Faith for a Better Future
Friendship Press is the publishing arm of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. We publish books about spiritual formation, stories of God's grace, faith for a changing world, and works of advocacy and liberation.
Our vision is Christian resources that create a better future for all.
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Vision
Christian resources that create a better future for all.
Our Mission
We exist to further the NCC’s mission by creating resources that nurture sacred wisdom, cultivate community, foster justice, deepen faith, and promote peace for the welfare of humanity and the unity of creation.
Our Values
Tell the truth.
Make a difference.
Create community.
Commit to excellence.
Pursue justice.
Our Books
Spiritual Formation
Stories of God's Grace
Faith Practices in a Changing World
Justice and Peace for All
Board Leadership
Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, President
Bishop Teresa Snorton is committed to serving God and the needs of you and your family. Rev. Dr. Snorton is a pastor, preacher, teacher, chaplain, author and executive leader in religion and pastoral care.
As an ordained CME (Christian Methodist Episcopal) minister, Bishop Snorton has a passion for the local church, but also for interfaith and multifaith initiatives that meet the needs of people and communities.
In June 2010, Rev. Dr. Snorton was elected the 59th Bishop of the CME Church, the denomination's first female elected to the episcopal office.For nine months, she served as Presiding Bishop for the Eleventh Episcopal District, which is comprised of ten countries in central and southern Africa. In March 2011, she was appointed to serve as Presiding Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District (Alabama and Florida). In 2022, she was appointed the CME's Ecumenical Bishop and Program Development Officer.
In addition to her episcopal duties, Bishop Snorton is a pastoral care provider and certified educator. She is available to preach, speak or lead workshops and seminars on a variety of topics related to spirituality, pastoral care, religion and health, end-of-life, women's faith, and multicultural issues.
Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer, Vice President
The Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer recently completed his 8 year term as General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. He has served churches in Missouri and worked as a middle judicatory officer for the denomination on Missourii and Arizona. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, a Masters of Divininty
degree, Honorary Doctorates from Chicago Thelogocial Seminary, Heidelberg College, and Elmhurst University, and a Doctor of MInistry degree in White Privilege studies. He is the author of three Published books: Steeplejacking: How the Christian Right is Hijacking Mainstream Religion; Beyond Resistance: the Institutional Church Meets the Postmodern
World; and Into the Mystic. He is a recipient of Eden Seminary's "Shalom" award given by the student body for a lifetime commitment to peace and justice. He is the beloved spouse of Mimi, whose near 40 year marriage with him remains the crown jewel of his life; proud father of three; and doting grandfather of two.
CheRhonda Greenlee, Treasurer
CheRhonda is the owner of Saffron Planning and Events, LLC (SPE), an event consulting firm, and co-founder of Valiant Path Publishing. Valiant Path Publishing helps leaders of faith publish courageous works that influence the world to take action!!
Rev. Teresa Hord Owens
General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Steven S. Ushioda
Scroll & Pencil
Theresa Dionisio
Director of Licensing, Permissions and Digital Strategy at American Bible Society (ABS).
Sharon Watson Fluker
Cohort Guide, The Interdenominational Theological Center
Amanda Skofstad
Public Affairs Officer,
The Episcopal Church
The Very Rev. Anton C. Vrame
Director, Holy Cross Orthodox Press of Hellenic College, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology