- July 28, 2021AND GOD SAID We are all familiar with the Genesis creation story in which everything was in utter chaos until…
- July 23, 2021WORSHIP CAN SAVE US Even as you enter a sanctuary or place of worship, often the very accouterments are a…
- July 21, 2021THANKSGIVING FOR THE FUTURE In Psalm 138, we reflect on the power of thanksgiving as it reminds us of God’s faithfulness…
- July 16, 2021RACISM DOESN'T NEED TO DEFEAT WHITE CHURCHES A majority of clergy would confess that racism is evil but are reluctant…
- July 14, 2021THE CHALLENGE OF FUNERALS Funeral: can present a challenge for pastors. Imagine you are asked to conduct a funeral for…
- July 9, 2021Most predominantly White churches would agree that the Gospel challenges the racism that is causing so much tension in our…
- July 7, 2021DEFENSIVE Cliché’s & Bible When the uncomfortable conversations about race occur, often you hear people resort to what might be…
- July 2, 2021HOW TO PASTOR IN AN ANXIOUS CONGREGATION (I am drawing upon Brene’ Brown’s work on vulnerability and applying it to…
- June 30, 2021THE RISE OF ANXIETY We can see it in our congregations and in the society around us. There is a…
- June 25, 2021HERE IS HOW ONE PASTOR CAN BEGIN: Attract other clergy friends who want their church to address racism but are…
