Amy Wagner

Wagner is a John Wesley Fellow and ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church. She pastors the Coraopolis United Methodist Church in Pittsburgh, PA, and co-chairs the Board of Ordained Ministry in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. She blogs at Country, City, Preacher Girl.

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The Best Advice
Occasionally, someone asks the question: “What is the best advice you’ve received?” I’m not sure if I could narrow it down to just one...
  • Conversations, Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
  • February 9, 2015
  • Amy Wagner
Advent and Violence
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” – except, when it’s not. Advent is a time of hope, peace, joy – except, when...
  • Conversations, Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
  • December 15, 2014
  • Amy Wagner
Preparing for Change
We’ve all heard it: “They didn’t teach that in seminary!” It’s true, the first year or two in congregational ministry will teach you many...
  • Conversations, Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
  • October 13, 2014
  • Amy Wagner
Words Come to Life
What follows is a devotion written for my congregation the week after Easter. With some adaption, I offer it to you as both academic...
  • Conversations, Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
  • May 5, 2014
  • Amy Wagner
Pastoral Ministry through the Seasons
I sit on Ash Wednesday, a smear of ashes on my forehead, typing in a coffee shop. Lent has begun, and I feel unprepared....
  • Conversations, Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
  • March 17, 2014
  • Amy Wagner
Wesley on Faith, Love, and Salvation
Any local church pastor will eventually be asked the question that the lawyer asked Jesus in Luke 10:25: “What must I do to inherit...
  • Conversations, Wesley and the Methodists
  • January 20, 2014
  • Amy Wagner
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