Parson’s Porch Books is delighted to present to you this series called Sermons Matter.

We believe that many of the best writers are pastors who take the role of preacher seriously. Week in, and week out, they exegete scripture, research material, write and deliver sermons in the context of the life of their particular congregation in their given community.

We further believe that sermons are extensions of Holy Scripture which need to be published beyond the manuscripts which are written for delivery each Sunday. Books serve as a vehicle for the sermon to continue to proclaim the Good News of the Morning to a broader audience.

We celebrate the wonderful occasion of the preaching event in Christian worship when the Pastor speaks, the People listen and the Work of the Church proceeds.

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Dana Vaughn is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian (PCUSA) denomination. She currently serves as a pastor at Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church in Weaverville, North Carolina. She earned her Master of Divinity at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, as well as a Master of Social Work at Radford University. Dana enjoys being active in the great outdoors. She claims the natural world is what allows her to stay connected to God and helps to re-energize her spirituality.  As a result, you will see a consistent theme of nature and the outdoors throughout her sermons.