L. Gregory Jones | Scholars@Duke

L. Gregory Jones
Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Christian Ministry in the Divinity School

In addition to serving as a professor of theology at the Divinity School, L. Gregory Jones served as dean of the Divinity School from 1997 to 2010, and since 2007 he has served as the senior strategist for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. He has served as Duke’s chief international strategist to advance and coordinate the university’s global engagement.

Jones is widely recognized as a scholar and church leader on such issues as forgiveness and reconciliation, Christian vocation, leadership, and strengthening the church and its ministry. He is known for teaching that fosters students' imaginations in connecting Christian faith to everyday life, for research that promotes interdisciplinary conversation, and for theological thinking that fosters transformative leadership, traditioned innovation, and vibrant institutions.

He is the author or editor of 16 books, including the acclaimed Embodying Forgiveness, and, most recently, the co-author of Forgiving as We’ve Been Forgiven. He is also the author, recently, of Everyday Matters: Intersections of Life and Faith and the co-authored Resurrecting Excellence: Shaping Faithful Christian Ministry. Jones, who has published more than 100 articles in a variety of publications, also regularly writes reflections for Faith & Leadership, an offering of Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. For 10 years he was co-editor of Modern Theology, a scholarly journal published by Blackwells in Oxford, England, and he currently serves as an associate editor for the journal.

Jones has traveled extensively, often addressing issues of forgiveness and reconciliation in lectures and sermons. In recent years he has been in South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Northern Ireland, Israel/Palestine, China, India, and South Korea.

Jones has preached and lectured in major pulpits and at annual conferences across the United States. He also has delivered numerous distinguished lectureships at colleges and universities. In addition, he has provided significant leadership for many pastors' schools and other continuing education events for laity and clergy. Jones and his wife, the Rev. Susan Pendleton Jones, have written several units (and the accompanying videos) for The United Methodist Publishing House's "Living the Good Life Together" series.

He is an ordained United Methodist pastor and a member of the Western North Carolina Conference. Jones and his wife have three children: Nathan, Ben, and Sarah.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Christian Ministry in the Divinity School, Divinity School, Duke University 2014
Ruth W. and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Christian Ministry, Divinity School, Duke University 2021

Contact Information

90968, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708
Box 90968, 104 Westbrook, Durham, NC 27708
gjones@div.duke.edu (919) 660-3434

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Duke University 1988
- M.Div., Duke University 1985
- M.P.A., University of Denver 1982
- B.A., University of Denver 1980
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor in the Divinity School, Divinity School, Duke University 1997 - 2021
- Dean, Divinity School, Duke University 1997 - 2010
Recognition
In the News
- NOV 4, 2019
  
  Divinity Dean Greg Jones' Term Extended Through 2023
- OCT 23, 2019
  
  Divinity Dean on Capitol Hill: Talking With Legislators About Building Social Infrastructure in Stressed Communities
- APR 27, 2016
  
  Greg Jones: Institutions vital in shaping character and instilling virtue
- APR 27, 2016 The Baptist Standard
  
  Greg Jones: Institutions vital in shaping character and instilling virtue
- MAY 13, 2015 CNN
  
  L. Gregory Jones comments: Millennials leaving church in droves, study finds
- FEB 11, 2015 The New York Times
  
  L. Gregory Jones’ writings cited: The act of rigorous forgiving
- FEB 11, 2015 The New York Times
  
  L. Gregory Jones’ writings cited: The act of rigorous forgiving
- FEB 11, 2014 Christian Century
  
  Gregory Jones: Something old, something new
- APR 22, 2013
  
  Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative Expands Leadership Team
- APR 22, 2013 Duke Today
  
  Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative Expands Leadership Team
Expertise
Subject Headings
Global Scholarship
- Expertise
Research
Selected Grants
- Neighborhood Seminary awarded by Duke Endowment 2018 - 2020
- Faculty Development awarded by Association of Theological Schools 2017 - 2020
- Re-Forming Theological Education for the 21st Century in the United Methodist Church awarded by Kern Family Foundation 2019 - 2020
- 2019 Course of Study awarded by Duke Endowment 2018 - 2020
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Boot Camp awarded by Issachar Fund 2019
- The Traditioned Innovation Project awarded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. 2017 - 2019
- Strategic Planning, Church Assessment and Organizational Optimization awarded by Duke Endowment 2017 - 2019
- 2018 United Methodist Continued Education awarded by Duke Endowment 2018 - 2019
- Christian Institutional Leadership awarded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. 2014 - 2018
- Pool of Tears Initiative: Reflective Journeys to South Africa, Uganda, and Rwanda awarded by Josiah Charles Trent Memorial Foundation 2005 - 2007
- Blessed Are the Debonair: Inaugural Lecture by Dr. Richard Lischer awarded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation 2000
- Publication & Distribution of "Blessed Are the Debonair" awarded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation 2000
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Books
  - Jones, L. G., and C. Musekura. Forgiving as we've been forgiven: community practices for making peace. Downers Grove, Ill: InterVarsity Press, 2010.
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  - Jones, L. G., and K. R. Armstrong. Resurrecting excellence shaping faithful Christian ministry: shaping faithful Christian ministry. Grand Rapids, Mich: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co, 2006.
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  - Jones, L. G., and S. P. Jones. Living the Good Like Together: Forgiveness. Nashville: Abingdon, 2006.
  - Jones, L. G., and S. P. Jones. Living the Good Life Together: Attentiveness. Nashville: Abingdon, 2006.
  - Jones, L. G., R. Hütter, and C. R. V. Ewell. God, truth, and witness: engaging Stanley Hauerwas. Grand Rapids, Mich: Brazos, 2005.
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  - Jones, L. G. Everyday matters : intersections of life and faith: intersections of life and faith. Nashville, Tenn: Abingdon Press, 2003.
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  - Jones, L. G., and S. Paulsell. The scope of our art: the vocation of the theological teacher. Grand Rapids, Mich; Cambridge, UK: Eerdmans, 2002.
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  - Buckley, J. J., and L. G. Jones. Theology and eschatology at the turn of the millennium. Malden, Mass: Blackwell, 2001.
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  - Johnston, R. K., L. G. Jones, and J. R. Wilson. Grace upon grace : essays in honor of Thomas A Langford. Nashville: Abingdon Pr, 1999.
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  - Jones, L. G., and J. J. Buckley. Theology and scriptural imagination. Oxford: Blackwell, 1998.
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  - Buckley, J. J., and L. G. Jones. Spirituality and social embodiment. Oxford: Blackwell, 1997.
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  - Hauerwas, S., and L. G. Jones. Why narrative? : readings in narrative theology: readings in narrative theology. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock Publishers, 1997.
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  - Fowl, S. E., and L. G. Jones. Rethinking metaphysics. Oxford: Blackwell, 1995.
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  - Jones, L. G. Embodying forgiveness: a theological analysis. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995.
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  - Fowl, S. E., and L. G. Jones. Reading in communion : scripture and ethics in Christian life: scripture and ethics in Christian life. Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans Pub. Co, 1991.
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- Academic Articles
  - Gilmer, K., and L. G. Jones. “Cultivating Institutions that Nurture Holy Friendship.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Gilmer, K., and L. G. Jones. “Performance as Leadership Preparation.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Gilmer, K., and L. G. Jones. “Failing to Learn.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G. “Discovering Hope through Holy Friendships.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G. “Asking More of Laypeople.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and B. McNutt. “Nurturing Innovations.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and B. McNutt. “Encountering Christ in the Stranger.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and N. Jones. “Success as the Byproduct of Repeated Failure.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and N. Jones. “The Importance of Cognitive Diversity.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and N. Jones. “Engaging Stakeholders in Problem Solving.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and N. Jones. “Deep Trends Affecting Christian Institutions.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G., and N. Jones. “Working on 'Wicked' Problems.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - McNutt, B., and L. G. Jones. “Seeking Leaders to Persevere.” Faith & Leadership, 2012.
