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In addition to being a popular preacher, lecturer, and teacher in the United Methodist Church and the wider Christian community, Dr. Neal is also known as the author of thought provoking books, theological articles, academic papers, devotional literature, and poetry. While specializing in the area of Systematics, and especially the theology of the sacraments, Dr. Neal has also written extensively in the area of Wesleyan Theology, New Testament studies, Church History, and Liturgy.

Dr. Neal's books are available for purchase from most of the major online bookstores, including Amazon.com and Cokesbury.com. His book Grace Upon Grace: Sacramental Theology and the Christian Life, is a critically acclaimed theological textbook addressing how grace functions and is received through the sacraments and the other means of grace. While accessible to the average lay-person, this book is also sometimes used by candidates for ordained ministry in the UMC to help in clarifying their understanding of the sacraments.

His book Seeking the Shepherd's Arms: Reflections from the Pastoral Side of Life is a short work of devotional theology. It is hard to find at a reasonable price, so if you really want a copy you might contact Dr. Neal's office. However, many of the chapters in this little book are also found, in a slightly different format, on this website.
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Grace Upon Grace:
Sacramental Theology and the Christian Life

Second Edition

Paperback: 234 pages
Publisher: Westbow Press (December, 2014)
ISBN: 978-1-49086-006-0

"This book is about sacramental theology -- the field of Christian thought which deals with the many means by which believers receive God's grace."

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Seeking the Shepherd's Arms:
Reflections from the Pastoral Side of Life


Paperback: 130 pages
Publisher: Koinonia Press (September, 2003)
ISBN: 0967907411

"Ministry is a joy! Ministry is rewarding and exciting! It says so, right on the label. No one ever told me that ministry can also be difficult, frustrating, thankless and painful. They didn't mention that ministry can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausting. The demands of ordained and lay ministry can leave one beaten down, depressed, and dejected. It was in the course of parish ministry - in the course of being beaten down and built back up again - that the chapters of this volume were written. This is a book of devotional reflections for lay and ordained Christians in ministry. Some of the chapters may leave you smiling, others may challenge you, and still others may have you scratching your head. There’s something in this book for everyone."

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