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
Tag: Discipleship
Untrained Professionals Expected To Save Lives
Did you know that some pastoral leaders currently in ministry have not received the proper training? In every profession, there is a list of necessary skills to do the job Continue Reading
Spirit-Filled, Loving Community that Makes Disciples
The University of Valley Forge is a Liberal Arts University (UVF) located about 45 mins outside of Philadelphia in Phoenixville, PA. UVF has a rich heritage of making an impact Continue Reading
Behind the Veil: Re-imaging Masculinity Between the Black Church and the Black Community
On March 16, 2022, the most consistent and critical relationship to my spiritual and physical existence, the relationship between my mother, aka “MaDear, was changed due to her physical death. Continue Reading
More Than Bread
More Than Bread The Red Doors There are two sets of bright red double doors at church I serve. The first set is large, and leads into the sanctuary, which Continue Reading
Failing Together
Win or Fail: Creating A Culture That Equips, Empowers, & Elevates Students Win or Fail Win or Fail is one of my favorite screen games to play with youth. This Continue Reading
Restoring Church and Community: Food Justice and the City of Mesa Arizona
First United Methodist Church of Mesa (FUMC) is a located in the downtown area of Mesa, AZ, which is a city that is experiencing a new time of growth Continue Reading
Contextual Discipleship: The Bahamian Way
Have you ever been in a situation where you thought, nothing seems to be working? Well, you are not alone. As a Bahamian Anglican priest, this is the thought that 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
Looking Back to Move Forward
Looking Back to Move Forward: Navigating the Impact of Nostalgia on Church Growth in Rural Methodist Congregations “Do not say, ‘Why were the former days better than these?’ For it is Continue Reading