  - Jones, L. G. “Networking, Border-Crossing, and Staying on Pitch.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Reconciling Leadership from Nickel Mines.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “Christian Institution as Cities.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “Pruning for Sustainable Design.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “How to Design a Sustainable Institution.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “Lincoln's Leadership in the Crucible.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “Executing with Urgency.” Faith & Leadership, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “Learning curve.” Christian Century 127, no. 10 (May 18, 2010): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “You're lonely, I'm lonely.” Christian Century 127, no. 2 (January 26, 2010): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Interpretive Charity.” Faith & Leadership, 2010.
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  - Jones, L. G. “How should we teach ministry?” Faith & Leadership, 2010.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Creating a learning culture.” Faith & Leadership, 2010.
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  - Jones, L. G. “What's the future of denominations.” Faith & Leadership, 2010.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The remarkable success of a misnamed journal: reflections on twenty-five years of Modern Theology.” Modern Theology 26, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 12–19.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Pastors by degree.” Christian Century 126, no. 25 (December 15, 2009): 37–37.
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  - Byassee, J., and L. G. Jones. “Methodists & microcredit.” First Things, no. 197 (November 1, 2009): 20–22.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Boldly humble.” Christian Century 126, no. 21 (October 20, 2009): 59–59.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Undermanaged.” Christian Century 126, no. 16 (August 11, 2009): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Maison Shalom.” Christian Century 126, no. 12 (June 16, 2009): 29–29.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Investing in Sudan.” Christian Century 126, no. 8 (April 21, 2009): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Binge reader.” Christian Century 126, no. 4 (February 24, 2009): 41–41.
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  - Jones, L. G. “In praise of left tackles.” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The practice of asking questions.” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Leading toward the "extreme center".” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “"Love Made Me an Inventor": Nurturing Christian Vocation.” The Cresset, 2009, 6–15.
  - Jones, L. G. “Vibrant institutions.” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Why institutions matter.” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “"the end".” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Leadership as loving enemies.” Faith & Leadership, 2009.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Incredible story?” Christian Century 125, no. 26 (December 30, 2008): 31–31.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Back home in Gilead.” Christian Century 125, no. 22 (November 4, 2008): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Monkey business.” Christian Century 125, no. 18 (September 9, 2008): 39–39.
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  - Jones, L. G. “My facebook friends.” Christian Century 125, no. 14 (July 15, 2008): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “More power to you.” Christian Century 125, no. 10 (May 20, 2008): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Of two minds.” Christian Century 125, no. 6 (March 25, 2008): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Spiritual soccer.” Christian Century 125, no. 2 (January 29, 2008): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Priorities for General Conference.” The United Methodist Newscope 36, no. 12 (2008): 3–4.
