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T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Apologizes for When the Black Church Has Promoted Harmful Messages

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, took a few minutes Saturday, Oct. 8, to apologize on behalf of the Black church for perpetuating messages that have harmed people’s mental health and self-image. 

Insights, Revelations, Fellowship at Black Church Leadership Week

Answers to scriptural conundrums greeted attendees of the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) July 18-22 at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, N.C.

Some Pastors Fear Talking About Vaccines. Bishop Horace Smith Sees Them as a Blessing.

Many pastors have learned a new commandment: thou shalt not talk about vaccines. The one exception appears to be in historically Black churches.

Women Breaking Through to Top Roles in Black Churches

Most Black Christian denominations have ordained women since at least the 19th century. Yet denominational leadership remained all-male until the 21st century, and women are still the exception in leadership.

Historic Methodist Church Reflects on Its Racial History During Milestone Anniversary

250 years after Methodist preacher Francis Asbury arrived to the United States from Great Britain, the pastor of St. George's Church in Philadelphia reflects on the role St. George has played in the historic Black American church.

Remnant of One of the Oldest Black Churches in US Is Unveiled in Virginia

Archaeologists believe they have discovered the foundation of the original building of the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the nation’s oldest Black churches.

Survey: Black Americans Attend Church and Pray More Often

Despite the historical role black churches have played in moving the U.S. closer to racial equality, nearly half of respondents said black churches are less influential today than 50 years ago.