Cultural Engagement

“This is such a special place because we’re able to develop leaders through the local churches and lead them as they grow, first as campers, then as counselors and leaders.”

“All of it is a lot of fun. Just building connections with people…and watching people bond over video games and rally around a good cause together.”

Combee, who has vast experience in chaplaincy and chaplaincy ministries, will oversee the endorsement, training and support of chaplains.

"...we pick the glasses we think that we need, and we look at discipleship through the wrong frame.”

The African American church historically and theologically has always been concerned about social transformation as well as spiritual transformation.

The death toll from the powerful 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, 2023 has risen to more than 38,000, with more fatalities expected as search teams continue to work amid the devastation.

Tim Fuller, African American Ministries specialist, offers the first in a series of posts celebrating the impact of the African American church. Its history is rich, Fuller says, and it contains lessons that can benefit everyone.

"We have to do something, and it takes all of us.”

"a church is not just a good place to work but “a community where you can invest your life.”