Confessions of a Retired Pastor
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A Lesson in Humility
I was seeking to be served instead of to serve
Aug 19
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Christian Patriotism vs. Christian Nationalism
When the cross gets wrapped in the flag, the flag usually wins.
Aug 15
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The Example
A woman most people would have overlooked bought property one building at a time and died a millionaire
Aug 11
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The Barefoot Lie
The way the world sees Africa, and the way it sees black people in general, did not come from nowhere.
Aug 7
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July 2026
When Scripture Eclipses the Message
The Bible reveals God. It is not God.
Jul 31
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The Work I Should Have Shared
I pastored one church for 31 years.
Jul 21
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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
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Live with DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
A recording from DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.'s live video
Jul 15
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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
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Preachers' Kids
I believe that parents should lay out all the options and then let their children choose their own way.
Jul 14
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Preaching on America’s Birthday – The 4th of July for Black Americans
Racism is ever-present, but it is not all-powerful
Jul 10
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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
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Talent Is Not Enough
Pastoral leadership asked me questions that strategy cannot answer
Jul 1
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June 2026
One Man's Solution is Another Man's Problem
Part 6 of the “Activist to Pastor” series
Jun 26
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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
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I Didn't Want to Be a Pastor
I never chose sides between the social and the spiritual gospel. I still have not.
Jun 23
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DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
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