Paul W. Chilcote

Alphabetical Index to the First Lines of All Stanzas of Poetry by John and Charles Wesley

Arts & Literature

“This index will have a special place in the work space of Wesley scholars for years to come. Kuddos to S T Kimbrough, Jr. for this labor of love: meticulous, comprehensive, and accessible. Indices are never really meant to shimmer, but this one is pure gold nonetheless—a must have for anyone interested in lyrical theology.”

Assist Me to Proclaim

History & Biography

“John Tyson's biography of Charles Wesley, the great lyrical theologian of the Anglican heritage, bears all the marks of a quarter century of sustained study. Balance, more than anything else, characterizes this accessible yet richly textured portrait. History never dominates theology. Tyson intimately connects the profoundly personal dimension of Wesley's journey of faith to the two communities that shaped his life and poetry — his family and the Methodist societies. Wesley's hymns birthed Methodism as much as any other force and certainly remain his greatest legacy, but Tyson's judicious use of material from Wesley's letters, journals, and sermons adds color and texture to his portrait. Would that more people knew about Charles Wesley — an amazing herald of love divine. If you do not know Wesley, this is a good place to start. If you seek to know more about him, this volume will enrich your knowledge and love of this ‘sweet singer' of Methodism.”

Born in Crisis and Shaped by Controversy, Volume 1

History & Biography

“If most history is written about victories from the perspective of the victors, then Tyson has chosen a strikingly different approach. He narrates the story of a Methodist movement forged in the crucible of crises and controversies. . . . But his analysis of trauma in the ‘Methodist family system’ does leave room for hope.”

Born in Crisis and Shaped by Controversy, Volume 2

History & Biography

“If most history is written about victories from the perspective of the victors, then Tyson has chosen a strikingly different approach. He narrates the story of a Methodist movement forged in the crucible of crises and controversies. . . . But his analysis of trauma in the ‘Methodist family system’ does leave room for hope.”

Finding Your Bearings

Bible Studies & Devotionals

Foreword

“Keep not only your eyes but your heart open to the glimmers of hope and the signposts of love. They will be surrounding you at virtually every point in the journey as you find your bearings.”

Fresh Wind Blowing

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“The hallmark of Steve Harper's books is simple profundity. This new collection of meditations on a fresh wind blowing bears all the marks of his winsome style and the accumulated wisdom of his lifelong attentiveness to the Spirit. . . . He envisions contemplation as a spiritual rule of life based upon the template of Christ. Read this book, accept his invitation, and journey into a life worth living in our time.”

Jerusalem Bound

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“Whenever I hear the word ‘pilgrimage,’ two words come immediately to mind: Rodney Aist. Rodney has studied this important practice extensively. More importantly, he lives pilgrimage. In Jerusalem Bound, he opens a window to the soul-expanding possibilities of pilgrimage to the Holy Land. If you yearn to be something more than a tourist of holy sites in life, read this book! It is more than a guide; it is a portal.”

John Wesley's Preachers

History & Biography

“John Lenton is to be highly commended for this most comprehensive and exhaustive examination of the early Methodist preachers to date. No serious scholar of early Methodism should be without this encyclopaedic work that will be of critical importance for many years to come.”

Methodist Evangelism, American Salvation

History & Biography

“Teasdale provides a sharply focused and well-nuanced analysis of the evangelistic mission of Methodism in one of its most critical ages of growth. At a time when the interface of Christianity and culture figures so prominently on the contemporary landscape, this study of developments in the nineteenth century provides important lessons from which we can learn. Many will find this book helpful in the quest to more fully understand American religious culture.”

Pastor John, Volume II

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Tebbutt’s approach to John 5—9 amplifies the dynamic nature of Scripture. His therapeutic lens opens up the possibility of divine therapeia—the genuine care of the reader’s soul. His holistic vision brings the words of John and Jesus to life in community. Moreover, his interface of the scriptural witness with the lyrical theology of Charles Wesley makes these narratives sing. Tebbutt offers us here a ‘living word’ for our time.”

Religion, Gender, and Industry

History & Biography

“Local studies sometimes paint richly textured portraits of people and places that reveal the complex matrix of real life. This is one of those studies. A collection of essays on church and Methodism in the parish of Madeley in Shropshire, this book offers a model of interdisciplinary collaboration at its best. If you love to see how faith, work, and life connect for real people in an ever-changing world, this book is for you.”

The Saving Mysteries of Jesus Christ

Theology

“Colón-Emeric and Gorman help us rediscover how prayer and song—as well as thoughtful discourse—both reflect and shape what we believe about Jesus. Their reflections on the person and work of Christ invite us to participate in the mysteries—that deep space in which God shapes life into the image of love. You have in your hands a great primer in Christology and a welcome addition to this Wesleyan Doctrine Series.”

The Special Service Worship Architect

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Constance Cherry combines real-life concerns and experiences related to worship with biblical and historical substance in a manner that invites the reader into the integrity of worship. In this, her second volume on Christian worship employing the metaphor and method of the architect, Cherry celebrates the doxological power inherent in life passages. I hope all those called to lead the Christian community in worship find a place for this volume not on their shelf but on their desk.”

Unleashing the Work of God

Preaching & Worship

Foreword

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Wrestling the Angel

Arts & Literature

“This collection of wonderfully exegeted hymns demonstrates the depth and range of Charles Wesley’s theology. Kimbrough’s reflections on the enduring questions that challenge us all, drawn from these hymns, blend poetry, pathos, and the practice of love. He provides a model of engaging lyrical theology in a way that brings these poetic texts to life and thereby transforms life into song anew.”