Sabbath Rest: A Theological Response to Self-Care for African American Clergy

Introduction On Saturday, March 30, 2019, the San Francisco Bay Area faith community and the community-at-large suffered a tremendous loss. At 7 pm that evening, the Very Reverend James V. Continue Reading

The Stained Glass Project: Revitalization Through Racial Reconciliation

Introduction Why Stained Glass? Other than a steeple adorned with a cross, there is no other clearer indicator of a “church” than stained glass windows. Ironically, stained glass serves as Continue Reading

A Black Narrative Pulpit

A BLACK NARRATIVE PULPIT The Narrative Lectionary as a tool for Christian Transformation I love the Black Church and I cherish being part of a uniquely American tradition layered with Continue Reading

Plenty Good Room: Reclaiming Hospitality in the Black Church

Why Hospitality in the Black Church? In contemporary American culture, we often hear how many congregations are in drastic decline and in some cases struggling to survive.  This is especially Continue Reading