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- April 18, 2022
EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES As I continue to explore the wilderness experience as a template for how we should address racism…
- April 15, 2022
As I work on my material on racism, I'm led to reflect on a new perspective on the church and…
, , , - April 13, 2022
I am reaching out to subscribers to my blog, asking for a couple of favors from you. During my fifty…
- April 8, 2022
Dear pastor: Here is a more complete description of how to develop an antiracism ministry in your church. FIRST STEP…
- April 6, 2022
WHEN THE CROWDS FELL OFF Jesus has been traveling across Galilee proclaiming the good news of God and saying, “The…
- April 1, 2022
SHAME ON ME Those who research such things are reporting that the percentage of Americans who are members of a…
- March 30, 2022
TURNING ROUTINE INTO LIBERATION Far too often we move through the liturgy of a worship service waiting for an anthem,…
, , - March 25, 2022
L: Let us come into the presence of the God who created and calls us children. P: Our Father who…
- March 23, 2022
RACISM IN MIXED COMMUNITIES Barna research has discovered a rising percent of mixed race churches. However, they have also found…
, , - March 18, 2022
SPEAKING TO THE CHURCH’S LEADERSHIP The first step in preparing the church to address racism as a church is to…
- March 16, 2022
Romans 12 LET LOVE BE GENUINE Love one another with mutual affection Outdo one another in showing honor…
- March 11, 2022
1 CORINTHIANS 13 FOR CLERGY AND CONGREGATIONS (Adapted by Steve McCutchan, steve@smccutchan.com) L: If clergy speak in the tongues of…
- March 9, 2022
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING lITANY TO BE USED AT A CHURCH GATHERING L: When a congregation refuses to forgive each other…
, , , , - March 4, 2022
DEAR ABBY Recently I found myself reading a Dear Abby advice column and began to wonder how this might be…
- March 2, 2022
RACISM AND THE CHURCH I think one of the paralyzing features of modern Christianity addressing racism is their inability to…
, , - February 25, 2022
GOD IS NOT DEFEATED One of the continuing stresses of being a pastor is to watch a member choose to…
RACISM AND THE CHURCH AI (3)
March 22, 2023
Different types of racism Racism has been a prevalent issue in society for centuries. It manifests in various forms, and…
AI VIEW OF THE CHURCH AND RACISM (2)
March 17, 2023
Context of Racism in America Racism has been a pervasive issue in the United States since the country’s inception, and…
DO COMPUTERS HAVE FAITH?
March 15, 2023
Not Written By Humans Everywhere you look these days people are talking about Artificial Intelligence. I recently found a program…
A HYMN REMINDS US OF A TRUTH
March 8, 2023
WE HAVE A STORY We live in a society of increasing anxiety Where people have lost hope and expectation. I…
A FAITHFUL MINISTRY FOR A CHURCH
March 3, 2023
FIRST STEP FOR A PASTOR OF A CHURCH IDENTIFY AND INVITE SOME CLERGY COLLEAGUES: BLACK–WHITE CONVERSATION
WITHOUT A VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH
February 24, 2023
This is my fantasy of what might happen if I chose anti-racism ministry as my focus. I’m letting my imagination…
COULD JESUS BE THE ANSWER FOR A HEALTHY CHURCH?
February 22, 2023
INSTITUTIONAL BETRAYAL We are in a period where many churches are declining in both numbers and influence. In the 50’s…
WE NEED A HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY IN OUR CRAZY WORLD
February 17, 2023
HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY In its simplest form, spirituality is how we stay in connection and communication with God. By speaking of healthy…
Humor helps Clergy in a Stressful World
February 3, 2023
IT HELPS TO LAUGH On my website, www.smccutchan.com, you will find God Laughs–Why Don’t You? : Making Use of Humor in…