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Graveyard wisdom

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Am I laboring at something permanent and enduring?

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Courageous congregations

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Let’s challenge our people to do more than sit back and watch.

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Preach to the disillusioned

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

On any given Sunday, the pews contain those who are disillusioned

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MLK’s call for justice

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

As King said, “Injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere.”

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What’s your story? 

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Stories don’t just communicate truth — they create community

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Find your prophetic voice 

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

A prophetic church is not just reactive. It is visionary. 

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Preaching inspires holy imagination

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Preaching to stir the imagination is not a luxury — it is a lifeline

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The witness of hospitality

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Friendliness may be a start, but is not the same as Christian hospitality.

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Preventing activism burnout

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

Passion is good, but it can also lead to activists’ emotional and physical undoing.

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MLK still speaks

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

“Letter from a Birmingham Jail” continues to speak to the church

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Engaging youth and young adults through innovative ministry

If you’re like me, you’ve read a lot about generational differences in participation in religious communities. These differences mean that congregations are having to find creative and diverse ways of engaging younger generations in ministry and service. In this edition…

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