My name is Ruth Everhart, and occasionally I throw my maiden name (Huizenga) into the middle, so don't let that confuse you! I like to claim my Dutch parentage, but two 3-syllable names is a bit much!
I'm a writer, speaker, and Presbyterian minister. I've done ministry for more than two decades, serving churches in upstate New York, rural Illinois, northern Virginia and Maryland. Now I'm devoting all my time and energy to writing.
The subject that captivates me right now is: Pilgrimage. I recently wrote a Lenten devotional for Presbyterians Today, called “A Lenten Pilgrimage” based on my recent pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine. My book on a similar subject will be published by Eerdmans in early 2013. At this point I'm struggling with a title.
I'm available to speak on the subject of pilgrimage, both as it applies to the Holy Land, or simply to the spiritual journey. I call that one: "Pilgrim in Place." I'm in the Washington, DC area. You can contact me through the email address below.
My next major writing project is still in the early stages. It's a collaboration with an old friend, exploring how the experience of sexual violence shaped our faith. It's a big bite to chew.
I'm also a blogger, and you can read random bits and pieces of my writing in my blog: Work-in-Progress.
Thanks for stopping by!
My email address is: ruth (dot) everhart @ verizon (dot) net.