Do Not Be Afraid

by John E. Harnish (Editor), Gregory Vaughn Palmer (Preface)

Membership in the United Methodist Church in the United States has been shrinking since the merger of 1968. Yet the bishops and young clergy who contributed essays to "Do Not Be Afraid" are unconvinced by the constant claims that the church is dying. The authors provide powerful stories pregnant with hope. Editor Dr. John Harnish masterfully weaves the chapters together so that the readers understand why each writer was included, as well as how each comes from a unique context.

156 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2015

About the author

John E. (better known as "Jack") Harnish is a retired United Methodist pastor who served 45 years in ordained ministry. For seven years he was the Associate General Secretary for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for the denomination, working with programs of clergy training around the world. He retired from First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, MI and now lives on beautiful Platte Lake in Northern Michigan. He writes a weekly blog, "Monday Memo" which can be found at his website www.johneharnish.com.

Jack is a graduate of Asbury College, Asbury Theological Seminary and holds a honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.