Category: Columnists
O Ye of Little Faith
O Ye of Little Faith By Jennifer Sims, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Mark Twain famously cautioned that we should not let our schooling get in the way of our education. In… Read More »
Keeping the Momentum in 2019
Keeping the Momentum in 2019 By John Thomas III, Editor In my final editorial of 2017, “Staying Uplifted in the Trump Era,” I talked about the need for continued resistance… Read More »
Celebrating God’s Blessings
Celebrating God’s Blessings By Rev. Jessica Durr, M.Div., 9th Episcopal District The Planning Meeting for the Ninth Episcopal District was held November 1-3 at the Marriott’s Renaissance Hotel and Spa…. Read More »
Let’s Shape the Future of our Healthcare
Let’s Shape the Future of our Healthcare By Deborah Peaks Coleman, Contributing Writer It has often weighed heavily on my mind why African Americans, particularly my relatives and friends, experienced… Read More »
Greater is He that is in You
Greater is He that is in You By Rev. Dr. Maxine L. Thomas, Columnist First John 4:4 says, “Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the… Read More »
Avoiding Misappropriation of Church Funds
Avoiding Misappropriation of Church Funds By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, Contributing Writer As it relates to church financial management, misappropriation means “the intentional, illegal use of property or funds of another person… Read More »
North American Faith Leaders Meet with UN Experts on Racial Issues
By Ulysses Burley, MD, Columnist The United Nations proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent, citing the need to “strengthen national, regional and international cooperation in… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Romans 12:3 says, “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself… Read More »
Renovating God’s Buildings and People
By Rev. Conitras M. Houston, Contributing Writer I have had the amazing, humbling opportunity to pastor three congregations in three different cities within the state of Georgia. Upon arrival to… Read More »
Promoting Healthy Sex and Sexuality: Talking with Our Children about Avoiding Becoming Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Promoting Healthy Sex and Sexuality: Talking with Our Children about Avoiding Becoming Victims of Child Sexual Abuse By Rev. Dr. Priscilla Irene Boswell, Contributing Writer Warning: The following internet… Read More »
The Miracle of our Church’s Growth is Cloaked in our Vulnerability
The Miracle of our Church’s Growth is Cloaked in our Vulnerability By Shontea L. Smith, 2ndEpiscopal District The idea of whether God still performs miracles on earth is debatable in… Read More »
God’s Purpose and Call for the Church
God’s Purpose and Call for the Church By Thato Mosebi, Contributing Writer God’s purpose and call for the church start with you. I realize that we are the church. We… Read More »