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Most Borrowed Resources in 2019

January 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

These are the top 13 most borrowed resources from the NC Conference Media Center in 2019. Each of these resources was borrowed at least six times in the past year.

Five of Adam Hamilton’s studies made the list. Will anyone be able to unseat him from the title of “most frequently borrowed author?” I doubt it. The title is well-deserved. However, there are some other excellent authors becoming his companions on this list with reappearances from Amy-Jill Levine, Will Willimon, Bob Goff, and Mickey Efird.

New on the list this year are our denominational book on Safe Sanctuaries, Tom Berlin’s new study, N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird, and the new Wesleyan Advent study from several United Methodist clergy.

It is interesting to note that Creed, Faithful, and Fear of the Other have all remained on this list since they were released in 2017.

Which of these resources will you study with your church or small group?

Have you used one of these resources? Share your experience by writing a review in our online catalog!

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  1. Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton
  2. Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Abuse in the Church for Children and Youth by Joy T. Melton
  3. Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent by Amy-Jill Levine
  4. Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times by Adam Hamilton
  5. Creed: What Christians Believe and Why by Adam Hamilton
  6. Fear of the Other: No Fear in Love by William H. Willimon
  7. Reckless Love: Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor by Tom Berlin
  8. Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff
  9. The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton
  10. Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton
  11. The Book of Revelation by Mickey Efird
  12. The New Testament You Never Knew: Exploring the Context, Purpose, and Meaning of the Story of God by N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird
  13. Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience by Magrey R. DeVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle
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Cokesbury also published a list of their best books of 2019. See the full list on their website, or borrow one of the titles below from the Media Center.

  • Breaking the Code: Understanding the Book of Revelation (Revised Edition) by Bruce M. Metzger and David A. DeSilva
  • Reckless Love: Jesus’ Call to Love Our Neighbor by Tom Berlin
  • The Authenticity Challenge: 21 Days to a More Content Life by Sarah Heath
  • The Gospel According to Leviticus: Finding God’s Love in God’s Law by David Kalas
  • The Jesus Challenge: 21 Days of Loving God and Neighbor by Justin LaRosa
  • Called: Hearing and Responding to God’s Voice by Susan Robb
  • Taste and See: Discovering God Among Butchers, Bakers, & Fresh Food Makers by Margaret Feinberg
  • Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week by Amy-Jill Levine
  • Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton
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