Our NC Authors

Welcome to the North Carolina Conference author directory. We are proud to feature books written by talented authors within our local Global Methodist Church community. Browse our collection below to discover inspiring literature and theological studies written by your neighbors.

Book cover of Revival Ready by John Frank Howard, featuring a cross and a plant growing from a crack.

Revival Ready: How to Pray, Plan, and Prepare for a Move of God

By. John Frank Howard

In Revival Ready, John Frank Howard charts a biblical pathway for churches that are hungry for genuine spiritual renewal–not the kind that can be engineered, but the kind that can only be received. Through ten intentional steps rooted in prayer, repentance, unity, and Spirit-dependence, this book equips leaders and congregations to do the one thing no program can do for them: prepare. Each chapter offers biblical grounding and honest, practical guidance–moving churches beyond activity and into lasting transformation.

Book cover of Prayer Shield: How to Pray for Your Pastor by John Frank Howard and Kari Howard, showing a shield and cross.

Prayer Shield: How To Prayer For Your Pastor: A Weekly Prayer Guide

By. John Frank Howard & Kari Howard

Prayer Shield: How to Pray for Your Pastor, A Weekly Prayer Guide is a practical and encouraging prayer guide for people who love their pastor and want to support them through the unseen challenges of ministry.

Cover of Andy's Instant Bible Studies by Andy Lambert and Alicia Bowman, featuring a man with a pot and woman with a Bible.

Andy's Instant

By. Andy Lambert & Alicia Bowman

The need for meaningful discipleship has never been greater. This collection of videos and lessons was created to meet that need. Designed for busy leaders, each lesson requires little or no preparation, with everything included and ready to use. The resource features 20 video-based lessons that help individuals and groups grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Each lesson is based on a sermon and includes a teacher’s guide, participant worksheets, and presentation slides, making it easy to use in both small and large groups.

Book cover for A Shot at Redemption by Andy Lambert showing a cowboy holding a Bible and gun outside Destiny Saloon.

A Shot at Redemption: the World's First Devotionella

By. Andy Lambert

What begins as a hardboiled Western shootout becomes something far more dangerous: a story of listening to God, turning from sin, storing treasures in heaven, and finding true redemption.

Blending pulse-pounding fiction with raw, honest devotions, this Devotionella invites you to step out of the story and into your own.

Humorous. Heart-pounding. Holy.

Three children's book covers from the Penny Discovers series by Belinda McFerren showing museums and a zoo.

Penny's Discoveries

By. Belinda McFerren

A 3 Book Series

Penny’s Discoveries is an engaging children’s book series that invites young readers to explore the world through curiosity, wonder, and evidence. Join Penny and Grandma as they visit fascinating places, ask big questions, and uncover amazing facts about science, history, and the Bible. Each adventure encourages children to think deeply, seek truth, and discover treasures of knowledge hidden all around them.

Cover for The Mysterious Man and the Miraculous Staircase by Belinda McFerren showing a carpenter looking up at a church.

The Mysterious Man and the Miraculous Staircase

By. Belinda McFerren

Perfect for children and families, this story brings history to life while inspiring curiosity and strengthening faith. Thought-provoking questions and engaging activities invite readers to explore connections to history, math, science, and more.

Discover the story behind one of the world’s most fascinating architectural mysteries and consider what happens when faith meets the impossible.

Cover of Wisdom Seekers 4 Christ: Part 1 Creation & Christianity by Belinda McFerren.

WISDOM SEEKERS 4 CHRIST: A Program for Youth to Explore the Evidence for Christianity: Part 1: Creation & Christianity

By. Belinda McFerren

The Wisdom Seekers 4 Christ program provides youth the opportunity to explore the scientific, historical, and logical evidence for the Christian faith in a fun, interactive, and engaging environment. As youth participate in hands-on activities that encourage critical thinking, scientific understanding, and logical reasoning, youth strengthen their faith, and they learn to defend their faith.

Book cover of Cross Training: Confirming Your Faith by Rev. Dr. Rick Auten and Teresa Auten, featuring smiling youths.

Cross Training: Confirming Your Faith: A 12 Session Strategy Guide For Middle Grades Faith Formation Affirming Christianity Through A Wesleyan Lens

By. Rev. Dr. Rick Auten & Teresa Auten

Its 12 sessions guide students through the Bible and its organization, the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the Triune God, the history of the Church, Christian living, defending our faith, and the enduring legacy of John Wesley.