By Brian Foreman In Kenyatta Gilbert’s The Journey and Promise of African American Preaching (Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling), 2011, three pillars of preaching styles are described – prophetic, priestly and sage. A likely challenge for many clergy and congregations is their comfort level with one particular style. One of preaching’s great challenges is that … Continue reading
August 27, 2021By Carrie Harris and Aaron Weaver DECATUR, Ga. — “Lean into the holy invitation of renewal” was the encouraging word of Rev. Emily Hull McGee to attendees gathered virtually for the concluding worship and commissioning service of the 2021 CBF General Assembly. Hull McGee, who serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church … Continue reading
August 26, 2021By Aaron Weaver and Carrie Harris DECATUR, Ga. — “O, come let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for he is our God. We are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand.” CBF Executive Coordinator welcomed attendees to the virtual 2021 General … Continue reading
By Andy Hale 2020 has thrown everyone for a loop. So much of what we had planned or worked on was rearranged entirely when the pandemic’s severity began to hit in late February. Even though the CBF Podcast had numerous interviews recorded with brilliant guests, we adapted to these unusual times by bringing you stories … Continue reading
By Miriam Cho I recently did a podcast episode with my friends at Duke Divinity School about preaching as Asian American and Latina women. In the episode, I reflected on my ongoing journey of finding my voice in preaching. Growing up, I had only seen men preach at church; it would have been scandalous to … Continue reading