Pass The Mic: Ed Stetzer
Jemar sits down with Executive Director of LifeWay Research, Ed Stetzer to discuss a number of topics centering around a groundbreaking study of African American …
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Most Segregated Hour
We’ve all heard the King quote, but do we know its context. E. Washington offers a historical perspective on Sunday mornings in America.
Pass The Mic: John L. Girardeau
Jemar is joined by professor Otis Pickett to discuss his research on John L. Girardeau and the glaring inconsistency embodied in early 19th century white southern …
Pass The Mic: Multi-Ethnic Church Building With Mike Campbell
Jemar is joined by Dr Mike Campbell of Redeemer Church Jackson to discuss how to start a multi-ethnic church, his personal journey to the reformed …
Pass The Mic: Small Group Ministry
Jemar is joined with Beau York to discuss growth groups, the benefits of this ministry tool as well as the challenges of enacting small group …
Pass The Mic: Discipleship
Jemar sits down with the BJ Thompson and Tyler Burns to discuss the state of discipleship as well as the misconceptions around what true Christian …
Exploring Watchnight Service
Watchnight service is a shared experience for African Americans. But are we getting the right message going into a new year? Jeremy Williams on watchnight.
The Image of God and the African American Experience- Part 3
In this final segment of a 3-part series on the Image of God in the African American experience, we see how Christ gives us an identity realer than race.
Transitioning a Historical Black Church
Drawing from his experience as a pastor, Jamaal Williams offers five lessons he’s learned about transitioning a historical black church.
Black Religion Since Slavery
Bryant Parsons responds to an article that misrepresents five prominent Christian practices from slavery.
Pass The Mic: Should There Be A Moratorium On Black Church Planting
Jemar is joined by Pastor Lance Lewis to discuss his call for a moratorium on Black Church planting as laid out in the book “Aliens …
The Sell Out: Abandonment and the “Black Church” Tradition
For Taelor Gray, acting on a desire for a multicultural worship experience led to some passive persecution from others in the black church.
Pursuing Reconciliation
I love my church, flaws and all. I currently attend a Reformed, Southern Baptist church full of white people, which is surprising considering my roots. …
Does a Black Pastor Have to Plant a Black Church?
It seems more and more African-Americans are planting churches. These men, their spouses, and the teams that join them are endeavoring to make disciples by …
What Must I Do to Become a Priest? Part 2
Over the years the question that has gained considerable notoriety is, “What must I do to be saved?” Unbeknownst to him, the Philippian Jailor popularized …
“Contextualized” Church Planting Training
Lost! Confused! Frustrated! I was drowning in those emotions at the first and last church planting training I attended. Please don’t get me wrong! None …
Persecution in the Global World: An Interview with Carl and Karen Ellis
Editors Note: I chose to use this headline because I thought strong language was appropriate considering the seriousness of what is taking place overseas to our …
Afrocentricity and the Church, Part 4
In this series, we’ve defined Afrocentricity, the church and briefly examined incompatible parts of Afrocentricity and Christianity. However, we don’t want to throw the baby …
Joe Explains What An Apostle Is
Joe is back this week explaining what an apostle is. This is a title thrown around by many. For some it is a spiritual trump …
Afrocentricity and the Church, Part 3
Given the definitions of Afrocentricity and the Church (in part 1 and 2 of this series), it’s clear that the defined Afrocentric worldview should not …