  - Jones, L. G. “Bold initiative.” Christian Century 124, no. 24 (November 27, 2007): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Be generous.” Christian Century 124, no. 20 (October 2, 2007): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Learning curve.” Christian Century 124, no. 16 (August 7, 2007): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Call-in confessions.” Christian Century 124, no. 12 (June 12, 2007): 31–31.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Punch lines.” Christian Century 124, no. 8 (April 17, 2007): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Softened hearts.” Christian Century 124, no. 4 (February 20, 2007): 41–41.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Slow-motion grace.” Christian Century 123, no. 25 (December 12, 2006): 37–37.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Dreams and strategies.” Christian Century 123, no. 21 (October 17, 2006): 65–65.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Trouble brewing.” Christian Century 123, no. 17 (August 22, 2006): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Friends.” Christian Century 123, no. 13 (June 27, 2006): 31–31.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Dying well.” Christian Century 123, no. 9 (May 2, 2006): 37–37.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Melancholy leaders.” Christian Century 123, no. 4 (February 21, 2006): 47–47.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Job description.” Christian Century 123, no. 1 (January 10, 2006): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Win-win situation.” Christian Century 122, no. 21 (October 18, 2005): 49–49.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Think big.” Christian Century 122, no. 17 (August 23, 2005): 29–29.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Ordinary beauty.” Christian Century 122, no. 13 (June 28, 2005): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Speech lessons.” Christian Century 122, no. 9 (May 3, 2005): 37–37.
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  - Jones, L. G. “There's always room.” Christian Century 122, no. 5 (March 8, 2005): 41–41.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The soulless university.” Christian Century 122, no. 1 (January 11, 2005): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Teaching Moments.” The Christian Century, 2005, 22–37.
  - Branson, R. D., and N. R. MacIntyre. “Foreword.” Respiratory Care Clinics of North America 10, no. 4 (December 1, 2004). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcc.2004.07.002.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Loving football.” Christian Century 121, no. 23 (November 16, 2004): 39–39.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Tale of two t-shirts.” Christian Century 121, no. 18 (September 7, 2004): 47–47.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Hemmed in.” Christian Century 121, no. 15 (July 27, 2004): 37–37.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Welcome interruption.” Christian Century 121, no. 11 (June 1, 2004): 31–31.
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  - Jones, G. L. “The games we play.” Christian Century 121, no. 7 (April 6, 2004): 32–32.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Betting on the truth.” Christian Century 121, no. 3 (February 10, 2004): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Traveling companions.” Christian Century 120, no. 23 (November 15, 2003): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Saint Jeanette.” Christian Century 120, no. 19 (September 20, 2003): 37–37.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Mending lives.” Christian Century 120, no. 15 (July 26, 2003): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Talking with the enemy.” Christian Century 120, no. 11 (May 31, 2003): 50–50.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Excellent adventure.” Christian Century 120, no. 7 (April 5, 2003): 37–37.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Grace notes.” Christian Century 120, no. 3 (February 8, 2003): 31–31.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The Healthy Church: Embodying Forgiveness.” Catalyst 29, no. 4 (2003): 5–6.
  - Jones, L. G. “What we fear.” Christian Century 119, no. 25 (December 4, 2002): 39–39.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Needy pastors.” Christian Century 119, no. 21 (October 9, 2002): 62–62.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Take this job.” Christian Century 119, no. 17 (August 14, 2002): 35–35.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Imagining Scripture.” Christian Century 119, no. 13 (June 19, 2002): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Tough love for sexual abusers.” Christian Century 119, no. 9 (April 24, 2002): 40–40.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Psalms of rage.” Christian Century 119, no. 5 (February 27, 2002): 40–40.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Mundane excellence.” Christian Century 119, no. 1 (January 2, 2002): 33–33.
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  - Jones, L. G. “How to Forgive.” Newsday, 2002.
