Beyond the Amish Bishop Series by Amelia Yoder

The price of obedience will cost them more than they ever imagined... Samuel Hertzler is committed to his faith, his farm and his courtship with Eve Hershberger. Ready to take the next step, he summons the courage and asks Eve for her hand in marriage. Their engagement brings elation to her family, but the joy is short lived when a tragedy strikes the community.Within only three days a new bishop must be chosen... moreThe price of obedience will cost them more than they ever imagined... Samuel Hertzler is committed to his faith, his farm and his courtship with Eve Hershberger. Ready to take the next step, he summons the courage and asks Eve for her hand in marriage. Their engagement brings elation to her family, but the joy is short lived when a tragedy strikes the community.Within only three days a new bishop must be chosen. The Lord would reveal the new appointed leader in a process that no man could control. As it turns out, the new bishop was not who the community thought it would be.Disappointed it was not the wedding ceremony she dreamed of, Eve wrestles with the new call for their life together. The first chapter in their marriage is harder than they had hoped. The distance between them continues to grow as the new roles and responsibilities overtake their schedules. Will their marriage be able to withstand their first challenge? Can Samuel find a balance between being a good husband and accepting Gott’s call? Will Eve support her husband or blame him for his lack of attention? Accepting Gott’s Call is the first book in the Beyond the Amish Bishop Series. This series will take you on a romantic journey through the life of an Amish bishop. You will witness firsthand the marital challenges and triumphs they personally face as well as helping those around them. Come and explore the fascinating lifelong commitment of becoming an Amish Bishop. less

Bound by tradition & expectations, torn by desire. Nineteen years of marriage for Samuel and Eve Hertzler have strengthened their vows more than ever before. But as they face the beginning of their son Joshua’s Rumspringa, a new challenge is seen on the horizon.Joshua, the bishop’s first-born son, has always been taught the ways of the Amish and to have a life rooted by faith... moreBound by tradition & expectations, torn by desire. Nineteen years of marriage for Samuel and Eve Hertzler have strengthened their vows more than ever before. But as they face the beginning of their son Joshua’s Rumspringa, a new challenge is seen on the horizon.Joshua, the bishop’s first-born son, has always been taught the ways of the Amish and to have a life rooted by faith. But now, with the door to the Englisch world wide open, he is faced with a temptation to step away from everything he’s ever known.The modern world offers freedom, adventure, and—unexpectedly—love. As Joshua dives deeper into a life outside the boundaries of his upbringing, he becomes increasingly torn between two one that follows the faith and family traditions, and another that leads him into uncharted territory, where his heart guides him in ways he never imagined.Will the bishop be able to guide his own son through the most difficult time of his life? Will Gott be able to lead the father & son on a path away from resentment and pain? Devoted to Amish Faith or Love? is the third book in the Beyond the Amish Bishop Series. This series will take you on a romantic journey through the life of an Amish bishop. You will witness firsthand the marital challenges and triumphs they personally face as well as helping those around them.Come and explore the fascinating lifelong commitment of becoming an Amish Bishop. less

Broken and left behind, the first challenge is taking the next step... Phoebe and Abram have been happily married for three years. They are eager to be blessed with their first pregnancy but before that can happen, Gott calls Abram home. Samuel and Eve are at a loss to know how to support their daughter through the most difficult time of her life... moreBroken and left behind, the first challenge is taking the next step... Phoebe and Abram have been happily married for three years. They are eager to be blessed with their first pregnancy but before that can happen, Gott calls Abram home. Samuel and Eve are at a loss to know how to support their daughter through the most difficult time of her life. How can they encourage her to look ahead when all her dreams have just been buried?Coming to terms with her situation, Phoebe realizes that she needs to start providing for herself in ways that she has never had before. By stepping into the uncharted waters of the business world. The first thing she had to do was to figure out what she was truly capable of.John Beachy is the local farmstall owner who has yet to fall in love. He truly believed that the right woman would come along at the right time, Gott’s time. From the first time he laid eyes on the beautiful woman who walked into his stall, he knew that very moment that their futures were intertwined.How long could he wait for the grieving widow to be ready to move on? Will Phoebe be brave enough to love again? Or will the crippling fear of losing another love keep her a widow for the rest of her life? Amidst Amish Second Chances is the fourth book in the Beyond the Amish Bishop Series. This series will take you on a romantic journey through the life of an Amish bishop. You will witness firsthand the marital challenges and triumphs they personally face as well as helping those around them.Come and explore the fascinating lifelong commitment of becoming an Amish Bishop. less

Stepping into the sunbeams of their golden years, the two accept their fate. “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.” 1 Peter 1: 24-25 After 50 years of serving as both a devoted bishop and a loving husband in Lancaster County, Samuel faces the reality of his responsibilities... moreStepping into the sunbeams of their golden years, the two accept their fate. “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.” 1 Peter 1: 24-25 After 50 years of serving as both a devoted bishop and a loving husband in Lancaster County, Samuel faces the reality of his responsibilities.  The weight of his duties has been both a burden and a blessing—each season of his life marked by God’s steady guidance, patience, and the wisdom to lead as a bishop with kindness rather than authority.  Yet, as Samuel approaches eighty, the weariness of his years becomes undeniable. Though his eldest son, Joshua, has taken on much of the physical work on the farm, Samuel struggles to keep up with the demands of his role as bishop. Elijah Hertzler, Samuel’s 22-year-old grandson, has always preferred spending time with his grosspappi over attending Sunday Singings. But when his beloved bishop encourages him to take a leap of faith, Elijah finds himself at a loss for words.  Could his first buggy ride mark a new chapter in the family’s future? Will Bishop Samuel be able to endure the final chapter of his lifelong commitment to his community? Will he ever be able to reach the golden years he so desires? An Amish Season of Change is the fifth and final book in the Beyond the Amish Bishop Series. This series will take you on a romantic journey through the life of an Amish bishop. In this final book you will experience how there truly is a season for everything. A time for laughter, a time for sorrow, and a time for love. Come and explore the fascinating lifelong commitment of becoming an Amish Bishop. less