Ministry Matters™

Civil rights

John Lewis and C.T. Vivian belonged to a long tradition of religious leaders in the civil rights struggle

By Lawrence Burnley
With the deaths of Rep. John Lewis and the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian, the U.S. has lost two civil rights greats who drew upon their faith as they pushed for… read more

Police reform: Part 1

By Mike Poteet
Hearing calls for police reform  For weeks, protesters across the United States have been calling for changes in how police officers operate. The shooting of Breonna Taylor… read more

Remembering Dr. Joseph E. Lowery

By Woodie W. White
Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, a retired minister in The United Methodist Church and an activist in the American civil rights movement, died Friday, March 27, 2020. He served as the… read more

Preaching and Pastoral Care in the Chaos

By Emanuel Cleaver III
When you examine our current political and social atmosphere, you can sense the division in our world. It’s almost as if we intentionally place ourselves in isolated groups. … read more

Dream deferred

By F. Willis Johnson
"What happens to a dream deferred?"— Langston Hughes, "Harlem"Last week on April 4 tens of thousands commemorated the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr… read more

Dare to dream

By Tiffany Manning
On August 28, 1963, American civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech during the March on Washington. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, … read more
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