Ronald P. Byars

Biography

Ronald P. Byars is Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Worship at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Education in Richmond, Virginia, and previously served in pastoral ministry. Byars's books include Preaching and Praying as Though God Matters (2022), Believer on Sunday, Atheist by Thursday (2019), and Finding Our Balance (2015).

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Pathways to the Waters of Grace

Church Leadership & Ministry

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Worship, Justice, and Joy

Preaching & Worship

“‘Joy is elusive. It’s like Happiness, but not quite.’ Neal Presa writes out of his own experience embedded in his loving family, satisfying work, and professional success, yet finding his heart and soul blocked by tasks, expectations, responsibilities, obligations, and deadlines. This blockage led to ‘wrestling’ with God and with himself. Presa describes ‘a liturgical spirituality’ that leads to the One who is our joy and guides us as we learn and embrace hope and justice.”