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Rev. Dr David Emmanuel Goatley: “Pray that the Spirit will breath on the conversations”

A new weekly podcast series, “Pilgrimages of Striving and Thriving,” aims to draw wisdom from Black churches in the US through engaging conversations with pastoral leaders. The tone of the series, produced by Lott Carey, encourages transparency on how spiritual gifts interact with unique settings for ministry.

Below, Rev. Dr David Emmanuel Goatley, who cohosts the podcast, reflects on the path that led to the series, the response to the conversations so far, and hopes for future inspiration.

Bible study addresses church identity in pandemic

Among the massive social dislocations caused by the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps none is as plaintive as those to churches. Around the world, church gatherings, liturgies, fellowship, and service projects have been canceled or postponed or migrated online, precisely when Christian communities and those who rely on them need them most.

Bischof Staccato Powell: „Ich bitte um inständige Gebete für den Beistand und Schutz des Heiligen Geistes“

Bischof Staccato Powell ist der Vorsitzende der Bischofskonferenz (Board of Bishops) der Afrikanischen Methodistisch-Bischöflichen Zions-Kirche, einem Gründungsmitglied des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK). Sein langjähriges Engagement im ÖRK umfasst die Teilnahme an vier Vollversammlung und die Mitgliedschaft in verschiedenen Leitungsgremien, darunter der aktuelle Zentralausschuss.

Bishop Staccato Powell: ‘I solicit the most fervent prayer of covering’

Bishop Staccato Powell is president of the board of bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a founding member church of the World Council of Churches (WCC). His long service with the WCC includes attending four assemblies and serving on many governing bodies, including the current Central Committee.

Obispo Staccato Powell: “Les pido una ferviente oración de protección”

El obispo Staccato Powell es el presidente del Consejo de Obispos de la Iglesia Metodista Episcopal Africana de Sión, una de las iglesias fundadoras del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI). Durante los muchos años que ha prestado servicio al CMI, ha participado en cuatro Asambleas y ha sido miembro de muchos órganos rectores, incluido del Comité Central actual.