African American Church

Black churches in America have long been recognized as the most independent, stable, and dominant institutions in Black communities. Drawing on interviews with more than 1,800 Black clergy in both urban and rural settings, combined with a comprehensive historical overview of seven mainline Black denominations, C. Eric Lincoln and Lawrence H. Mamiya present an analysis of the Black church as it relates to the history of African Americans and to contemporary Black culture.

He's a predator. She's his latest prey. Will she fall for him or bring him to his knees? When it is revealed there is a serial predator in the midst, the women of the congregation must come together to stop him before someone else gets hurt. It may already be too late. Scroll up and "Click Buy to Buy" for your Instant Copy

Enjoy the Entire Collection Unequally Yoked Part 1 High school sweethearts, Monica and Robert fight to save their marriage when Robert decided to take his relationship with God seriously. His new commitment to his newfound faith forces Monica to feel judged and alone. Refusing to support Roberts life-changing efforts, Monica becomes rebellious and negligent as a wife and mother. She is desperate to keep her unhealthy marriage and questions the God who she feels is tearing them apart. Unequally Yoked Part 2 Robert is a new converted Christian and best friend of Calvin Snow, finally decides ...

Just as life seems to smile upon them, four women find their worlds unraveling at the seams. Shannon, an overworked single mom, is juggling more than she can handle. Jenna risks losing everything for a dangerous lie. April confronts a heart-wrenching decision to leave it all behind, while Samantha guards a secret that threatens to shatter her heart. As challenges mount, these women are pushed to their limits, shedding tears and grappling with unforeseen derailments. The enemy takes on various forms in the lives of these friends. Will the haunting echoes of past lovers and the allure of ...

Discover the Church That Changed History Dive into the extraordinary story of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church—a cornerstone of faith, freedom, and social justice. This beginner’s guide is your key to understanding a denomination that shaped history, empowered communities, and inspired generations. Experience a Remarkable Journey: Follow the AME Zion Church from its humble beginnings to its pivotal role in abolition, civil rights, and education. Learn how faith and resilience transformed a people and a nation. Uncover the Heroes of the Freedom Church: Meet the towering ...

At a time in which some within the African American community are questioning the place of the Christian faith in the struggle for justice, New Testament scholar McCaulley argues that reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition is invaluable for connecting with a rich faith history and addressing the urgent issues of our times.

In 1838, a group of America’s most prominent Catholic priests sold 272 enslaved people to save their largest mission project, what is now Georgetown University. In this groundbreaking account, journalist, author, and professor Rachel L. Swarns follows one family through nearly two centuries of indentured servitude and enslavement to uncover the harrowing origin story of the Catholic Church in the United States. Through the saga of the Mahoney family, Swarns illustrates how the Church relied on slave labor and slave sales to sustain its operations and to help finance its expansion.

The Color of Compromise takes listeners on a historical journey: from America's early colonial days through slavery and the Civil War, covering the tragedy of Jim Crow laws and the victories of the Civil Rights era, to today's Black Lives Matter movement. Author Jemar Tisby reveals the obvious - and the far more subtle - ways the American church has compromised what the Bible teaches about human dignity and equality.

High school sweethearts, Monica and Robert fight to save their marriage when Robert decided to take his relationship with God seriously. His new commitment to his new found faith forces Monica to feel judged and alone. Refusing to support Roberts life changing efforts, Monica becomes rebellious and negligent as a wife and mother. She is desperate to keep her unhealthy marriage and questions the God who she feels is tearing them apart.

She doesn’t want to be a “good” Christian girl. Rue’s mother despises her nonconforming attitude. Her father wants her to be the next associate pastor. Rue admires him and is willing to accept the mantel. She loves “unchurched” people. A service project reveals, Rue is not her mother’s daughter, and the father she idolizes has been lying. Is this why she is different? Could this be why her mother hates her? Is she being punished for refusing to fit in a box? Rue was told she can’t have one foot in the church and one foot out. But if everyone is lying, can she sit on the ...

"In the shimmering world of social media, Tiffany is captivated by the seemingly perfect lives of her friends. They showcase blissful marriages, proud parenthood, and contented singlehood, leaving Tiffany with a severe case of FOMO—fear of missing out. However, as she delves deeper into their lives, Tiffany unveils the truth: FOMO should really stand for 'false, overexaggerated, misinformed observations.' Amidst the glittering facade, someone is living a lie, and Tiffany is about to discover that everything that glitters isn't gold."

In the intricate web of life, secrets are our silent companions. Ramsey, a guardian of hidden truths, conceals a debilitating illness that quietly orchestrates the rhythm of her love life. A heart-wrenching breakup propels Ramsey into a perilous game of Russian roulette, where every spin and ominous click of life's loaded pistol draws her closer to an inevitable fate. Undaunted, Ramsey steers through life on her own terms. Yet, every new love exacts a toll, and each old lover carries a debt she is compelled to settle. Deep within her, a profound mystery unfolds, its magnitude known only to ...

The Spiritual Development and growth in the modern church is diminishing due largely to a lack of understanding about the way church leadership is to function. This lack of knowledge is common to all levels of the church. This book is an expositional analysis of servant leadership that is based upon the biblical model of Matthew 20:20-34. The text draws church leadership to the understanding that the biblical model of servant leadership helps us not to preach human authority, power, and control, but rather creates an opportunity for mutual respect, genuine love, and strong, healthy ...

"Candy-Coated Words Have Led to Sleepless Nights": "Tiffany's marriage is built on a foundation of sweetly spun lies since the day they uttered 'I do.' Overwhelmed by sorrow yet paralyzed by fear, Tiffany witnesses her world unraveling. The truth she concealed has been uncovered, and her husband now holds the fragments of her deception. In the wake of one little white lie, Tiffany confronts the haunting question: Can the cost of that seemingly harmless untruth shatter everything she holds dear?"

In a world where Kelis Marshall reigns as a self-made queen, her unyielding confidence and allure know no bounds. Hezekiah Washington desires everything about her but her body, igniting a fierce clash between flesh and spirit. As Kelis indulges in her every desire, a passionate struggle unfolds, where her pleasures collide with Hezekiah's unwavering principles. Yet, in this game of desire and conviction, Kelis discovers that getting all she desires comes with an unexpected twist that challenges the very essence of her self-made kingdom.

At Christ Love Fellowship Church, the message of God gets lost in rumors and emotions. Chantel is desperate to get away from the abuser she pledged to love since they were children. She is not searching for a knight in shining armor, she wants a peaceful night of rest. Bryant has moved back home to help his colorful friend deal with a painful secret and to start a new ministry. He is surrounded by church rumors that may cost him everything. In their world, “good girls finish” last, and trusting God means “you may be living an alternate lifestyle”. She is fighting depression. He is ...

Everyone wants him dead Casanova returns home and no one is happy to see him. He is a terrorizing womanizer. Yonda has vowed to hate him as long as he lives. Her husband and best friend promise to hide the truth but Yonda wants revenge. Pastor Bryant and Chantel try to lead the church with God's word but the members decide to seek vengeance. Will secrets be revealed or will they go to the grave? THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REPUBLISHED WITH A NEW COVER SINCE THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATE IN 2018

It's time for action! Death brings change for the members of Christ Love Fellowship. A mystery woman causes the deacons to question Bryant's character while Chantel is away. The leaders of Christ Love Fellowship must do more than talk about loving Christ. Money threatens to carry many from their calling. Faced with the promised land and the promises of man everyone must decide which path to choose. Bryant and Chantel are faced with obstacles in leadership that only God can guide them through... but will He? THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REPUBLISHED WITH A NEW COVER SINCE THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHED DATE IN...