  - Jones, L. G. “Theology and Sexuality: Classic and Contemporary Readings.” Blackwell Readings in Modern Theology, 2002.
  - Jones, L. G. “Grace-full gestures.” Christian Century 118, no. 32 (November 21, 2001): 48–48.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Light in darkness.” Christian Century 118, no. 28 (October 17, 2001): 26–26.
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  - Jones, L. G., and S. P. Jones. “Pivotal leadership: seminary strategies.” Christian Century 118, no. 25 (September 12, 2001): 24–28.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Maturing downward.” Christian Century 118, no. 24 (August 29, 2001): 30–30.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Living into our histories.” Christian Century 118, no. 20 (July 4, 2001): 29–29.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Truth or consequences.” Christian Century 118, no. 16 (May 16, 2001): 23–23.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Taking the long view.” Christian Century 118, no. 12 (April 11, 2001): 24–24.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Some kind of tomorrow.” Christian Century 118, no. 8 (March 7, 2001): 22–22.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Beside the weary road.” Christian Century 118, no. 4 (January 31, 2001): 22–22.
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  - Jones, L. G., and W. J. Jennings. “Geographies of memory: theological reflections on racial reconciliation in South Africa and the United States.” Theological Education 38, no. 1 (January 1, 2001): 91–100.
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  - L Gregory Jones, L. G., and L. G. Susan Pendleton Jones. “Pivotal leadership.” The Christian Century 118, no. 25 (2001): 24.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Christmas presence.” Christian Century 117, no. 36 (December 20, 2000): 1344–1344.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Chain of hope.” Christian Century 117, no. 28 (October 18, 2000): 1048–1048.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Geographies of memory.” Christian Century 117, no. 24 (August 30, 2000): 874–874.
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  - Meador, K. G., and L. G. Jones. “Bearing witness in life and death.” Christian Century 117, no. 23 (August 16, 2000): 830–32.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Swimming in the deep end.” Christian Century 117, no. 20 (July 5, 2000): 730–730.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Letter bombs.” Christian Century 117, no. 16 (May 17, 2000): 578–578.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Evil and Good Friday.” Christian Century 117, no. 12 (April 12, 2000): 432–432.
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  - Jones, L Gregory. “Crafting Communities of Forgiveness.” Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology 54, no. 2 (April 2000): 121–34. https://doi.org/10.1177/002096430005400202.
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  - Jones, L. G. “A bottomless pit.” Christian Century 117, no. 8 (March 8, 2000): 279–279.
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  - Jones, L. G., and W. J. Jennings. “Formed for ministry : A program in spiritual formation.” Christian Century 117, no. 4 (February 2, 2000): 124–28.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Who is a person.” Christian Century 117, no. 3 (January 26, 2000): 96–96.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Welcoming the stranger.” Christian Century 117, no. 2 (January 19, 2000): 58–60.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Inquiring after God: Classic and Contemporary Readings.” Blackwell Readings in Modern Theology, 2000.
  - Jones, L. G. “Theology after Liberalism: A Reader.” Blackwell Readings in Modern Theology, 2000.
  - L Gregory Jones, L Kristin. “Why bother to think?” The Christian Century 117, no. 32 (2000): 1192.
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  - Jones, L. G. “HallowThanksMas.” Christian Century 116, no. 36 (December 22, 1999): 1258–1258.
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  - Jones, L. G. “One good teacher.” Christian Century 116, no. 32 (November 17, 1999): 1144–1144.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Why are they singing.” Christian Century 116, no. 24 (September 8, 1999): 864–864.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Vocation.” Christian Century 116, no. 20 (July 14, 1999): 716–716.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Our children's happiness.” Christian Century 116, no. 16 (May 19, 1999): 595–595.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Shaped by lament and hope.” Christian Century 116, no. 12 (April 14, 1999): 426–426.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Truth and Consequences in South Africa.” Christianity Today 43, no. 4 (April 5, 1999): 59–63.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Putting on new clothes.” Christian Century 116, no. 8 (March 10, 1999): 286–286.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Checkbook revelations.” Christian Century 116, no. 4 (February 3, 1999): 136–136.
