Category: Columnists

The 19th Episcopal District Women’s Missionary Society holds “A Woman of Firsts” Celebration in honour of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke

The 19th Episcopal District Women’s Missionary Society holds “A Woman of Firsts” Celebration in honour of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke By The Rev. Thato Mere, Contributing Writer The 19th Episcopal District Women’s Missionary… Read More »

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 »