
Will Willimon
Professor of the practice of Christian ministry
The Rev. Dr. William H. Willimon is professor of the practice of Christian ministry at Duke Divinity School. He served as bishop of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church from 2004 to 2012. For 20 years prior to that, he was dean of Duke University Chapel and a professor at Duke Divinity School. He also has served churches in Georgia and South Carolina. Willimon is the author of over 70 books, including “Bishop: The Art of Questioning Authority by an Authority in Question.” He teaches and lectures widely, as well as writing the blog, A Peculiar Prophet.


Will Willimon: Incorporation

The inner life of a fictional church in the Midwest is the subject of a novel by the bishop who served the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church from 2004 to 2012.

Listening like a bishop

Most people who have the leader's ear want to talk about protecting the status quo, says United Methodist Bishop Will Willimon. The trick is to find people who have not been heard.

Will Willimon: Ayn Rand and Christmas

Ayn Rand is lying. Christmas shows why.

Will Willimon: Glenn Beck, sorry I got you fired

Can you love the Christ who loves Glenn Beck as much as he loves you?

Will Willimon: Remembering our calling

Pastoral leaders can forget our call. Just look at those who support legalized gambling in Alabama.

Will Willimon: Churches can love their denominational heritage and also grow

Purpose-driven approaches to church growth say we should ditch the denominational label. This is exactly the wrong way to go.



Christ got up

In order to worship Jesus, you must follow him. And Jesus refuses to stay put, says Bishop Will Willimon.

Money + Ministry: Destigmatizing personal finance in ministry and beyond
For too long, people have faced isolation, stress, and judgment with regards to their personal finances. This five-part podcast series will inspire clergy, congregations and communities to normalize conversations about money. Each episode features a pastoral leader who shares practical resources and lessons from their own financial journey to help congregations — both clergy and laity — thrive.
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