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  - Jones, L. G. “A Center that Holds.” Circuit Rider, 1999, 5–6.
  - Jones, L. G. “Shaping character.” Christian Century 115, no. 36 (December 23, 1998): 1252–1252.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Answerizing.” Christian Century 115, no. 32 (November 18, 1998): 1121–1121.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Stories of our lives.” Christian Century 115, no. 28 (October 21, 1998): 975–975.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Fidelity makes you happy.” Christian Century 115, no. 24 (September 9, 1998): 832–832.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Roots of violence.” Christian Century 115, no. 20 (July 15, 1998): 692–692.
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  - Jones, L. G. “One that matters.” Christian Century 115, no. 16 (May 20, 1998): 544–544.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Roses for my soul.” Christian Century 115, no. 12 (April 15, 1998): 405–405.
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  - Jones, L Gregory. “Theological Table Talk.” Theology Today 55, no. 1 (April 1998): 69–76. https://doi.org/10.1177/004057369805500107.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Truth and lies.” Christian Century 115, no. 8 (March 11, 1998): 263–263.
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  - Jones, L. G. “"How Much Truth Can We Take?" : South Africa's Christian experiment for finding healing from its violent past.” Christianity Today 42, no. 2 (February 9, 1998): 18–22.
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  - Jones, L. G. “A little forgetfulness.” Christian Century 115, no. 4 (February 4, 1998): 121–121.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Stumped by Repentance: Simon Wiesenthal's The Sunflower.” Christianity Today, 1998, 94–97.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Trust.” Christian Century 114, no. 37 (December 24, 1997): 1232–1232.
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  - Jones, L. G. “True confessions.” Christian Century 114, no. 33 (November 19, 1997): 1090–1090.
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  - Jones, G. L. “Race and friendship.” Christian Century 114, no. 29 (October 22, 1997): 950–950.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Going and staying.” Christian Century 114, no. 25 (September 10, 1997): 800–800.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Apprenticeship.” Christian Century 114, no. 21 (July 16, 1997): 669–669.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Finding the Will to Embrace the Enemy : What it means to follow the crucified Christ in the midst of ethnic and racial conflict.” Christianity Today 41, no. 5 (April 28, 1997): 29–31.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The Theological Interpretation of Scripture.” Blackwell Readings in Modern Theology, 1997.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Postmodern God: A Theological Reader.” Blackwell Readings in Modern Theology, 1997.
  - Jones, L. G. “God and the Craft of Forgiveness.” The Circuit Rider, 1997, 4–5.
  - Jones, L. G. “A Thirst for God or Consumer Spirituality? Cultivating Disciplined Practices of Being Engaged by God.” Modern Theology 13, no. 1 (January 1, 1997): 3–28.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Spirituality lite : Thomas Moore's misguided care of the soul.” Christian Century 113, no. 32 (November 6, 1996): 1072–74.
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  - Jones, L. G. “A world shaped by Christmas.” Christian Century 113, no. 18 (May 22, 1996): 581–86.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Becoming a different man : Inside Albert Speer.” Christian Century 113, no. 16 (May 8, 1996): 516–19.
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  - Jones, L. G. “As Conspicuous as the Sun in the Midst of Heaven: Theological Reflections on Wesleyan Social Witness.” The Circuit Rider, 1996, 4–5.
  - Jones, L. G. “Life Begins in Baptism.” Living Pulpit 4, no. 3 (July 1, 1995): 14–14.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The Splendor of Truth: A Symposium.” First Things 39 (1994): 19–20.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Craft of Forgiveness.” Theology Today 50, no. 3 (October 1, 1993): 345–57.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The "Good Life" or a Life That Is Good? Aging, Death, and Christian Theology in American Culture.” Word & World 13, no. 3 (June 1, 1993): 284–93.
