Adam Hamilton (pastor)

Adam Hamilton (born July 12, 1964) is an American minister. He is the senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, a mainline protestant church with multiple locations in the Greater Kansas City area.

The Reverend Adam Hamilton
Born	(1964-07-12) July 12, 1964 (age 61)
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Southern Methodist University Oral Roberts University
Spouse	LaVon Bandy ​ (m. 1982)​ [1]
Religion	Christianity (Methodist)
Church	United Methodist Church
Ordained	Elder
Congregations served	United Methodist Church of the Resurrection
Website	adamhamilton.com

Early life and education

Hamilton attended Oral Roberts University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in pastoral ministry in 1985.^[2] His undergraduate studies and exploration of his personal faith led him to the theology of John Wesley and the United Methodist Church, and he went on to earn a Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University where he was awarded the B'nai B'rith Award in Social Ethics.^[3]

Professional ministry

In 2013, he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities,^[4] and was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in 2016.^[5]

Awards and recognition

• Named one of the "Ten people to watch in America's spiritual landscape" by Religion and Ethics Newsweekly in 2000.^[6]
• Recognized as United Methodist Person of the Year by the United Methodist Reporter in 2012.^[7]
• Recognized in Kansas City with the first Founder's Civility Award by American Public Square at Jewell (APS) for his efforts in bringing the diverse Kansas City community together.^[8]
• Named the Distinguished Evangelist of The United Methodist Church in 2000by the Foundation for Evangelism,^[9] and was recipient of the Harry Denman Award in Evangelism in 1995.^[10]

Bibliography and sermons

• 24 Hours That Changed the World (ISBN 978-0-687-46555-2)
• Christianity and World Religions: Wrestling with Questions People Ask (ISBN 978-0-687-49430-9)
• Christianity's Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why (ISBN 978-0-687-49116-2)
• Confronting the Controversies: A Christian Responds to the Tough Issues (ISBN 978-0-687-04567-9)
• Creed: What Christians Believe and Why (ISBN 978-1-7910-2788-9)
• Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity (ISBN 978-1-4267-0233-4)
• Final Words From the Cross (ISBN 978-1-4267-4680-2)
• Forgiveness: Finding Peace Through Letting Go (ISBN 978-1-4267-4044-2)
• Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say (ISBN 978-1-5018-1387-0)
• Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas (ISBN 978-1-7910-1641-8)
• John: The Gospel of Light and Life (ISBN 978-1-5018-0533-2)
• Leading Beyond the Walls: Developing Congregations with a Heart for the Unchurched (ISBN 978-1-4267-5485-2)
• Love to Stay: Sex, Grace, and Commitment (ISBN 978-1-4267-5951-2)
• Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today (ISBN 978-0-06-223496-4)
• Moses: In the Footsteps of the Reluctant Prophet (ISBN 978-1-7910-1514-5)
• Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem (ISBN 978-1-4267-7184-2)
• Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It (ISBN 978-1-4267-7884-1)
• Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics (ISBN 978-1-4267-6662-6)
• Selling Swimsuits in the Arctic: Seven Simple Keys to Growing Churches (ISBN 978-0-687-34384-3)
• Speaking Well: Essential Skills for Speakers, Leaders, and Preachers (ISBN 978-1-5018-0993-4)
• The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul (ISBN 978-1-63088-262-4)
• The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem (ISBN 978-1-4267-1425-2)
• The Lord's Prayer: The Meaning and Power of the Prayer Jesus Taught (ISBN 978-1-7910-2125-2)
• The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life (ISBN 978-1-7910-2638-7)
• The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus (ISBN 978-1-4267-5251-3)
• Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times (ISBN 978-1-5247-6033-5)
• Unleashing the Word: Preaching with Relevance, Purpose, and Passion (ISBN 978-1-4267-0700-1)
• When Christians Get It Wrong (ISBN 978-1-4267-7523-9)
• Why? Making Sense of God's Will (ISBN 978-1-4267-1478-8)
• Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith (ISBN 978-1-7910-2998-2)