Throughout our nation, hundreds of vibrant African-American churches are leading people to deep, life-changing spiritual transformations. With visionary leadership, powerful worship, challenging faith formation strategies, and a strong sense of community and mission, these churches form the backbone of American spirituality. What generates this vitality? And… Read more…
One of the most common crises among Christians today is the failure to develop and nourish godly relationships. Sadly, there is little or no distinction between Christians and non-Christians in this area. Most homes today resemble the drive-through window at a fast food joint with family members coming and going but with no real communication taking place. B… Read more…
Despite trillions of dollars spent and the development of welfare programs, poverty has actually gotten much worse. Nationally, 30% of black families live below the poverty line, an increase of 20% since 1969. Lee Jenkins knows that poverty is not corrected by a redistribution of wealth, but by the transformation of people. In his new book, he offers reade… Read more…
In this year-long, 365-day format, each Biblically-based page contains a Scripture reading, a commentary and a short prayer. The same robust and energetic style that makes Bishop Long a popular minister, will also draw the reader into the pages of this book. Long contends that many times a Christian can get excited about what God promises, but fails to take … Read more…