Reintegrating Ministry
Extension Ministers
 Eminent United Methodist historian Russell Richey skillfully analyzes the evolving marginalization of "extension ministers"-United Methodist clergypersons serving the denomination in ministry settings beyond the local parish. Drawing on denominational history, theological argument, and practical experience, Richey offers trenchant insights for reintegrating this vital ministry into the United Methodist connectional covenant today. Order Now!
Preaching to the Future
Preaching for the Twenty-first Century
 How do United Methodist preachers proclaim the good news of the Word in a world of unprecedented complexity and change? The six essays in this volume offer rich insight into key dimensions of this intricate question. Topics cover preaching amid a plurality of cultures and languages, recovering the Apostle Paul as a resource for preaching, the relationship of preaching and theology, incorporating Methodist doctrine into preaching, and preaching as a vehicle for pastoral care. Order Now!
Advancement for All?
Wealth, Poverty, and Economy in God's World
 While globalization opens new opportunities for advancement and prosperity to millions of people, millions of others see little of these benefits. How do Christians respond to the interrelated realities of wealth, poverty, and economy in an increasingly globalized world? Five eminent scholars – Rob van Drimmelen, Max Stackhouse, Douglas Meeks, Ellen Charry, and Pamela Couture – offer penetrating insights on key aspects of this complex and urgent question. Order Now!
Problems and Prospects
The Orders of Ministry
 For quadrennia, United Methodists have been raising raised questions about the appropriate number of clergy orders, the nature and purpose of ordination, the doctrine of the church, the meaning of key theological terms, and more. Order Now!
Contemplating the Eucharist
The Eucharist in a United Methodist Perspective
 In this volume, five eminent United Methodist scholars provide theological and practical perspectives that can help United Methodists incorporate the Eucharist more fully into their services of worship and their daily lives. Order Now!
Ministry Assessment Tools
Watching Over One Another in Love: A Wesleyan Model for Ministry Assessment
 Staff-parish relations committees, clergy, district superintendents, and bishops will find in this book by Gwen Purushotham a comprehensive, covenant-based process in which ministry assessment is experienced as edifying for both the congregation and clergy. Order Now!
Mentoring
Mentoring Into Vocation: Touchstones for the Journey
 Written specifically from the perspective of United Methodist polity and theology, this book by Mark A. Fowler provides a comprehensive framework for guiding people into ordained or lay vocations. Order Now!
Leadership Tools
Meeting God at the Boundaries: A Manual for Church Leaders
 As a companion to her earlier Meeting God at the Boundaries: Cross-Cultural—Cross-Racial Clergy Appointments, in this book, Lucia Ann McSpadden provides basic concepts and competencies in cross-cultural–cross-racial understanding and communication, as well as practical exercises and tools for this ministry. Order Now!
Living Out The Call
The Christian as Minister: An Exploration Into the Meaning of God’s Call
 An introduction into the meaning of God’s call to ministry, the vision for that ministry, and the opportunities The United Methodist Church offers to live out that call.
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Celebrate!
Courageous Past - Bold Future: The Journey Toward Full Clergy Rights for Women in The United Methodist Church
 Author Patricia J. Thompson wrote this book to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of full clergy rights for women in The United Methodist Church. Order Now!
Answering The Call
Answering God’s Call for Your Life: A Look at Christian Calls and Church Vocations
 A guide written by Robert Roth to help young people listen, discern, and understand
God’s call in their life and its meaning for their life’s work.
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