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  - Hütter, R. “Transformed Judgement: Toward a Trinitarian Account of the Moral Life.” Currents in Theology and Mission 20, no. 2 (April 1, 1993): 137–137.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The Judgment of Grace : Forgiveness in Christian Life.” Pro Ecclesia 2, no. 2 (March 1, 1993): 173–86.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Rhetoric, Narrative, and the rhoetirc of Narratives: Exploring the Turns to Narrative in Recent Thought and Discourses.” Issues in Integrative Studies 11 (1993): 7–25.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Virtues of Taking Time, Taking Time for the Virtues.” Issues in Integrative Studies 11 (1993): 83–95.
  - Jones, L. G. “For all the saints : autobiography in Christian theology.” Asbury Theological Journal 47, no. 1 (March 1, 1992): 27–42.
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  - JONES, L. G. “The Cost of Forgiveness: Grace, Christian Community and the Politics of Worldly Discipleship.” Union Seminary Quarterly Review 46, no. 1 (1992): 149.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Living by the Word: The Gift and Task of Language.” The Christian Century 109, no. 17 (1992): 514.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Living by the Word: Come, Lord Jesus.” The Christian Century 109, no. 16 (1992): 485.
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  - Jones, L. G. “The Love Which Love's Knowledge Knows Not: Nussbaum's Evasion of Christianity.” The Thomist 56, no. 2 (1992): 323–37.
  - Jones, L. G. “Crises in Higher Education and the Need for Solutions--But What Kind?” The Journal of College and University Law 18, no. 4 (1992): 621–25.
  - Jones, L. G. “Hope for those mired in mud : toward a nonprofessional Christian ministry of practical wisdom.” Word & World 10, no. 3 (June 1, 1990): 275–84.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Giving voice to the silences.” Christian Century 107, no. 12 (April 11, 1990): 359–60.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Why there is no one debate between "communitarians" and "liberals" : an essay on the importance of community.” Perspectives in Religious Studies 17, no. 1 (March 1, 1990): 53–70.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Learning to live in holy insecurity: Nicholas Lash's Easter in Ordinary.” Modern Theology 6, no. 4 (1990): 385–405.
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  - Jones, L. G. “A Pathology of Medical Ethics: Economic Medical Rationing in a Morally Incoherent Society.” The Linacre Quarterly 57, no. 2 (1990): 59–67.
  - Jones, L. G. “Toward a recovery of theological discourse in United Methodism.” Quarterly Review 9, no. 2 (June 1, 1989): 16–34.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Eucharistic hospitality : welcoming the stranger into the household of God.” Reformed Journal 39, no. 3 (March 1, 1989): 12–17.
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  - JONES, L. G. “A RESPONSE TO SYKES: REVELATION AND THE PRACTICES OF INTERPRETING SCRIPTURE.” Modern Theology 5, no. 4 (1989): 343–48. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0025.1989.tb00199.x.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Should Christians affirm Rawls' justice as fairness : A response to Professor Beckley.” Journal of Religious Ethics 16, no. 2 (September 1, 1988): 251–71.
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  - HAUERWAS, S., and L. G. JONES. “KANT AND JOB COMFORTERS - LOADES,AL.” British Journal for Eighteenth Century Studies 11, no. 2 (1988): 221–221.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Alasdair MacIntyre on narrative, community, and the moral life.” Modern Theology 4, no. 1 (October 1, 1987): 53–69.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Nature, History, and the Significance of Creation.” Books and Religion 15, no. 5 (1987): 28–29.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Theological Transformation of Aristoleian Friendship in the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas.” The New Scholasticism 51, no. 4 (1987): 373–99.
  - Jones, L. G. “Men and Women, War and Civic Discourse.” Books and Religion 15, no. 3/4 (1987): 5,-30–31.
  - Jones, L Gregory. “The Theological Transformation of Aristotelian Friendship in the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas.” New Scholasticism 61, no. 4 (1987): 373–99. https://doi.org/10.5840/newscholas19876141.
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  - Hauerwas, S., and L. G. Jones. “Can Modern War Be Just? By James Turner Johnson New Haven, Yale University Press, 1984. 215 pp. $17.95.” Theology Today 43, no. 1 (January 1, 1986): 104–6. https://doi.org/10.1177/004057368604300118.
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  - Hauerwas, S., and L. G. Jones. “Seeking a clear Alternative to Liberalism.” Books and Religion 13, no. 1 (1985).
  - Jones, L. G. “The Moral Significance of Friendship.” Books and Religion 13, no. 4/5 (1985).
  - Jones, L. G. “Beauty as a Mark of Excellence.” Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Website, n.d.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Apprentice's New Clothes: Shaping Christian Community.” The 2000 Princeton Lectures on Youth, Church, and Culture, n.d., 43–56.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Grace of Daily Obligation: Shaping Christian Life.” The 2000 Princeton Lectures on Youth, Church, and Culture, n.d., 57–68.
