do I Go Now, God?
by: Alex Joyner
A curriculum with DVD for you ng adults exploring vocation.
Nevertheless, She Preached
by: Margaret Kutz
The story of the two earliest Methodist Clergywomen in Virginia
Watermelon Seeds
by: Steven Melester
Stories, Thoughts and Ponderings of a Local Pastor Considering the Seeds of the Faithful
Never Said It
by: Taylor Mertins & Teer Hardy
Stuff Jesus Never Said, So Stop Saying He Said It
God Believes in You!
by: Bass Mitchell
Hope and Encouragement when Times get tough.
Reckless Love: Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor
by: Tom Berlin
The Generous Church: A Guide for Pastors
by: Tom Berlin
In the Beginning
by: Tim Farabaugh
A Look at our world through the Lens pf Environmental Science
A Guide to Christian Administration
by: Tim Farabaugh
Hard Times Come Again No More
by: Alex Joyner
A look at the perennial question of faith in the midst of suffering.
What’s in the Bible About the Holy Spirit?
by: Alex Joyner
What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
Waiting for Life
by: Eric Kleppinger
Crazy Talk: The Stories Jesus Told
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
Cancer is Funny:
Keeping Faith in Stage-Serious Chemo
by: Jason Micheli
Amazing Grapes:
Reflections on Holy Communion
by: Bass Mitchell
Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess
by: Tom Berlin
Lay Servants:
as Christian Transformational Leaders
by: Marc Brown
part of the curriculum for Lay Servant Ministries of the UMC
Lay Pastoral Care Giving
by: Tim Farabaugh
A Space for Peace in the Holy Land
by: Alex Joyner
An exploration of contemporary Israel and Palestine through history and theology containing ‘interludes’ with creative peacemakers.
Living Faithfully:
Human Sexuality and the United Methodist Church
by: Alex Joyner
A study of issues related to current debates surrounding human sexuality in the United Methodist Church.
What’s in the Bible About Us?
by: Alex Joyner
What’s in the Bible and why should I care?
There’s a Woman in the Pulpit
contributor:
Deborah Lewis
Christian Clergywomen share their hard days, Holy moments, & the healing power of humor.
I Like Big Buts:
Reflections on Romans
by: Taylor Mertins, Jason Micheli, & Teer Hardy
After Death, Then What?
by: Bass Mitchell
Comfort for those who are grieving.
The Mustard Seed Diary:
Stories of God’s grace in troubling times.
by: Jacob Sahms
Join Book launch at Bethia UMC in Chesterfield on Sunday, Janaury 29 at 11 a.m.