A Study Across the Lines: An Exploration in Community Reconciliation in Crumly’s Chapel Serving as pastor in the outskirts of northwest Birmingham, Alabama has radically transformed my appreciation for Continue Reading
A workshop leader asked the predictable question to a room full of ministers, “What is the purpose of the church?” One brave person honestly answered, “To survive.” This is Continue Reading
THE PRESSURE TO GROW It is an intimidating time to be the pastor of a church; frightening even. Along with the spiritual responsibility of caring for the souls of Continue Reading
By Willie Dwayne Francois III The Problem More than individual acts of discrimination, White racism persists as a form of power that works beneath the consciousness of human subjects[1], regardless Continue Reading
A Boy and His Idea When I was the pastor of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Easton, Pennsylvania, I had a great idea about doing church. In fact, Continue Reading
ENGAGING RURAL CONGREGATIONS TO EMBRACE RACIAL DIVERSITY: THE EXPERIENCE OF A UNITED METHODIST PASTOR SERVING IN CROSS-RACIAL/CROSS-CULTURAL APPOINTMENT WITHIN THE GREAT PLAINS ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRODUCTION Continue Reading
By Jared R. Wortman Background Bread and cup are lifted high above the expansive marble altar every week at Peachtree Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Eucharist liturgy Continue Reading
A Challenge Let’s get right down to it: early career adults are less likely to make themselves available as leaders in their communities and congregations. Likewise, as society becomes even Continue Reading
How can an affluent congregation build friendships with persons living in poverty in their neighborhood? First United Methodist Church serves the mission field of Monticello, Arkansas, a county seat town Continue Reading