by Bob | Feb 1, 2020 | Black Church History, Black History Month
I love church history. I’ve recently written on the history of the Reformation in my book, Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life. I’ve also written on Black Church History: Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African...
by Bob | Feb 3, 2019 | Black Church History, Black History Month
In American culture, we tend to be taught the history of Caucasian leaders—especially white male historical figures. Sadly, it is less typical that we learn from the legacy of the heroes of Black Church history. I presented on this topic at Bethel Church in Gary,...
by Bob | Feb 1, 2017 | Black Church History, Black History Month, Lemuel Haynes
A Word from Bob: Today’s post for Black History Month is excerpted from my book, Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. To learn more and to read a free sample chapter visit Beyond the Suffering. Portrait # 1: A Gospel-Centered...
by Bob | Jan 17, 2016 | Black Church History, Martin Luther King Jr, MLK Day
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2016, it would be instructive for all of us to ponder the historical predecessors who influenced Dr. King and the modern Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Daniel Alexander Payne is one such influence… Learning from the Founding Fathers of...
by Bob | Feb 16, 2015 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church History, Black History Month, Lemuel Haynes
A Word from Bob: This series for Black History Month is excerpted from my book, Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. To learn more and to read a sample chapter visit Beyond the Suffering. For the first post in this series, visit:...
by Bob | Feb 15, 2015 | Beyond the Suffering, Black Church, Black Church History, Black History, Black History Month
A Word from Bob: This series for Black History Month is excerpted from my book, Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care. To learn more and to read a sample chapter visit Beyond the Suffering. For the first post in this series, visit:...