Adam Hamilton (pastor)

The Reverend Adam Hamilton
Born	(1964-07-12) July 12, 1964 (age 61)
Alma mater	Southern Methodist University Oral Roberts University
Spouse	LaVon Bandy ​ (m. 1982)​ [1]
Religion	Christianity (Methodist)
Church	United Methodist Church
Ordained	Elder
Congregations served	United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
Website	adamhamilton.com

Adam Hamilton (born July 12, 1964) is an American minister. He is the senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, a mainline protestant church with multiple locations in the Greater Kansas City area.

Early life and education

Hamilton attended Oral Roberts University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in pastoral ministry in 1985. ^[2] His undergraduate studies and exploration of his personal faith led him to the theology of John Wesley and the United Methodist Church, and he went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University where he was awarded the B'nai B'rith Award in Social Ethics. ^[3]

Professional ministry

In 2013, he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities, ^[4] and was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in 2016. ^[5]

Awards and recognition

• Named one of the "Ten people to watch in America's spiritual landscape" by Religion and Ethics Newsweekly in 2000. ^[6]
• Recognized as United Methodist Person of the Year by the United Methodist Reporter in 2012. ^[7]
• Recognized in Kansas City with the first Founder's Civility Award by American Public Square at Jewell (APS) for his efforts in bringing the diverse Kansas City community together. ^[8]
• Named the Distinguished Evangelist of The United Methodist Church in 2000by the Foundation for Evangelism, ^[9] and was recipient of the Harry Denman Award in Evangelism in 1995. ^[10]

Bibliography and sermons

• 24 Hours That Changed the World ( ISBN   978-0-687-46555-2)
• Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling with Questions People Ask ( ISBN   978-0-687-49430-9)
• Christianity's Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why ( ISBN   978-0-687-49116-2)
• Confronting the Controversies: A Christian Responds to the Tough Issues ( ISBN   978-0-687-04567-9)
• Creed: What Christians Believe and Why (ISBN 978-1-7910-2788-9)
• Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity ( ISBN   978-1-4267-0233-4)
• Final Words From the Cross ( ISBN   978-1-4267-4680-2)
• Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go ( ISBN   978-1-4267-4044-2)
• Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say ( ISBN   978-1-5018-1387-0)
• Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas (ISBN 978-1-7910-1641-8)
• John: The Gospel of Light and Life ( ISBN   978-1-5018-0533-2)
• Leading Beyond the Walls: Developing Congregations with a Heart for the Unchurched ( ISBN   978-1-4267-5485-2)
• Love to Stay: Sex, Grace, and Commitment ( ISBN   978-1-4267-5951-2)
• Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today ( ISBN   978-0-06-223496-4)
• Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet (ISBN 978-1-7910-1514-5)
• Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem ( ISBN   978-1-4267-7184-2)
• Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It ( ISBN   978-1-4267-7884-1)
• Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics ( ISBN   978-1-4267-6662-6)
• Selling Swimsuits in the Arctic: Seven Simple Keys to Growing Churches ( ISBN   978-0-687-34384-3)
• Speaking Well: Essential Skills for Speakers, Leaders, and Preachers ( ISBN   978-1-5018-0993-4)
• The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul ( ISBN   978-1-63088-262-4)
• The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem ( ISBN   978-1-4267-1425-2)
• The Lord's Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught (ISBN 978-1-7910-2125-2)
• The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life (ISBN 978-1-7910-2638-7)
• The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus ( ISBN   978-1-4267-5251-3)
• Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times ( ISBN   978-1-5247-6033-5)
• Unleashing the Word: Preaching with Relevance, Purpose, and Passion ( ISBN   978-1-4267-0700-1)
• When Christians Get It Wrong ( ISBN   978-1-4267-7523-9)
• Why? Making Sense of God's Will ( ISBN   978-1-4267-1478-8)
• Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith (ISBN 978-1-7910-2998-2)

References

1. "Adam Hamilton - 35 years ago today LaVon and I married at..." Facebook. Retrieved 2019-03-19. ^{[self-published]}
2. "Whole Leaders for the Whole World". www.oru.edu. Retrieved 2019-09-21.
3. "Perkins names The Rev. Adam Hamilton as 2010 Distinguished Alum". www.smu.edu. 17 Dec 2009. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
4. "Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton to Preach at National Prayer Service". religionnews.com. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
5. "President Obama announces more key administration posts". obamawhitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
6. "Rev. Adam Hamilton". www.pbs.org. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
7. "Saying Farwell to United Methodist Reporter". umnews.org. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
8. "American Public Square Founder's Civility Award Recipient: Rev. Adam Hamilton". americanpublicsquare.org. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
9. "Distinguished Evangelist Award". foundationforevangelism.org. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.
10. "Harry Denman Evangelism Award Recipients". foundationforevangelism.org. Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.

External links

• Official website
• Adam Hamilton on Facebook
• Sermons at Church of the Resurrection

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