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Dr. Rev. James W. “Jim” Moore is a bestselling author of over 40 books. He is Abingdon Press' top selling author. He is an acclaimed preacher and pastor. He is an ordained elder

Elder (Methodism)

An Elder in the Methodist Church — sometimes called a Presbyter or Minister — is someone who has been ordained by a Bishop to the ministry of Word, Sacrament, Order, and Service...

in the United Methodist Church

United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...

. He served as Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church –Houston (over 7,500 members) from 1984 to 2006. In 2006, after 50 years of active ministry, he retired from full-time ministry in the Texas Conference of the UMC and moved to the Dallas area. He is currently serving as Minister in Residence at Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Education

Lambuth College (Bachelor of Arts)

Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Methodist Theological School in Ohio

The Methodist Theological School in Ohio, commonly known as "Methesco", is one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church.MTSO is a partner in the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus, along with Trinity Lutheran Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum...

(Masters of Divinity - 1963)

Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana

Centenary College of Louisiana is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts and sciences college in Shreveport, Louisiana. The college is one of the founding members of the Associated Colleges of the South, a pedagogical organization consisting of sixteen Southern liberal arts colleges...

(Doctor of Divinity).

Ordained Ministry Positions

Associate Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Jackson, Tennessee, 1965-70

Associate Director of the Memphis Conference Council on Ministries, 1970-72.

Co-pastor of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport, 1972-84 (shared the pulpit with Dr. D. L. Dykes, Jr.

D. L. Dykes, Jr.

David Leroy "D.L." Dykes, Jr. , was the senior pastor from 1955-1984 of the large First United Methodist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana...

)

Senior Pastor of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston, 1984-2006.

Leadership

Member of the Board of Directors of The Methodist Hospital

The Methodist Hospital

The Methodist Hospital is a hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Established in 1919 as an outreach ministry of The United Methodist Church, Methodist is one of the most comprehensive teaching hospitals in the United States, with leading specialists in every field of...

in the Houston Medical Center

Member of the Board of Trustees of Southwestern University

Southwestern University

Southwestern University is a private, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts college located in Georgetown, Texas, USA. Founded in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest university in Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church although the curriculum is nonsectarian...

in Georgetown, Texas

Member of the Executive Board at Perkins School of Theology

Perkins School of Theology

Perkins School of Theology is one of Southern Methodist University's three original schools. The theology school was renamed in 1945 to honor benefactors Joe J...

in Dallas

Member of the Houston Committee for Private Sector Initiatives

Member National United Methodist General Council on Ministries

United Methodist Commission on Communications

Leader of the Texas Conference Delegation to General Conference in 1996

Delegate to General Conference

General conference (United Methodist Church)

The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is the denomination's top legislative body for all matters affecting the United Methodist connection...

of the United Methodist Church four times (1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004)

Awards

J. Henry Bowden, Sr. Preaching Award (recognition of outstanding preaching on moral issues)

John and Ruth Mount Alumni Award for Parish Ministry by The Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Caring Spirit Award by The Houston Medical Center’s Institute of Religion

R.E. Womack Achievement Award (Outstanding Alumnus) from Lambuth University

Sustaining Presence Award by Interfaith CarePartners

Books

’’Seizing the Moments’’ (Abingdon Press bestseller 1988; December Book of the Month, Guideposts)
You Can Get Bitter Or Better, (Silver Angel Award 1989); http://www.angelawards.com/
Yes Lord I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses
Can You Remember To Forget; Is There Life After Stress?
When All Else Fails, Read The Instructions; Healing Where It Hurts
Some Things Are Too Good Not To Be True
When Grief Breaks Your Heart
Christmas Gifts That Always Fit
The Top Ten List for Graduates
What Can We Learn From the Christ Child?
When You're a Christian, the Whole World is from Missouri
Attitude is Your Paintbrush, It Colors Every Situation
The Top Ten List for Christians
Some Folks Feel the Rain Others Just Get Wet
The Cross Walk
O Say Can You See; Advent
A Calendar of Devotions
God Was Here and I was Out to Lunch
Let’s Go Over to Bethlehem
At the End of the Day
9/11: What a Difference a Day Makes
Won’t You Let Him In
If God Has a Refrigerator, Your Picture Is on It
Noah Built His Ark in the Sunshine
The Common People Heard Him Gladly
Jesus’ Parables of Grace
If You’re Going the Wrong Way… Turn Around
The Sanctuary for Lent 2005
Jesus’ Parables of Life
There’s a Hole in Your Soul that Only God Can Fill
Jesus’ Parables of the Lost and Found
Rich in the Things That Count The Most
The Sanctuary for Lent 2006
The Miracle of Christmas
Jesus’ Parables about Making Choices
On the Road Again
Faith is the Answer, But What are the Questions?

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