Henry G. Brinton (born February 21, 1960) is a contributor to ''

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'', and author of the books ''Balancing Acts: Obligation, Liberation, and Contemporary Christian Conflicts'' (CSS Publishing, 2006), ''The Welcoming Congregation: Roots and Fruits of Christian Hospitality'' (Westminster John Knox Press, 2012), and three mystery novels ''City of Peace'' (Koehler Books, 2018), ''Windows of the Heavens'' (Resource Publications, 2021), and ''War Bug'' (Resource Publications, 2024). He is the senior pastor of Fairfax Presbyterian Church, and writes for the preaching journals ''Homiletics'' and ''Proclaim''. He lives in Occoquan, Virginia, outside of

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Henry and his wife, Nancy Freeborne-Brinton, have two children, Sarah (Sadie) and Samuel Brinton.

Early years

Henry was born on February 21, 1960, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in

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. His parents are the late Henry C. Brinton, a NASA scientist, and Mary L. Brinton, a kindergarten teacher. He went to Samuel Ogle Junior High School and, later, Bowie High School. He then attended

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, where he went on an archaeological dig in

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. This caused Henry to turn to the religious life, which he pursued through studies at

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and parish ministry in the

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. He is pastor of the Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Virginia.

Books

* ''Balancing Acts: Obligation, Liberation, and Contemporary Christian Conflicts'' (2006) * ''Ten Commandments of Faith and Fitness'' (2008), with co-author Vik Khanna, is grounded in Henry's experience as an endurance athlete. Henry has completed a marathon, century (100-mile) bike ride, or sprint triathlon every year since 2000. * ''Immersion Bible Studies: Revelation'' (2011) * ''The Welcoming Congregation: Roots and Fruits of Christian Hospitality'' (2012) * ''City of Peace'' (2019) * ''Windows of the Heavens'' (2021) the sequel to ''City of Peace'' * ''War Bug'' (2024) is the third in his series of Occoquan-based novels.

References

External links

Henry G. BrintonFairfax Presbyterian Church HomepageHomiletics Online HomepageCSS Publishing Company
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brinton, Henry American male writers 1960 births Living people Duke University alumni Yale Divinity School alumni People from Bowie, Maryland