Liberty to the Captives

The Paradox of Ministry and Family Beloved, one of the greatest creative tensions we face in our Christian journey is the balancing act between ministry and family . This is a tension every servant of God wrestles with—not just pastors, bishops, and missionaries, but all believers who are called to both disciple their households and impact the world for Christ . On one hand, the Bible calls us to love and provide for our families: "But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." (1 Timothy 5:8) Yet Jesus also issues radical demands that seem to challenge familial loyalty: "If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:26) At first glance, these scriptures appear contradictory . How do we reconcile these teachings? How do we remain faithf...

Lessons from the B.L.A.C.K. Church Experience: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and Liberation Honoring the Legacy of the Black Church Beloved, as we enter this sacred time of reflection during Black History Month , we recognize that the Black Church is more than just an institution—it is a movement, a prophetic voice, a spiritual and social force that has shaped not only African American history but the global fight for justice, dignity, and liberation. The Black Church has been a sanctuary, a battleground, a school, and a liberating force —a place where theology and activism meet, where faith and resistance intertwine. Tonight, we embark on a journey through the B.L.A.C.K. principles—Belief, Liberation, Advocacy, Creativity, and Community —each revealing the heartbeat of this tradition that has sustained generations through slavery, segregation, and systemic oppression. This journey is more than history—it is a call to action in our present reality. The same injustices that gave birt...