Confessions of a Retired Pastor
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A Black Church only for Black People?
In the act of worship itself, the experience of liberation becomes a constituent of the community’s very being.
Apr 17
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Worship or Performance? Living in the Tension
Somewhere between performance and tradition, between innovation and inheritance, there is a space where worship remains authentic.
Apr 15
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Good Intentions Meet Poor Execution: Our Journey Toward Financial Wellness
The skills required to build something are not always the same skills required to grow and sustain it.
Apr 11
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The Facility Our Church Never Built
Leadership is not only about what you build; It is also about what you wish you had built.
Apr 7
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The Way We Honored My Mother Made Me Think
Why is it easier for us to come together to celebrate a life after it has ended than it is to come together to build wealth while we are still living?
Apr 1
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March 2026
When Bereavement Hits Home
Dignity and compassion should never depend on status
Mar 27
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When a Bigger Church Called—and I Stayed Where I Was
Not every opportunity that makes sense is meant to be accepted.
Mar 25
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A Confession: The Moment I Knew it Was Time to Retire
There is a difference between having a plan and knowing when to execute it.
Mar 20
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A Confession: I Thought I Was Overqualified for My Church
Transformation is not something you impose. It is something you build.
Mar 18
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Who Pastors the Pastor?
Even the shepherd needs a shepherd.
Mar 13
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Tempted to Go Back to Work
Sometimes the most powerful ministry a church can offer is not another sermon. Sometimes it is a second chance.
Mar 10
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How My Retirement Affected My Wife
Retirement from pastoral ministry is rarely an individual experience. It is a family transition.
Mar 6
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