As you know, this weekly article is entitled, “Reflections.” It is given that name because it is my opportunity as your Senior Minister to share with you some of the things that are on my heart. I know that not all of you agree with everything I write. I suspect...

One of my favorite hymns is not a particularly well-known hymn. It is familiar to most, but not one that you often hear people identify among their top ten. It is the hymn, I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord. It was written by Timothy Dwight back in 1801 and speaks to...

…in the church right now. A lot that is and will make a difference in the lives of people. A lot that is important to the church. To begin with, last Tuesday, we had the Forum on Human Trafficking. As you know, the City of Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs...

The first time I visited our church after having learned that the Bishop had appointed me to be your pastor was May 5, 2014. It would still be about six weeks before I would officially assume my responsibilities, but the announcement had already been made. The Church was having a...