Minister Lawrence Lockett Jr. has grown the attendance of Morgan State University’s chapel services from 25 to over 200 students, by changing the service time to accommodate students’ schedules and engaging them in a variety of activities throughout the week.
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Katrina Closed Their HBCU. So This Professor Opened Doors
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Coppin State University in Baltimore opened its doors to Dillard University students, providing them with a safe haven, financial assistance, and the opportunity to continue their education.
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Bully Pulpits: Preachers Use Influence and Gospel to Fight Trump
Ministers of different faiths are using the power of the pulpit to fight back against President Trump and Republican politicians’ assault on civil rights, with democracy hanging in the balance.
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Listening to the ‘Sacred Voices’ of Black Women Preachers
It’s been a stubborn reality for women in the Black church: men who are called to preach are readily accepted, but women struggle to have their call even acknowledged, much […]
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The ‘Accidental’ Hospice Chaplain
The Rev. Dr. Missiouri McPhee began her seminary studies to pursue a professional ministry, fulfilling her call as instructed by God. Or so she thought. “I’m an accidental chaplain,” says […]
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She Went Vegan to Feel Better — Now She Honors God With Food
The Funderburks adopted a vegan lifestyle for health and spiritual reasons, and now share their journey in their new e-book “A Fruitful Life” to help others transition to a plant-based diet and take control of their health.
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At 94, AME Trailblazer Rev. Vivian Baker Castain Is Still Going Strong
Rev. Vivian Baker Castain became the first woman to serve as pastor in the Second Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, despite initial opposition from her Baptist relatives, and has continued to serve the church in various ways, including as a mentor to other women in ministry.
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Sweet Hope: How the Pandemic Helped Two Baltimore Churches Find Unity
When Rev. Dr. Terry Thornton conceived the concept for his doctoral dissertation, “A Discovery of a Pastoral Leadership Succession Plan and Its Benefits for Sweet Hope Free Will Baptist Church,” he […]
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Beginners Need Bible Translations With Them in Mind
New believers should choose a Bible translation that is easy to understand, such as the New International Version (NIV), the New Living Translation (NLT), the English Standard Version (ESV), or the Contemporary English Version (CEV), and read it slowly and meditatively for a year to become familiar with Christ.
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51 Caskets Drive Home the Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill
Moral Monday protesters in Washington, D.C. held a rally with 51 caskets representing 51,000 people who could die in the first year of the Big Beautiful Bill, which would cut healthcare to millions and harm hospitals.