It won’t take long for a congregation to know whether its pastor is actually well-read or a cut-and-paste scholar. So, pastors must read. In a digital age of quick scrolling, pastors face a subtle temptation: confusing online scanning with genuine…
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Knowing when to get professional help
Don’t let your doctorate in Divinity, or your License to preach go to your head. A pastor may know a lot about the Bible, but most pastors have learned that there are often cases that are above their training level.…
Outdated city school zones may need to be changed
For nearly six decades, the borders defining the Monroe City School District have been shaped less by geography and more by a complicated history of desegregation, legal mandates, and athletic maneuvering. But in 2027 the board will seat a new…
Pastors show their worth in times of need
Preaching an exciting, thought-provoking sermon on Sunday is great, but a pastor’s real value is shown in times of trouble. When crisis strikes—whether a family faces financial collapse, a legal dilemma, or a devastating loss—the pastor and the church step in…
Candidates should invest in ground games to be victorious in November
As qualifications end Friday, local candidates are officially gearing up for the upcoming November elections. Across our community, thousands of campaign dollars will soon be poured into signs, radio spots, digital ads, and direct mail. Yet, beneath the financial flash,…
A sense of humor helps
Ministry is serious business, but taking yourself too seriously is a fast track to burnout and division. In the high-stakes environment of church leadership—where opinions run deep, emotions flare, and expectations are sky-high—a well-timed sense of humor is one of…
Tuskegee got it right, being sloppy is not Black culture
Black culture and ethnic pride cannot be used as an excuse for sloppy dress, absenteeism, and poor performance. So, we agree with Tuskegee for being among of the first HBCUs to raise the standard for its students. For decades, Historically…