Faith Made Real:
Everyday Experiences of God’s Power
Edited by: Jerry Pattengale, Steve DeNeff, and Emily Vermilya
Publisher : Wesleyan Publishing House
(January 31, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 163257120X
ISBN-13 : 978-1632571205
EXPERIENCE THE REALITY OF HOW GOD MAKES GENUINE TRANSFORMATION POSSIBLE
Testimonies are proof that miracles still happen and that real transformation is possible in the lives of ordinary people. We all have our own stories that point to God’s goodness and grace, give different perspectives, and teach important lessons. From stories of redemption and restoration, to saintly lifestyles and selfless neighbors, we find our way more easily in the light of these testimonies.
Through the stories in these pages, you will see faith made real through community and vulnerability. These personal reflections from members of College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana, will inspire, encourage, and fill you with the hope that, wherever you may find yourself, you are a part of God’s great story.
Editors
Jerry Pattengale was one of the two founding scholars behind the Museum of the Bible (DC), where he served as Exec. Dir. of Education until “retiring” in Dec. 2018, but returned in spring of 2020 as Senior Advisor to the President. On Feb.14, 2020, he also spoke at the United Nations on “How to Protect Religious Spaces.” He served as interim president of the Religious News Service (and CEO) in 2019/2020, and in 2022 spoke on Capitol Hill on his book, “Public Intellectuals and the Common Good.” He is a pioneer in Purpose-Guided Education and has made various contributions to history or biblical resources, including co-authoring the 2020 TV documentary series, “Inexplicable: How Christianity Spread to the Ends of the Earth” (winner of three Telly Awards), and a book by the same title.
Steve DeNeff is senior pastor of College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Ind. He has more than thirty-five years of pastoral experience and travels extensively as a conference speaker and leadership trainer. He is the author of More Than Forgiveness and 7 Saving Graces.
Dr. Emily Vermilya directs both worship arts and ministry development at College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. She is also the graduate professor of worship studies at the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies and adjunct faculty in the School of Theology and Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University.