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John Sloat
Biography
John W. Sloat, a former Presbyterian minister, served churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He holds a B.A. from Denison University, 1954; an M.Div. from Princeton Seminary, 1957; and a Th.M. from Pittsburgh Seminary, 1977.
Previous books include "Lord, Make Us One" (non-fiction, 1986) and "The Other Half" (fiction, 2001). Several of his sermons have been included in "Pulpit Digest," a national preaching journal.
He is married to Helen Burdick Sloat, a psychiatric nurse, and they have three children and eight grandchildren.
A pianist and organist, Sloat also plays the French horn, is a scratch model builder and leads spirituality groups.
Previous books include "Lord, Make Us One" (non-fiction, 1986) and "The Other Half" (fiction, 2001). Several of his sermons have been included in "Pulpit Digest," a national preaching journal.
He is married to Helen Burdick Sloat, a psychiatric nurse, and they have three children and eight grandchildren.
A pianist and organist, Sloat also plays the French horn, is a scratch model builder and leads spirituality groups.
Where to buy in print
Books
Memories of My Misadventures - On Sex, Religion and Getting into Trouble
by John Sloat
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 28,040.
Language:
English.
Published: July 16, 2011
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Categories:
Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
For non-stop laughs that bring back visions of your own childhood blunders, Memories of My Misadventures is a humorous adventure the whole family can enjoy together!
A Handbook for Heretics
by John Sloat
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 48,070.
Language:
English.
Published: January 17, 2011
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Religious philosophy, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Comparative Religion
A Handbook For Heretics discusses the differences between religion and the Kingdom of God. Many mainline churches resist the current reformation, a gradual movement away from traditional Christianity toward a vital spirituality.
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