By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In many congregations, being named an “associate minister” is a sacred milestone, yet the title is often widely misunderstood. Too frequently, newly appointed ministers assume the designation means more than it does. To serve effectively, one…
When news broke that the local Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation’s annual banquet would be displaced from its home of over a quarter-century at the Monroe Civic Center, concern was understandable. The B.D. Robinson Conference Hall holds decades of history and…
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In a crisis room, long-winded words rarely bring comfort. When Peter briefly walked on the water and began to sink he prayed quickly and passionately, “Lord save me.” Wise pastors know the art of the “Peter Prayer.”…
When the Monroe City Council passed Ordinance No. 12,309, declaring the deteriorating property at 911 Orange Street surplus and authorizing its sale to the Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Educational Foundation, Inc. for $20,000, it marked a…
Pastors must exercise care in receiving and reporting donations and love offerings. The fact that many people are doing it, won’t make it right if it becomes an issue. A common misconception in ministry is that “love offerings” or “appreciation…
There is an old legal adage that anyone who represents themselves in court “has a fool for a client.” When individuals choose to act as their own attorney, objectivity vanishes, emotions often take over, and the nuances of statutory law…
Monroe City Schools possesses all the ingredients for success: passionate teachers, dedicated academic leaders, and top-tier facilities. Backed by a healthy financial reserve and highly compensated executive leadership, the district is undeniably rich in resources. Yet, beneath the polished surface…
