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Jim Patterson

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Jim Patterson’s Biography

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Jim Patterson is a freelance writer in Nashville. His work appears regularly on the United Methodist News website, UM News, The Contributor and Chapter 16. He formerly covered country music and religion for The Associated Press and was a public affairs officer and senior writer at Vanderbilt University.

Jim Patterson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Program helps women build construction careers

Program helps women build construction careers

In a job market rife with low-paying hospitality jobs, getting hired as a construction worker offers a path t…

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The heroic life of the Rev. James Lawson

The heroic life of the Rev. James Lawson

A new book documents the late Rev. James Lawson's prominent role working with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.…

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Faith and hope fuel the EarthKeepers

Faith and hope fuel the EarthKeepers

The EarthKeeper movement within The United Methodist Church celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with a…

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Mapping the Black United Methodist pilgrimage

Mapping the Black United Methodist pilgrimage

Rev. Bonnie McCubbin, a historian, details the long road - with some setbacks and detours - for Black Methodi…

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From tattoos to poetry, Fresh Expressions meet people where they are

From tattoos to poetry, Fresh Expressions meet people where they are

Conversation and community building in informal settings are methods of reaching people who aren't interested…

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Church merger results in win-win-win-win

Church merger results in win-win-win-win

In North Carolina, United Methodists are making good things happen from an unhappy decline in membership in s…

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Articles

Cross-cultural, cross-racial United Methodist pastors seek revival

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By Jim Patterson Verified
| The Times West Virginian Verified
LOS ANGELES - The Rev. Hungsu Lim remembers a congregant reacting badly to the suggestion that he step down from a leadership role in the church and mentor someone younger to take over. "He actually started screaming at me, 'You are not my pastor! I will leave this church unless you leave!'"
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"This Is Who I Am"

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By Jim Patterson Verified
| Substack
If you’re looking for Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square after a performance on Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, head across the street to the nearby – and much less fancy – Music City Bar and Grill. “In Nashville, it's kind of hard to find good honky-tonk music anymore,” said Thompson, who is doing her part to rectify that honky-tonk shortage with her new solo album, Lean on Neon. “That’s our place now.
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Churches Caring for People with Memory Issues

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By Jim Patterson Verified, Julie Roys
| The Roys Report
For the Rev. Becky Shirley, the sound of her dementia-suffering mother’s voice singing “The Old Rugged Cross” was a miracle. “My mother is 93 years old,” said Shirley, senior pastor at Washington Street United Methodist Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Obituary Writer.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, in my youth.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

William Miller

Awards

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United Methodist Association of Communicators

2022 - Feature Article Category, General/Agency Division

First Place for the story "Pastor reflects on abuses at Indian boarding schools"

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The Donn Doten Award of Excellence

2021 - Class 3 Writing

Awarded by United Methodist Association of Communicators for the article "Facing Up to a Grotesque Book at Iliff."

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CMA Media Achievement Award

2002

The CMA Media Achievement Award was established to recognize outstanding achievements in the media as they relate to country music. print and internet journalists; columnists; authors; editors; television writers, producers and bookers; and syndicated radio reporters are eligible to win this award. It is awarded by the Country Music Association.

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