William H. Hinson was a pastor of Houston’s First United Methodist Church and an outspoken leader in the United Methodist denomination. He was the author of several books, including The Power of Holy Habits and Solid Living in a Shattered World, both published by Abingdon Press. He was also one of the founders of the Confessing Movement of The United Methodist Church and was serving as its president at the time of his sudden death. Stanley R. Copeland, senior pastor of Lovers Lane UMC in Dallas, was a close friend and associate of Hinson for many years. Here he collects both his and others’ remembrances of Dr. Hinson and discusses Hinson’s influence within The United Methodist Church.
