Bio for The Rev. Dr. James A. Harnish
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"...You will find one pastor's attempt to talk about the Christian faith in ways that connect with a vast majority of people who, in a time of great extremes, are searching for a clear center to their faith. As Jim Harnish describes it, we are all ordinary people on an extraodinary journey toward a center that will hold true, a life-giving center deinfed by faith in God revealed through Jesus Christ." - thoughts on Journey to the Center of the Faith
Published Works from The Rev. Dr. James A. Harnish
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| "A Disciple's Path" (Abingdon) 2012 The study combines a Wesleyan understanding of our growth in God’s love and grace with the time-tested practices of spiritual discipline expressed in the membership vows to uphold the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover their unique gifts, and become engaged in ministry that brings transformation in their own lives, the lives of others, and the world. | ||
| “Strength for the Broken Places” (Abingdon) 2009 This book is an invitation to touch the scars that mark the broken places in our lives, in the same way the risen Christ invited a doubting disciple to touch the nail scars in his hands. - Jim Harnish |
| “Journey to the Center of the Faith” (Abingdon) 2001 I am always looking for a book to put into a Christ-seeker's hands and say, "Here, read this. It will take you to the heart of what Christians believe, but more importantly, it will introduce you to a living, practical, and balanced faith." - Peter J. Storey, Professor at Duke Divinity School |
| “You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life” (Abingdon) 2003 Jim Harnish offers hope for long-established, urban, mainline, Protestant churches which often define themselves by having peaked in membership and effectiveness three or more decades ago. - Susan Pendleton Jones, an elder in the UMC and Director of Special Programs at Duke Divinity School |
| “365 Meditations for Men,” contributor (Abingdon) 2008 As you make your way through the year (whether you start in January or June), you will be undergirded by a sense of brotherhood — an assurance that you are not alone on this journey. - S.D. Sharpe, editor |
| “Passion, Power & Praise” (Abingdon) 2000 Jim Harnish writes a powerful and sometimes humorous tale that perfectly interweaves the sins of biblical times with today's trangressions. — Arnold and the late Winnie Palmer |
| “Simple Rules for Money” (Abingdon) 2010 Guided by the Bible and the timeless wisdom of John Wesley, popular author James A. Harnish challenges Christians to face the issue of money head-on, with God’s help. — Cokesbury.com |
Books:
- “Simple Rules for Money,” (Abingdon) 2010
- “Strength for the Broken Places,” (Abingdon) 2009
- “The Wesley Study Bible,” contributor (Abingdon) 2009
- “Staying at the Table,” contributor (Abingdon) 2008
- “Radical Renovation: Living the Cross-Shaped Life,” (Abingdon) 2007
- “Rejoicing in Hope: Advent Bible Study,” (Abingdon) 2007
- “The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible,” Consulting Editor (Abingdon) 2006
- “You Only Have to Die: Leading Your Congregation to New Life,” (Abingdon) 2003
- “Reflections on Marriage and Spiritual Growth,” contributor (Abingdon) 2003
- “All I Want for Christmas: Advent Bible Study,” (Abingdon) 2003
- “Dying to Live: Lenten Bible Study,” (Abingdon) 2002
- “365 Meditations for Young Adults,” contributor, (Dimensions for Living) 2002
- “Journey to the Center of the Faith,” (Abingdon) 2001
- “Christmas Reflections,” contributor (Upper Room) 2001
- “Passion, Power and Praise: A Pattern for Men’s Spirituality from the Life of David,” (Abingdon) 2000
- “365 Meditations for Men,” contributor, (Dimensions for Living) 1998, 2008
- “Reflections on Aging and Spiritual Growth,” contributor (Abingdon) 1998
- “Come Home for Christmas,” (Abingdon) 1998
- “A Son Is Given: Scriptures for the Church Season,” (Abingdon) 1996
- “Men at Mid-Life-Steering Through the Detours,” (Dimensions for Living) 1993
- “God Isn’t Finished With Us Yet,” (The Upper Room) 1991
- “Believe In Me,” (Abingdon) 1991
- “Mark’s Endless Gospel,” (Bristol Books) 1989
- “Journeys With the People of Genesis,” (The Upper Room) 1989
- “Jesus Makes the Difference” (The Upper Room) 1987
- “What Will You Do With King Jesus?” (The Upper Room) 1986
Articles or sermons published in:
“The Christian Home,” “The Circuit Rider,” “Preaching,”
The Upper Room, Abingdon Preacher’s Annual, and The Upper Room Disciplines