Douglas M. Strong

Compelling Lives

History & Biography

“In Christopher Momany’s riveting new book, not only are the lives that he describes compelling, but so is his writing. Indeed, Momany draws the reader in, allowing us to identify with the challenges and struggles encountered by five Methodist social activists. Even though they lived nearly two hundred years ago, the ethical dilemmas they faced seem all too familiar. And that’s what makes this book critically important for Christians today; these ordinary people acted with courage and conviction. The implication is clear: we, too, can act with similar determination and fearlessness.”

Doctrine, Spirit, and Discipline

History & Biography

“though smaller in size than better-known, larger institutions (Methodist Episcopal/Methodist/United Methodist), often maintained Wesley's theological foundation more consistently. Watson sees Wesley’s formulation of “doctrine, spirit, and discipline” as the “common foundation for a broad tradition”—not broad theologically, but broad geographically, ethnically, and denominationally. This book, then, is not only necessary reading for all American Wesleyans but also an essential corrective to the overall narrative of the Methodist legacy in the United States.”

Emergent Grace

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Drawing from the deep wells of theological education and her own experience of trauma and schizoaffective disorder, Erin Michael Grimm’s Emergent Grace offers a refreshing stream of spiritual encouragement and thoughtful wisdom for anyone distressed by serious mental illness. This book is a source of hope for all those who suffer from such illnesses, including loved ones, caregivers, health professionals, clergy, and the Christian church as a whole. I am grateful to God for this book and its author.”

The Shape of Christian History

History & Biography

“The Shape of Christian History should be every Christian's companion when learning or teaching about the history of our rapidly growing global church in all its breadth and complexity. Scott Sunquist's extended essay on Christian historiography helps us to remember that meaningful history is the 'retelling of a story of the past with purpose and passion.' He assists us in our careful and thoughtful reading and writing about God's transformative work through the body of Christ over time—especially in light of the dramatic changes in Christian demographics over the past few decades. Such a valuable guidebook can only emanate from a lifetime of research and scholarship, and such is absolutely the case with Sunquist's important and engaging work.”