About Linda Furtado
Linda is known to many thanks to workshops, speaking engagements, and performances past, present, and to come. Below are some resources that can better help you get to know her. She has written much and been published in ways that highlight her heart and mind for Christ. Even if you can't make one of her live events or are unable to book her to come to your church or ministry, may these examples of her life in ministry bless you as you learn about her and seek also to live a life after the heart of Jesus.
Authorship / Publications by Linda Furtado
Be One of the Five™: A Holistic Path to Faithful Living is your invitation to step into a rhythm shaped by love, wholeness, and the wisdom of Christian faith. Rev. Linda Louise Furtado-seasoned spiritual leader, minister, and holistic practitioner-guides readers through five essential elements for living abundantly: Body, Mind, Spirit, Self, and Others.
This is the first edition of a book featuring content I've been workshopping, preaching, writing, or otherwise presenting in various forms since as early as 2010. It is a first edition, because it has been long over due and I needed to get this out for a recent project. Additional related resources and editions to come!
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BIBLE STUDY:
A DEEP KNOWING: Experiencing Emmanuel Through Every Part of Our Lives - 2025 [#1 New Release in Christian Ecumenism]
Author Linda Furtado invites you to encounter “God with us” in powerful, personal, and transformative ways. This eight-session curriculum opens a path to explore how Emmanuel is revealed throughout Scripture—and how that same divine presence continues to walk with us today. Order online at Amazon.com.
JOURNAL:
Pray On PURPOSE: 31-Day Prayer Journal - 2021
What began as handmaking via my ink jet printer and DIY binding is now available in a format printed and purchasable via Amazon.com.
BIBLE STUDY:
Acts Continues: The Boundless Work of the Spirit - 2024
This Bible Study series was created for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of The United Methodist Church. I wrote one of the lessons and created several of the art pieces featured in this book. Order online at Amazon.com.
DEVOTIONALS for November 29–December 5, 2021:
Upper Room Disciplines - 2021
Week-long set of devotionals in the 2021 edition of the annual publication. The full devotional content requires log-in/subscription access, but can also be seen in the print edition of the 2021 Upper Room Book of Disciplines available on Amazon.com.
Linda is also published in...
UMC Discipleship Additional Worship Resources for Second Sunday after Pentecost Year B - 2021
Of the collection, I wrote the selections: "This is Sabbath" a gathering mediation, "Our Time Under God" a prayer, and "There Is Work To Be Done" a sending forth.
Prayers for a Time of Pandemic 2020
For this article I contributed two prayers. The first is titled "Prayer on Purpose." The second is "God, Our Hope In Tough Times." Click below then scroll to find these two in the collection.
Millennial/Centennial Voices from the Africana Diaspora - Christmas Day, December 2020
Of the collection, I wrote the selections for Christmas Day including: "Beautiful" a responsive reading, "Prayer of Thanksgiving," and "We Are More That What Is In Front Of Us" a sermonic sending forth for a dying church.
UMC Discipleship Preaching Notes for Transfiguration Sunday 2019
As part of a series of worship resources, I wrote preaching notes for Transfiguration Sunday of 2019 by the title of "The Astounded Crowd."
Podcast Features of Linda Furtado
Worship Matters Podcast Episode 93 - Soul Work. I was interviewed to talk about my work as Director of Spirituality and Arts at Scarritt Bennett Center.
This podcast on the Minister's Helper YouTube channel is dedicated to sharing about the primary elements as taugh in the book Be One of the Five™.
Videos of and Performances by Linda Furtado
Narrator: Suffrage Cantata
I was invited to be a narrator for the 2024 performance of the Suffrage Cantata by Andrea Ramsey as presented by Vox Grata Women's Choir, Nashville, Tennessee.
Soloist: Hard Trials
I offered the solo for the selection "Hard Trials" during one of the 2017 hymn sing events of The Hymn Society. This song has roots in negro spirituals and Methodism.
Examples of Design work by Linda Furtado
FAQS
What is your experience and background in ministry leadership?
Rev. Linda Furtado, brings over 17 years of rich and diverse experience in ministry leadership. Her journey has spanned a broad spectrum of roles, including lay and clergy leadership positions, where she has exemplified servant leadership in the contexts of home, church, and the corporate world. Linda's multifaceted background includes:
Educational Expertise:
Trained as an educator, Linda has a strong foundation in teaching and learning principles, having served as a public school educator and an instructional designer.
Family Coaching:
As a certified Incredible Family coach through the Working Parent Institute, she specializes in strengthening family dynamics within the Christian faith.
Curriculum Development:
Her skills as a Christian curriculum writer have contributed to the creation of engaging and impactful learning materials for various age groups with global agencies and distribution networks.
Worship and Arts:
Linda's talents extend to worship writing and production, as well as visual and performing arts, enriching worship experiences and ministry outreach.
Theological Training:
She holds a Master in Christian Arts in Ministries degree, underpinning her ministry with deep theological insight and understanding.
United Methodist Tradition: A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, Linda's approach is deeply rooted in its traditions and values.
Online Ministry Development:
Linda is an adept producer, writer, and developer of online ministry resources, leveraging digital platforms to extend the reach and impact of ministry efforts.
Through her comprehensive experience and skills, Linda is uniquely positioned to guide ministry leaders in enhancing their leadership capabilities, developing effective ministry strategies, and creating enriching worship and educational experiences.
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