Category: Columnists

When your Opponent also loves God: Discerning the Correct Path

When your Opponent also loves God: Discerning the Correct Path The Rev. Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist             It is no secret that the people of God often disagree. For example, the… Read More »

A Christian Response to Afghanistan

A Christian Response to Afghanistan By Quardricos Bernard Driskell, Columnist I am a healthcare lobbyist. I teach religion and politics. I am not a politician or a policymaker, nor do… Read More »

Johns Chapel, Enterprise Alabama assists flood victims

Johns Chapel, Enterprise Alabama assists flood victims On Saturday, September 11th, a day in which America takes pause to remember the tragic events that took place 20 years ago.  The… Read More »

Master of Arts in Religious Leadership: New Degree Program at Payne Theological Seminary

Master of Arts in Religious Leadership: New Degree Program at Payne Theological Seminary By Rev. Betty Holley, PhD., Contributing Writer During the uncertainty of the global pandemic, Association of Theological… Read More »

Reclaim My Time.

Reclaim My Time. By Robbie Colson-Ramsey, Contributing Writer  Amid the pandemic, there were so many things that I started to appreciate more and more, like having a dance party of… Read More »

On the Edge of Ignorance and Knowing: Black Preaching and the Black Church Are We In Trouble

On the Edge of Ignorance and Knowing: Black Preaching and the Black Church Are We In Trouble Dr. Brandon A. A. J. Davis, Contributing Columnist  Recently, a video of Pastor… Read More »

Don’t Let Them Drown You 

Don’t Let Them Drown You  Byron Washington, Contributing Writer As we enter into the second half of the year it is a good time to do a quick evaluation.  Most people… Read More »

Whatever My Lot

Whatever My Lot Rev. Jarrett Washington, 7th Episcopal District 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had… Read More »

What’s in a Name?

By George Pratt, Contributing Writer In a 1989 TV broadcasted panel discussion entitled “What’s in a Name?,” moderated by journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, four panelists debated using the terms Black or… Read More »

Celebrating Heritage: A Reflection on Charlotte Maxeke

Celebrating Heritage: A Reflection on Charlotte Maxeke By Reverend Quinton Liebenberg, 15th Episcopal District The celebration of heritage is and will always be part of our trajectory into the unknown future…. Read More »

The Closet

The Closet Ms. Sabrina Christian, 2nd Episcopal District The “closet” has a lot of negative connotations. It is where we hide aspects of our lives that we feel are too shameful… Read More »

Tweaking Our Narratives Towards Hope and Health Self-Care: Philippians 4:4-9

Tweaking Our Narratives Towards Hope and HealthSelf-Care: Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Dr. Versey A Williams, Contributing Writer The lifting of COVID restrictions, allowed my family to vacation and actually touch each… Read More »