Preacher | Teacher | Writer

Reverend Dr. William H. Willimon

Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School.

Dean of the Chapel at Duke University (’84-’04)

Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church (’04-’08)

About Will Willimon

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Writing

Read about Will’s many books and other publications, including the newly released Aging.

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Preaching

Hear recent sermons from one of America’s best known and best loved preachers.

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Teaching

Learn more about Will’s career as one of America’s finest theological educators.

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The Latest from Will’s Blog

Easter Sermon

Jim Somerville’s A Sermon for Every Sunday reposted one I did for them on an RCL Year B Easter back in 2015. You can watch it here.

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Palm Sunday Sermon

I preached for Epworth UMC of Toledo, Ohio this Palm Sunday. The sermon starts at 31:30.

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“I feared boredom more than heresy. They said nasty things about Jesus. Nobody ever said he was dull.”

Will Willimon, Accidental preacher

One of Will’s most recent publications, a memoir entitled Accidental Preacher, recounts, with characteristic wit and humor, moments from his rich vocational life.

Beginning with his childhood in a segregated South, Will moves through story after story of a life spent responding to God’s constant call.

Accidental Preacher