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Apr

2022

IN MEMORIAM - - THOMAS H. TROEGER 1945 - 2022

Thomas H. Troeger, who began teaching preaching at Illif School of Theology and became Lantz Professor emeritus of Yale Divinity School and the Institute of Sacred Music, died Sunday, April 3, 2022 after a long illness. Troeger wrote 24 books in the genres of preaching, poetry, hymnody, and worship. Tom’s most recent books include: Song that Blesses Earth: Hymn Texts, Carols, and Poems and A Sermon Workbook: Exercises in the Art and Craft of Preaching (with Nora Tubbs Tisdale); Music as Prayer: The Theology and Practice of Church Music. He was also a flutist and a poet whose work appears in the hymnals of most denominations and is frequently set as choral anthems. Professor Troeger earned a B.A. Yale University and B.D. Colgate Rochester Divinity School. In 2014 the University of Basel, Switzerland, awarded him an honorary doctorate in theology for his international work in homiletics and his development of “a contemporary religious language which does justice to both aesthetic and theological demands.” 

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15

Feb

2022

Cameron Merrill Named Editor of Ministry Matters

Nashville, TN – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) announced that Rev. Cameron Merrill has been named to the post of Ministry Matters and Leadership Resources Editor.Ministry Matters is an online source of book excerpts, articles, and reference materials for preaching, teaching, and pastoral care, serving pastors and other local church leaders.

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23

Dec

2021

Creative Generosity – UMCom Makes Room for UMPH

Creative Generosity – UMCom Makes Room for UMPH

Nashville, TN – The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic hit The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) with the force of crushing waves. In the last two years dramatic changes have been made to adjust to a steep decline in attendance in the churches served by Cokesbury and Abingdon Press (trade names used by UMPH).

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11

Oct

2021

Jeffrey R. Barnes Named Senior Executive Director of Marketing & Sales

Jeffrey R. Barnes Named Senior Executive Director of Marketing & Sales

Nashville, TN – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) announced today the promotion of Jeffrey R. Barnes to oversee all marketing and sales for the official publishing and distribution arm of The United Methodist Church with expected sales in 2022 of $28 million.

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4

Oct

2021

United Methodist Publishing House Safeguards Pensions & Announces New Address

Nashville, TN—The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) announced today that administration of the UMPH defined benefit pension plan will now be managed by Wespath Benefits and Investments (Wespath). UMPH also stated that it has established a home base for its ongoing operations located at 810 12th Avenue South in Nashville, Tennessee.

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