Know of any contemporary Methodist/Wesylan/Nazarene writers?

[footprints1973]

Does anyone know of any modern/contemporary authors who write books on faith, spirituality, etc? Not that there is anything wrong with non-Methodist writers, lol. I like Max Lucado and Billy Graham. I just thought it would be interesting to read a recently written book by someone coming from the Methodist tradition.

BTW, I read a George W. Bush bio, in which he spoke about his faith a bit. (He's a Methodist if you didn't know) It was good but I've heard enough from him for the time being. And please don't say Hilary Clinton (another Methodist). LOL ;)

Laura

[GraceSeeker]

BTW, I read a George W. Bush bio, in which he spoke about his faith a bit. (He's a Methodist if you didn't know) It was good but I've heard enough from him for the time being. And please don't say Hilary Clinton (another Methodist). LOL ;)

Laura


The following people were all delegates to the 1968 General Conference: Senator George McGovern, Governor George Wallace, Coach Bobby Knight, Evangelist Oral Roberts (as a layperson). Just my favorite bit of trivia with regard to how eclectic of a group United Methodism really is.

[cristianna]

I know nothing. Sorry. But if I hear anything I'll let you know.

[GraceSeeker]

Does anyone know of any modern/contemporary authors who write books on faith, spirituality, etc? Not that there is anything wrong with non-Methodist writers, lol. I like Max Lucado and Billy Graham. I just thought it would be interesting to read a recently written book by someone coming from the Methodist tradition.


Now, more along the lines of what you were looking for:

J. Stephen Harper has written a number of books focusing on devotional life, spiritual formation, and prayer. Some of them are: The Way To Heaven (http://www.zondervan.com/Cultures/en-US/Product/ProductDetail.htm?ProdID=com.zondervan.9780310252603&QuerySiteString=Zondervan&QueryStringSite=Zondervan), Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition (http://www.amazon.com/Devotional-Wesleyan-Tradition-Steve-Harper/dp/0835804674), and John Wesley's Message For Today (http://www.librarything.com/work/1041320).

Maxie Dunnam (http://www.librarything.com/author/dunnammaxied) has authored more than 40 books. One of his more famous ones is actually a workbook, suitable for either individual study or use in a group setting -- The Workbook on Spiritual Disciplines (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=5804798&kw=5804798&en=froogle&p=1013824).

A little bit older (meaning it may no longer be in print) Fresh Wind of the Spirit (http://www.librarything.com/work/1622496) by Kenneth C. Kinghorn is a good look at the practical work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Personally, I can't recommend too much David Seamands' Healing for Damaged Emotions (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=62228&netp_id=138689&event=ESRCN&item_code=WW&view=details). And his son, Stephen Seamands, wrote Ministry In The Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?nav_search=1&event=ESRCN&action=Search&N=4294921330&in_dim_search=1&Nu=product%2Eendeca%5Frollup). And while I am in the family, there is not only the father and the son, but "holy uncle", John T. Seamands' book Who Do You Say That I Am? Think. (http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?nav_search=1&event=ESRCN&action=Search&N=4294941041&in_dim_search=1&Nu=product%2Eendeca%5Frollup).

And this link to the Francis Asbury Society (http://www.francisasburysociety.com/recommendedreading.htm) will take you to the society's recommended reading list. Though not all the authors are themselves Methodists or any form of Wesleyan in denominational affliation (Andrew Murray for example), the Society (based on the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary) is decidedly Wesleyan and the recommended authors reflect the same spirit.

Another way to find contemporary Wesleyan authors would be to simply browse through the list of professors at Asbury Theological Seminary (http://http://www.asburyseminary.edu/about/administration-and-faculty/faculty-a-f); Asbury only hires Wesleyans to serve on its faculty at the school.


If you are looking for some older Wesleyan authors, the following list should keep you busy for some time:http://www.church-software.com/christian/wesleyan-books.aspx.

[footprints1973]

Thanks so much Grace Seeker...Looks like I'm going to have to put my bookworm mood on :)

Laura

[Speculative]

BTW, I read a George W. Bush bio, in which he spoke about his faith a bit. (He's a Methodist if you didn't know)
Please don't remind us.:(

On a more positive note, and since several politicians were mentioned, former Presidential candidate John Edwards is also a Methodist and has written a couple of books that appear to be consistent with Methodist principles.

[silentpoet]

James Dobson came out of the Nazarene Church.

[cristianna]

James Dobson came out of the Nazarene Church.
He did? I had no idea.

[Marycita]

^_^ more books to add to my ever growing list...:doh: Thanks!!! :D

[footprints1973]

Please don't remind us.:(

On a more positive note, and since several politicians were mentioned, former Presidential candidate John Edwards is also a Methodist and has written a couple of books that appear to be consistent with Methodist principles.
I knew about Dobson but didn't know that Sen. Edwards wrote any books...that's interesting.

Thanks,
Laura