Author Archives: Jonathan Hunter

As the basis of her doctoral dissertation for Wesley Theological Seminary, the Rev. Wanda Bynum Duckett explored how spoken word poetry can be used as a component of worship. Her work on her doctorate’s degree in urban ministry complete, at 1 p.m. March 22, Rev. Duckett presented her finding to the congregation of Mt. Zion […]

The Rev. Dr. C. A Hunt came to the podium and asked the crowd to rise as the choir sang in the background. He came with encouraging words to let the congregation know that they were going to celebrate the wonderful life of Dr. Thomas H. De Laine Sr. After four minutes of talking, static […]

A minister stepped to the podium and gazed at those mourning Lavar Crawford, asking for their approval before he started the ceremony. “I have my notes in front of me, but is it okay if I speak from the heart, human to human,” Minister Brian Sessions asked. The crowd consented. Approximately 200 of Crawford’s family […]