One of the tensions that a church leader must confront is the pull between generosity and control. We want the church to grow, thrive, and fulfill its mission, but too often, our… read more

In 1793, as France reeled from revolution and the dissolution of the monarchy, members of the National Convention - the country’s governing body - produced a collection of… read more

One of the most beautiful moments in worship is the act of breaking bread together at the Table. For me, as a woman of Color in a world shaped by white-centric norms, the… read more

In the opening notes of Leander Keck’s book, The Church Confident, he quotes Petru Dumitriu saying, “It is impossible to be a Christian. It is impossible not … read more

One of my joys is music. I enjoy listening to a variety of music from jazz to rock to pop to country to classical. My title this morning comes from a reggae song: Bob… read more

While the nation’s attention focused on the new president, the people of Memphis singularly focused on our elected Board of Education. On December 17, 2024, the chair of the … read more