Deconstructing Patriarchy, Reconstructing Faith

Patriarchy is one of those systems of oppression hiding in plain sight– especially in the Church. Over the course of history, the Church has used the Holy Scriptures to defend Continue Reading

Belonging in Online Bible Study

Introduction One of my fondest memories is when my mother would take my sister and me window shopping at Christmas time. We would marvel at the displays and be fascinated Continue Reading

The Exodus of Black Men from Church

The Exodus of Black Men from Church Introduction As an African American male doctoral student of Theology, Founder of 20/20 VISION, and seasoned pastor of Baptist churches in Atlanta, Georgia, Continue Reading

Multicultural Discipleship

DISCIPLESHIP IN A MULTICULTURAL CONGREGATION   ABSTRACT This work is a reflection on congregational multiculturalism by the pastor of The Way STL, a congregation in the St. Louis, MO metro Continue Reading

Reading the Bible with Rembrandt: Exploring Interpretation through Art

“When Mary is greeted by the angel Gabriel, where is she and what is she doing? How do you imagine her?”  I posed these questions to the students, after we had Continue Reading