The Old Black Church

Reader I believe at the heart of most Christian women conferences exist the need to help draw other women closer to the heart of God…everyday.

Great lineup: Dr. Alexis L. Felder, Regina Belle, Prophetess Janet Floyd, Dr. Irishea Hilliard, Dr. Veronica Winston, Dr. Robin Smith.

Reader here we go again, allegation surfaced Saturday after multiple women told the Modesto Bee that Les Hughey — who founded Highlands Community Church in north Scottsdale — victimized them while he was working as a youth pastor at a Modesto, California church in the 1970s ( You Can Read It Here).

Now I'm tired of the statement "I have sinned" that every pastor caught says as to rape or sexual misconduct. It is an abuse of power and a disrespect to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is an abuse of Grace. And it is also tearing down churches...especially the fall of mega churches.

Reader, first off I think it’s refreshing to read about a man that ‘waited’ for a wife, I love it. Too often, it seems like we get the narrative that men decide they don’t want to be single anymore, then immediately find a wife, that wasn't so in this case. The backdrop to this love story is wonderful.(You Can Read It Here)

Reader, I like this, I have always been encouraged by Bishop Charles Blake, I've read that he's an excellent businessman. COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E Blake is allowing an intimate opportunity to anyone who interests in picking his brain for a chance to glean from his years of wisdom. Bishop Blake has been heralded as one of the greatest leaders in Christendom, and one of the brightest minds in the world.

Reader I'm afraid we have strayed far from worship for the sake of entertainment. I of all people believe God the Creator made us in his image. He being creator made us creative. However, there has been a recent burden of what our “Worship” services are becoming. In an attempt to compete with the world’s presentation we have flooded the church with lights, stages and performances. I’m all for creative expression but what happens when the PRODUCTION overshadows the PRAISE?

The Lead Pastor of Embassy City, Atlanta GA, Bryan Meadows posted the above picture and the following comment on Instagram:
fully plans on making aerialists a FULL PART of our normal worship experience! We endeavor to create a culture driven by the creativity and character of Christ! This was one of my favorite highlights!!! 
To me .... And this is just my opinion ... things like this may be appropriate for an artistic night where people are able to express their worship through various methods. However, doing this …

Reader Oprah Winfrey is being sued(You Can Read It Here)by a pastor who made serious claims that she stole from him... As Oprah Winfrey and the OWN network film prepare for the third season of “Greenleaf,” a pastor is coming forward with serious allegations against the former talk show host. According to online reports, a pastor is accusing Winfrey of stealing the idea for the hit show, “Greenleaf.” It has been reported that Pastor Lester Eugene Barrie and Shannan Lynette Wynn filed a lawsuit in federal court last week accusing Winfrey and the network of stealing their idea and profiting off of it.

Reader I found the above and below flyers in one of my favorite Facebook groups. While many large religious organizations in the United States allow women to be ordained – and to hold leadership positions within the organization – few women have actually served at the very top.

Over the last 20 years there has been a major shift in church leadership with the rise of first lady as co-pastor and with the overall administration of the church. It appears that most of the men who I see in leadership are just a face, but the women are running the show( hint early post). 

Reader last Sunday the senior pastor of  Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, blessed four members of the church who had been unemployed for multiple months in a lesson on tithing. In each of the services, members took it upon themselves to give ABOVE and BEYOND, just to be a blessing! 🙌🏾 We would like to say, "Thank you for being such a great church!"

The video below is from the 11:00 am service.

Reader September 2013 a Louisiana deacon admitted to walking into a Louisiana church and killing Pastor Ronald Harris, has now been found not guilty. Woodrow Karey was charged with manslaughter for shooting Harris to death back in September of 2013.