Bruce Gordon Epperly (born 1952 in

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) is a theologian, minister, and author. He is one of the leading process theologians in the United States, having studied with John B. Cobb at

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. Epperly currently serves as Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Continuing Education at

Lancaster Theological Seminary Lancaster Theological Seminary is a seminary of the United Church of Christ in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1825 by members of the German Reformed Church in the United States to provide theological education for prospective clergy a ...

. He is an ordained minister with standing in the

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and

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."Bruce Epperly." Prior to his current appointment, Epperly served as Director of the Protestant Ministry and adjunct professor in Theology, Spirituality, and Medicine at

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.Brussat, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. "Bruce Epperly." His professional interests are broad and include

process theology Process theology is a type of theology developed from Alfred North Whitehead's (1861–1947) process philosophy, but most notably by Charles Hartshorne (1897–2000), John B. Cobb (1925–2024), and Eugene H. Peters (1929–1983). Process ...

, constructive

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, spirituality,

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, and ministerial transformation. He is noted for innovative work in joining theological reflection with spiritual formation, ministerial leadership, and healing ministry. He is the author, or co-author, of sixteen books, including ''Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry'', the Academy of Parish Clergy's 2009 Book of the Year, and ''Holy Adventure: 41 Days of Audacious Living'', his response to

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's ''Purpose Driven Life''.Woodward, Jeff. "'Holy Adventure' Explores New Spiritual Ground."

Published works

* ''Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry'', with Kate Epperly. Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, 2009. * ''The Four Seasons of Ministry'', with Kate Epperly. Herndon, VA: Alban Institute, 2008. . * ''Holy Adventure: Forty One Days of Audacious Living''. Nashville: Upper Room, 2008. . * ''Feed the Fire: Avoiding Burnout in Ministry'', with Kate Epperly. Cleveland: Pilgrim Press, 2008. . * ''Healing Worship: Purpose and Practice''. Cleveland: Pilgrim Press, 2006. . * ''Reiki Healing Touch and the Way of Jesus'', with Kate Epperly. Kelowna, British Columbia: Wood Lake/Northstone Books, 2005. . * ''The Call of the Spirit: Process Spirituality in the Contemporary World'', with John B. Cobb and Paul Nancarrow. Claremont, CA: Process and Faith Press, 2005. . * ''Finding Angels in Boulders: Jewish-Christian Reflections on Death and Grief'', with Rabbi Lewis Solomon. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2005. . * ''Walking in the Light: Jewish and Christian Reflections on Health and Spirituality'', with Rabbi Lewis Solomon. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2004. . * ''Mending the World: Spiritual Hope for Ourselves and Our Planet'', with Rabbi Lewis Solomon. Minneapolis: Augsburg Press/Innisfree Press, 2002. . * ''The Power of Affirmative Faith: A Spirituality of Personal Transformation''. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2001. . * ''God’s Touch: Faith, Wholeness, and the Healings of Jesus''. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 2001. . * ''The Transforming Moment: A Lenten Devotional for College Students''. New York: Higher Education Ministry Associates, 1999. (re-released, 2009) * ''Spirituality and Health, Health and Spirituality: A New Journey of Spirit, Mind, and Body''. Mystic, CT: Twenty-third Publications, 1997. . * ''Crystal and Cross: Christianity and the New Age in Creative Dialogue''. Mystic: CT: Twenty-third Publications, 1996. . * ''At the Edges of Life: A Holistic Vision of the Human Adventure''. St. Louis: Chalice Press, 1992. .
Seeking the Spirit in Sexuality for Patheos
a collaboration with Jay McDaniel.

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* https://www.drbruceepperly.com/
Center for Process Studies

Disciples United Community Church

Lancaster Theological Seminary

Process and Faith
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