The Nominee: A Novel

By Michael Kinnamon

Matthew McAvoy’s surprising nomination to lead his Christian denomination is, at first, exhilarating — the apex of a career in ministry, education, and leadership. But that joy is undercut when a member of the church calls attention to Matthew’s support for persons who are gay or lesbian. What follows is an eight-month ordeal, challenging Matthew and providing a new awareness of what the gospel demands. When the opposition becomes a threat, the story takes a sinister turn that involves not only Matthew but his whole family–and raises even more questions about the meaning of leadership in our age. Inspired by the author’s own story, The Nominee shows that places we think are refuges can be the most dangerous.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chalice Press
• Release date: May 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9780827225381

Michael Kinnamon

Michael Kinnamon is one of the most widely respected leaders and scholars of the ecumenical movement. He has held many noteworthy positions, including General Secretary for the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, Executive Secretary of the World Council of Churches' Commission on Faith and Order, and Dean of Lexington Theological Seminary. Kinnamon has also served as a professor of ecumenical and interfaith studies at seminaries and universities in the United States and India. He is the author of several books on the ecumenical movement, including Can a Renewal Movement Be Renewed?