- Book Sections
  - Jones, L. G., S. P. Jones, and A. H. Cole Jr. “Leadership, Pastoral Identity, and Friendship: Navigating the Transition from Seminary to the Parish.” In From Midterms to Ministry: Practical Theologians on Pastoral Beginnings, 13–26. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2008.
  - Jones, L. G., and W. H. Willimon. “We Do See Jesus.” In Sermons from Duke Chapel, 330–36. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2005.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Qualities of Leadership in a Christian Context.” In Effective Religious Leadership in an Age of Change, 3–13. Washington, DC: FADICA, Inc., 2003.
  - Jones, L. G., E. F. Davis, and R. B. Hays. “Embodying Scripture in the Community of Faith.” In The Art of Reading Scripture, 143–59. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2003.
  - Jones, L. G., S. Hauerwas, C. B. Stoneking, K. G. Meador, D. Cloutier, and S. P. Jones. “Worship, the Eucharist, Baptism and Aging.” In Growing Old in Christ, 185–201. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2003.
  - Jones, L. G. “Beliefs, desires, practices, and the ends of theological education.” In Practicing Theology, 185–205. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Negotiating the tensions of vocation.” In Scope of Our Art, 209–24. Grand Rapids, Mich: Eerdmans, 2002.
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  - Jones, L. G., and W. P. Brown. “Formed and Transformed by Scripture: Character, Community, and Authority in Biblical Interpretation.” In Character and Scripture: Moral Formation, Community, and Biblical Interpretation, 18–33. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 2002.
  - Jones, L. G., J. J. Buckley, and D. S. Yeago. “A Dramatic Journey into God's Dazzling Light: Baptismal Catechesis and the Shaping of Christian Practical Wisdom.” In Knowing the Triune God: The Work of the Spirit in the Practices of the Church, 147–77. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2001.
  - Jones, L. G. “A Fire of Holy Longing.” In Inquiring after God, 191–206. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers, Inc, 2000.
  - Jones, L. G. “Behold, I make all things new.” In God and the Victim, 160–82. Grand Rapids, Mich: W.B. Eerdmans, 1999.
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  - Jones, L. G. “What makes "United Methodist theology" Methodist.” In Doctrines and Disciplines, 79–95. Nashville: Abingdon Pr, 1999.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Forgiveness.” In Practicing Our Faith, 133–47. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Pub, 1997.
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  - Jones, L. G. “Reason.” In Concise Encyclopedia of Preaching, 401–3. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1995.
  - Jones, L. G. “The Psychological Captivity of the Church in the U.S.” In Either/Or: The Gospel or Neopaganism, 97–112. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1995.
  - Jones, L. G., and R. P. Vance. “Why the virtues are not another approach to medical ethics : reconceiving the place of ethics in contemporary medicine.” In Religious Methods and Resources in Bioethics, 203–25. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Pub, 1994.
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  - Cartwright, M. G., and L. G. Jones. “Vital congregations : toward a Wesleyan vision for the United Methodist Church's identity and mission.” In Mission of the Church in Methodist Perspective, 85–120. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Pr, 1992.
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  - Hauerwas, S., and L. G. Jones. “Introduction: Why Narrative?” In Why Narrative?, 1–18. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1989.
  - Jones, L. G. “Christian Communities and Biomedical Technologies.” In Bioethics and the Beginning of Life, 63–75. Scottsdale, PA: Herald Press, 1989.
  - Jones, L. G. “Loving the Academic's Vocation, Institutions and All: A Retrospective Appreciation of the Colloquium on The Academic's Handbook.” In The Academic’s Handbook, 1–8, n.d.
- Other Articles
  - Jones, L. G. “Revisiting Nickel Mines: A Lesson in Forgiveness.” Baltimore, MD, 2011.
  - Jones, L. G. “An Amish grandfather's lesson of forgiveness,” 2006.
  - Jones, L. G. “Is the Call to Holy Living Passe?,” 2005.
  - Jones, L. G. “A Tornado, A Child, and the Easter Vigil.” Baltimore, MD, 2000.
  - Jones, L. G. “Narrative Theology,” 1993.
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- Conference Papers
  - Jones, L. G. “Healing the wounds of memory - Theology & psychology on salvation & sin.” In Care for the Soul, edited by M. R. McMinn and T. R. Phillips, 241–53. INTERVARSITY PRESS, 2001.
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