Hampton University has launched a School of Religion, the first HBCU to offer a doctorate, in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in theology, religious studies, and ministry.
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McKenzie ushers in Juneteenth, highlighting nation’s difficult history at National Cathedral
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered a searing sermon at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., calling the faithful to “put feet to their prayers” and reflecting on the cultural wars and book bans in the U.S.
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Fathers’ best gifts
By Dr. Leeland A. Jones “Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” ~ Malachi 4:5-6 NKJV There are many reasons why Father’s Day is so different from Mother’s Day. Thank God that most of […]
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How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation
The Rev. Matthew LAT Watley has led Kingdom Fellowship AME Church to become one of the fastest-growing churches in America, with a membership of nearly 8,000 and weekly attendance of 2,500.
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Words of wisdom for new pastors
Pastors must navigate the tricky paths of ministry by being clear about who they’re married to, remembering people are people, getting comfortable being uncomfortable, accepting that mistakes are opportunities for growth, and finding balance between work and play.
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The hidden pain of church hurt
Church hurt is a common experience for many parishioners, caused by unmet expectations, unhealthy leadership practices, and discrimination, resulting in many leaving their church and seeking therapy to heal.
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Pastor Jamal Bryant announces his engagement to Rev. Dr. Karri Turner
Rev. Jamal Bryant and Rev. Dr. Karri Turner have announced their engagement to be married after five years of being pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
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Hampton Ministers Conference fosters learning and fellowship
The 110th Hampton Ministers Conference and the 90th Choir Directors and Organists Guild Workshop will bring together thousands of ministers, chaplains, pastors, choir members, organists, musicians and directors for a week of worship, learning, and fellowship.
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Are Christian values in sync with those of the Divine 9, or not?
Howard University student Zora Sanders denounced her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated after feeling betrayed by the initiation process, sparking a debate over whether Black Greek Letter Organizations are cults.
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Nationally influential Black church gets new leader
New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore has recently installed its fourth pastor, Dr. Walter Scott Thomas Jr., after 49 years of service by his father, Bishop Walter S. Thomas Sr., and the installation ceremony received national attention.
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PRESS ROOM: Bishop Malone becomes first Black female president of Methodists’ Council of Bishops
Bishop Tracy S. Malone has become the first Black woman to become president of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church, leading a leadership team that includes Bishop Ruben Saenz, Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton, Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward.
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Church shootings force reckoning between faith and security
In the era of mass shootings and widely available handguns, the number of shootings in houses of worship has more than doubled since 2022, prompting the federal government to set aside $400 million to help churches protect themselves with extra security equipment.
