by Bob | Dec 21, 2008 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Christmas, Jesus, Kellemen
The Legacy of African American Christian Christmas CelebrationPart I: Jesus FirstFor years now, Kwanzaa has been supported as a way to bring African American tradition into the Christmas celebration. However, what is severely lacking in Kwanzaa is the Christian legacy...
by Bob | Nov 25, 2008 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Christmas, Kellemen
Friends,I’d like to suggest a Christmas present that costs as little as one fast-food meal, but fills a hungry soul for a lifetime. Give the gift of life lessons from heroes of Black Church history.Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul...
by Bob | Nov 13, 2008 | Black Church History, Black Family, Black History, Black History Month
Friends,RPM Ministries is please to announce the launch of another new, power-packed, one-day seminar: Heroes in Black Church History: Learning Life Lessons from the Legacy of African American Christians.In just one day, your church or para-church group will be...
by Bob | May 1, 2008 | Black Church History, Reconciling, Salvation, Slavery
Common Themes in African American Acceptance of ChristNote: Excerpted from Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, by Kellemen and EdwardsDuring slavery, if spiritually famished African Americans were going to...
by Bob | Mar 8, 2008 | Black Church History, Women, Women's History, Women's Ministry, Women's Studies, Womens' Soul Care
An Amazing Sister in an Amazing FamilyMacrina the Younger (327-379 AD) came from one of the most amazing families in all of Church history. Her paternal grandmother was Macrina the Elder, her mother was Emmelia, and her brothers were Peter, Basil and Gregory of Nyssa....
by Bob | Nov 29, 2007 | Black Church History, Black History Month
Venture Smith: Pulling the Rope in Unison[i]It has become something of a cliché to imagine that Black families today find it difficult to experience stability because of a long history of instability caused by slavery and racism. While not at all minimizing the...
