The North American Church Needs to “Wade in the Water”

Wade in the water Wade in the water, children  Wade in the water God’s gonna’ trouble the water Except we get in the water, and it doesn’t seem to trouble us that the North American church is still segregated, that there is a Black and White Church, that we remain divided over American chattel slavery, […]

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White Christian Nationalism: I didn’t sign up for this

I didn’t sign up for this.   I’m certain of it.  I checked the salvation plan at the end of the pamphlet that was handed to me by an adult who was convinced that the gesture was well- meaning because my soul was in danger.  I checked my notes from my new members’ class and double checked my […]

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For segregated churches, their lag behind change couldn’t be more evident right now

Well, Church, times have changed before we could call a business meeting or change our bylaws as the protests around the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and countless others draw a dividing line between generations.  Without a committee vote or a conversation with “the powers that be,” confederate moments are […]

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“Confronting Racism in the Church” with Dr. Drew Hart

Last year, I had the privileged of serving with Dr. Hart at a community- wide event, aimed at race, community and the practice of our Christian faith in Henderson, KY.  It was my first time meeting him and he was gracious.  I had just read his book and been sharing his insights on social media.  […]

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