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Is 2819 Church About Jesus — Or Philip Anthony Mitchell?
As Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's 2819 Church experiences rapid growth in Atlanta, a recent warning from prophet Joshua T. Giles has reignited a debate regarding celebrity and spiritual authority in the Black church.
Yes, It’s Called ‘White People School.’ Here’s What It Teaches
Tamara Johnson-Shealey has launched White People School, a provocative new initiative by the nonprofit Reparations Sunday designed to help white Americans examine their understanding of Black history, systemic racism, and reparations through virtual lectures and field experiences.
Arrests Mark Moral Monday’s Shift From Washington To The States
Bishop William J. Barber II and a coalition of faith leaders have launched '100 Days; 1,000 Marches to the Polls,' a nationwide voter mobilization effort, following their arrests at the Hart Senate Office Building. This initiative marks a strategic shift for the Moral Mondays campaign, moving its focus from Washington D.C. to grassroots community engagement ahead of the midterm elections.
A Pastor’s Son Builds A Church Of His Own
Rev. Joshua Thomas, son of Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr., has established Freedom Church in metro Atlanta, a rapidly growing congregation designed to address 'church hurt' and offer a contemporary approach to spiritual engagement.
Divorce Means Grieving. Why Doesn’t The Church Act Like It?
Dr. Derren Thompson, Senior Pastor of More Than Conquerors Worship Center, advocates for a structured pastoral framework to address the often-unacknowledged crisis of divorce within Black churches, framing the experience as 'complicated grief' for congregants.
Myesha Chaney: Divorce Cost Me More Than My Marriage
Myesha Chaney, former First Lady of Antioch Church of Long Beach, addresses the social stigma and isolation faced by divorced women within Black faith communities, drawing on her personal experience and new book to foster a broader dialogue on divorce and belonging.
Can the Black Church Be Reimagined? Harlem First Thinks So
Yale professor and theologian Rev. Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman has launched Harlem First, an emerging Christian fellowship in Harlem. The initiative seeks to establish an inclusive worship community by integrating Black culture, scholarship, and diverse leadership, welcoming all participants as essential.
Divorce In The Black Church: Why Women Often Bear The Blame
Interviews with divorced church members, therapists, and ministry leaders reveal a troubling pattern where patriarchal traditions influence the perception of fault and congregational inclusion following marital dissolution, highlighting a critical need for religious institutions to enhance support systems and understanding for individuals navigating divorce.
Prayer Built the Ministry. The Platform Came Later.
Dr. LeKesha Attuquayefio's multifaceted ministry, encompassing preaching, leadership development, digital content creation, international missions, and mentorship for women in ministry, draws its foundational inspiration from her grandmother's consistent practice of prayer. This extensive work is dedicated to guiding believers toward an intensified life in God.
This Play Doesn’t Just Portray Church. It Becomes Church.
The immersive choreopoem "Pray" at Baltimore Center Stage invites audiences to participate in a Black church service, transforming spectators into active congregants. The production explores Black spirituality beyond denominational boundaries, embracing a spectrum of faith traditions and honoring the range of queerness and human experience, notably serving as a love letter to Black women and femmes.