Resources for the Study of Baptism & Related Issues

Benedict, Daniel T., Jr., Come to the Waters: Baptism and Our Ministry of Welcoming Seekers and Making Disciples.
Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 1996.

Browning, Robert L. and Reed, Roy A., Models of Confirmation and Baptismal Affirmation.
Birmingham: Religious Education Press, 1995.

Browning, Robert L. The Sacraments in Religious Education and Liturgy: An Ecumenical Model.
Birmingham: Religious Education Press, 1985.

Felton, Gayle Carlton, By Water and the Spirit: Making Connection for Identity and Ministry.
Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 1997, 1998.

Felton, Gayle Carlton, This Gift of Water: The Practice and Theology of Baptism Among Methodists in America.
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992.

Felton, Gayle Carlton, "A Royal Priesthood in a New Millennium: The Ministry of the Baptized." Quarterly Review (Winter 2000): 369-382.

Hickman, Hoyt L., editor, The Worship Resources of The United Methodist Hymnal.
Nashville: Abingdon, 1989.

Langford, Andy, Blueprints for Worship: A User's Guide for United Methodist Congregations.
Nashville: Abingdon, 1993.

Stookey, Laurence Hull, Baptism: Christ's Act in the Church.
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1982.

Touch the Water, Taste the Bread: Exploring the Sacraments with Children.
Nashville: The United Methodist Publishing House.

Willimon, William H., Remember Who You Are: Baptism, A Model for Christian Life.
Nashville: The Upper Room, 1980.

White, James F., Sacraments as God's Self Giving: Sacramental Practice and Faith.
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001 (revised).

Basic Resource:
The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1992. Has an extended introduction to the "Services of the Baptismal Covenant" and is useful for teaching and writing interpretive articles in church newsletters. Contains all the services of the baptismal covenant with extended rubrics.