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Willimon, William H.
Prolific author William H. Willimon makes the compelling case that two key pastoral tasks–preaching and leadership–complement, correct, strengthen, and inform one another. Preaching is the distinctive function of pastoral leaders.
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William H. Willimon
Yes, pastor, you can (and should) change your mind! The context of ministry continually changes, the surrounding culture changes, and a living God demands constant movement and change. So, pastors…
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William H. Willimon, one of the most respected voices in the pulpit today, has been inspiring congregations and their leaders for decades. This marvelous collection of sermons-mined from Willimon’s earliest…
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Will Willimon is known and read throughout the world for his riveting, edgy, witty, and provocative stories or parables. His most beloved, memorable, and impactful stories are presented in this…
The best of the best from one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world
William H Willimon
Just what you need to begin the journey toward sermons on the Psalms!
Just what you need to begin the journey to a sermon!
Just what you need to begin the journey toward a sermon!
Offers 57 diverse sermons preached in Duke Chapel by such notable figures as Billy Graham, Paul Tillich, and Barbara Brown Taylor and a fascinating analysis of the acoustic and visual…
Dare to be bold and speak about the God who speaks to us as Jesus Christ.
William Willimon, one of the world’s most admired preachers, offers his practical and sage advice for some of the most basic tasks of ministry: preparing, delivering, and evaluating sermons; planning…
Should the pulpit be used as a place to address issues of congressional conflict? After first examining the nature of conflict within human groups, William H. Willimon discusses how to…
Worship–the central task of the Christian community–is the focus of this thought-provoking book. William Willimon moves from theological understanding to the practical skills needed for preaching and worship leadership. He…
Election is a strange word when used in theology. It brings to mind old debates about what God might or might not have done before the foundation of the world…
Discipleship and witness are not self-sustainable. Preaching equips God’s people for the work of serving and building up the body of Christ (Eph. 4:11). The gospel is news that passes…
Because the baptized people in a congregation are called peculiar, the preacher needs to address them with peculiar speech , letting the Biblical text call them to live a transformed…
A paperback edition of the best-selling commentary on Acts by acclaimed preacher and scholar William H…
There is a distinctively Christian way to engage the so-called outsider and stranger.
Starting from the belief that preaching is an act of evangelism in today’s church, this book considers what it means to preach to those who have not yet heard the…
This brief introduction spells out the major beliefs of the United Methodist Church in a clear, nontechnical style. William Willimon, the beloved United Methodist author, preacher, teacher, and bishop, discusses…
Ordained ministry is a gift of God to the church–but that doesn’t mean that it is easy.
Effective 21st century preaching demands a more perceptive understanding of both race and Christian faith.
Making Disciples is a 13-session mentor-based confirmation program that pairs confirmands with adult mentors and guides them through a variety of learning experiences that will strengthen the student’s understanding of…
Reflections on the words the church uses to communicate the faith.
Hope and help for pastors and congregations who are asking, What now? And What’s next? Some pastors and congregations have managed remarkable innovation, creation of new ministries, courageous pruning of…
Watch out. God is on the way. It's not within our own power to make a fresh start. If we're to have a future different from the past, it must…
Why does the mysterious teacher from Nazareth still call and compel followers after 2,000 years?
Deepen your understanding of Methodism’s core beliefs.
Leader guide for eight-week small group study to help you deepen your understanding of Methodism’s core beliefs. This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by William H…
As a churchleader, it’s easy to make the wrong move and find yourself in a bad position.
Prepare for Easter and enter the holy mystery of Maundy Thursday–with Jesus as host at the table.
Heaven and earth interlock in the person of Jesus, a Jew from Nazareth.
An unflinching look at the meaning and substance of sin.
In Calling & Character , Willimon lays out a clear, compelling picture of the pastoral life, one that can inform both those embarking on ordained ministry and those who have…
William H. Willimon’s text about Biblical interpretation was originally published in 1991.
Provides an introduction to Karl Barth’s thoughts on preaching. This book explores the relationship - influence of Karl Barth on the books written by William H Willimon - by engaging…
Willimon examines ways in which United Methodism continues to make a difference in his life. He writes of his pride in being part of a church that has grown from…
Takes a fresh look at the challenge and grace of the seven last words from the Cross.
Presents an essay on the major concerns and questions for preaching as it intersects with theology.
