Charisma Leader

1. Embracing the Spirit’s Power in the African-American Church: ... and living in poverty. In 2004, only 25 percent of blacks in the U.S. lived beneath the poverty line. Home ownership among African-Americans has increased from 42 percent in 1990 to 48 percent in 2003. ...; Created on 27 February 2015
2. The African-American Church: Fulfilling the Great Commission: ... h the same question—not with regard to fighting our enemies, but with regard to taking our place in global missions. When the black church emerged formally in the 1700s, African-Americans were deeply involv ...; Created on 26 February 2015
3. African-American Church Excels at Empowering Families: Note: This story originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of Charisma and on charismamag.com. It is the fourth in a series of six. The challenges to marriage and the black family have reached an unprecedented ...; Created on 25 February 2015
4. Black History Month: How a Church Becomes Toxic ...: ... profaning it were enforced. This was true of both the tabernacle of the ancient Hebrews and the temple in Jerusalem. The church in the black community has had a rich history of sanctuary. Richard Alle ...; Created on 24 February 2015
5. The Church’s Duty: Transforming Cities: Through the years, the body of Christ has been criticized for being personality-driven and events-oriented. Success in ministry today is too often measured not by the response to the altar call but by ...; Created on 23 February 2015
6. Black History Month: It’s More Than a Simple Calendar Marker ...: Black History Month means different things to different people. As a nation, we have a month of recognition and silence for the mighty men and women of color who paved the way for all of us. We recognize ...; Created on 20 February 2015
7. Taking a Stand for Righteousness: ... quest to establish theological credibility for same-sex relationships in the black church today. It's also no secret that they are continually gaining ground. Although the quandary of religious homosexualit ...; Created on 19 February 2015
8. Is Racial Reconcilation a Top Priority For Your Church?: Note: This story originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of Charisma and on charismamag.com. It is the first in a series of six. The black church has a rich history. It stoked a covert revival on ...; Created on 18 February 2015