“We are not called to sameness. We are called to oneness.” -Jason Petty aka “Propaganda” When I was invited to speak at Q Commons, a Christian think tank event held this month on the subject of “Healing a Divided Nation,” I was blessed to hear the words of Jason Petty. He is a hip-hop artist…Continue reading Quote of the Month: October 2017
Quote of the Month: September 2017
“The prevailing methodology of urban ministry is that the very people we are called to serve are required to provide the support for the ones who serve them regardless of the fact that they themselves are in need” -Rev. John Girton Christ Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Girton’s inner-city mission field has challenges similar to those…Continue reading Quote of the Month: September 2017
Jim’s Quote of the Month: August 2017
While you guys up on the Northside in your gated communities are talking, houses are on fire down here.” -Rev. Dr. Darryl Webster Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Those words pierced my heart. It wasn’t good enough to just talk about the problems of multi-generational poverty, sky-high unemployment, poor education, drugs, mental health issues and more…Continue reading Jim’s Quote of the Month: August 2017