Alumni/ae Publications
Dr. Richard Olson (STH ’72) Publishes “A Guide to Ministry Self-Care”
Dr. Richard Olson (STH ’72) recently served as the Lead author for A Guide to Ministry Self-Care: Negotiating Today’s Challenges with Resilience and Grace. A Guide to Ministry Self-Care offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the causes of stress and strategies for effective self-care. Written for both new and long-time ministers, the book draws […]
Jon Powers (STH’74) contributes a chapter to book published by GBHEM
Ohio Wesleyan University Chaplain Jon R. Powers (’74) is one of 10 writers contributing a chapter to the newly published book “Displaced Persons: Theological Reflection on Immigration, Refugees, and Marginalization.” The book is published by The United Methodist Church’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and Powers’ chapter is titled “Methodists and Muslims: Better Together.” […]
Ted Lockhart (’68) publishes “But for These”
But For These: A Memoir of Helpers on my Way to a Cohort of Preachers by Ted Lockhart (CAS’65, STH’68) is out now. Theodore (“Ted”) L. Lockhart is a retired United Methodist minister and native son of St. Petersburg, Florida, where he attended kindergarten and the public schools in that city. After high school, he served […]
Dr. J. Philip Wogaman (STH ’57, GRS ’60) publishes book
Dr. J. Philip Wogaman, STH ’57, GRS ’60, released Surrendering My Ordination: Standing Up for Gay and Lesbian Inclusivity in the United Methodist Church on September 4, 2018. The following is a description of the book from the publisher: “In May 2017, after sixty years as an ordained United Methodist minister, Rev. J. Philip Wogaman surrendered […]
Reverend John H. Emerson (’62) Publishes Three Works
John Emerson has published two works and has a third to be published this year. Beneath the Linden is a historical novel based on a true story and was published in October 2011. Set in the international conflicts of 1960s Eastern Europe, the novel follows Marlo, an American student, and Karl, an East German medical […]
Adrienne Kisner (’03, ’11) publishes novel, joins BU Staff as Residence Hall Director
Adrienne Kisner’s first novel, Dear Rachel Maddow: A Novel, was released June 5, 2018. Kisner’s YA debut follows high school student Brynn Harper as she “deals with school politics and life after her brother’s death by drafting emails to MSNBC host Rachel Maddow.” To learn more about the book, you can read an interview with the author here. […]
Six Alumnae Contribute to Devotional Being Released in September
Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen ’07, Rev. Lorrin Radzik ’13, Rev. Megan Stowe ’04, Rev. Monica Beacham ’11, Rev. Megan Thompson ’08, and Rev. Allie Scott ’12 contributed to We Pray With Her: Encouragement For All Women Who Lead. This inspiring collection has 100 devotions and includes multiple prayers for special occasions. The book is divided into […]
Rev. Dr. Ed Williamson (STH ’90) publishes book.
Ed Williamson (STH ’90) published No Other Name in March 2017. The book chronicles Williamson’s faith journey as his wife Loretta battled cancer. Read more about it here.
Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. (STH ’83) Publishes Three Titles on African-American Studies and Religion
Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. (STH ’83) has recently overseen the publishing of three important works in the fields of African American Studies and Religion. The three works are: The Role of The African American Church in the Civil Rights Movement Black Rhetorical Traditions in the Civil Rights Movement, Volume 2 “Introduction to Religion: A […]
Dr. Richard H. Gentzler (’83) Releases New Work on Older Adult Ministry
Dr. Richard H. Gentzler, Jr. (’83) has authored a new book, An Age of Opportunity: Intentional Ministry By, With and For Older Adults, published 2018 by Discipleship Resources, Nashville. As with his previous books, Dr. Gentzler once again engages church leaders with knowledge and information about our aging society and the need for churches to re-imagine […]