Vergel L. Lattimore III

As the Broken White Lines Become One

History & Biography

“It is rare to find a pastor-scholar who can craft a candid and self-disclosing life journal which conveys clarity and true grounding for faith and authentic conviction. Michael Gehring takes the novice lay reader and the trained theologian on a rich exploration in pursuit of living answers to challenging questions of religious integrity, the roots of loyalty, and the meaning of cultural heritage. Gehring’s journey is intriguing and inviting. He respectfully invites the reader to join a development journey, filled with rich intellectual curiosity and a search in matters of the soul. He examines sensitive issues pertaining to the institutional structures of the church and their connection to personhood, relationships, and practice. This autobiographical-like story is instructive, creatively thematic, and superbly personalized. It speaks in the tone of an ordinary seeker of truth who is sharing a wealth of time-honored testimonials. Finally, it helps the reader to imagine how his or her faith choices have shaped their life destiny.”

Challenges Faced by Iraq War Reservists and Their Families

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“In the authentic form of a spiritual advocate, prophetic caregiver, and empathetic researcher, Chaplain Major and Pastor Walden has provided a vital analysis and insightful presentation of a rapidly emerging problem and its residual implications for contemporary military members, their families, and their communities of origin. Reverend Walden's pastoral care insights reflect keen therapeutic relevance, as well as a tutorial bridge for pastoral and lay leaders who seek to provide practical and effective social interventions, resources, and support to wounded warriors experiencing pain and trauma as a result of their dedicated service.”

Losing Church

Church Leadership & Ministry

““Michael Gehring not only surveys critical historical milestones but gently and persuasively applies a spiritual indictment to the institutional church, which has sometimes missed opportunities to be a witness to right thinking, right action, or what the faith community identifies as ‘righteousness.’ Like a socially interested and passionate reporter, Gehring issues a series of prophetic challenges to the reader on a wide range of essential debates involving public theology and the sustainability of human community.”

Practical Theology for Church Diversity

Church Leadership & Ministry

Foreword

“Professor Walden is a gifted theoretician-practitioner. His theological analysis illuminates essential principles for effective engagement in cross-racial and multicultural ministry. His guidebook explores a spectrum ranging from prerequisite skills to advanced knowledge for teaching the beginning seminarian, as well as resourcing experienced pastors who have limited exposure to multicultural ministry. Walden forges a creative paradigm for ministry readiness in the twenty-first century.”

The Clergy Self

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Nathaniel D. West’s The Clergy Self speaks to me like a personalized instruction manual. The text is a reality-based and evidence-based guide for personal and professional enrichment. He has applied his vast theological knowledge as a teacher and his clinical skills as a counselor to assist novice and seasoned pastors alike to consider deep self-examination and introspection as keys for spiritual growth. In a unique and insightful fashion, West invites his readers to view love as competence, emotional clarity, and holistic self-regard.”