The Persecuted Church and the African American Christian
Karen Ellis, recently appointed director of Reformed Theological Seminary’s Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity, draws compelling parallels between the suffering of Black Christians in pre-Civil War America and persecuted Christians worldwide.
Patriotism and the Minority Experience
Howard Brown explores the nuanced patriotism of Black Americans, whose history is deeply intertwined with both suffering and resilience.
Strengthening the Witness of the PCA: A Vision for Greater African American Representation in the PCA
Charles McKnight highlights the critical need for greater African American representation and leadership in the denomination.
African American Preaching: A Gift to the Whole Church
Thurman Williams explores the unique contributions of African American preaching to the broader Christian tradition.
Finding Black Fathers in the PCA
For years, (Irwyn) Ince felt like an orphan in the PCA. One seminary professor asked the class why there were specific African American denominations for Methodists, Pentecostals, and Baptists, but not Presbyterians. The question felt more earnest than rhetorical, and Ince felt like it was directed at him.
It’s Time to Emancipate our Theology from Western Culture #AlwaysReforming
In the article, Carl Ellis discusses the contextual nature of theology, emphasizing that all theology is shaped by historical and cultural influences.
