IN THE COMMUNITY – DECEMBER 2016

IN THE COMMUNITY – DECEMBER 2016

Election Revealed Inconvenient Truths About America

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET Last month’s election results, if nothing else, exposed some inconvenient truths about bigotry in America. Bigotry, both covert and overt, has been a staple of the Republican Party for many years. This is not to say that certain forms of bigotry aren’t present among Democrats, as well. Up until this very day, bigotry [...]

Always Welcoming

Lonnie and Sherrie Wright share hospitality wisdom, experience with people who need an opportunity. Nonviolent ex-offenders, unemployed veterans and young people have new opportunities to find success, thanks to the Hospitality International Training (H.I.T) Program. Designed by Dr. Lonnie and Sherrie Wright, H.I.T. was devised to address the needs of the hospitality industry, while giving [...]

IN THE COMMUNITY – NOVEMBER 2016

IN THE COMMUNITY – NOVEMBER 2016

Lessons found in Jesus’ leadership

BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER There are many leaders I admire who have influenced my own leadership. I admire the teachings on leadership by guys like John Maxwell, Andy Stanley T.D. Jakes and Kenneth Ulmer. There are leaders from my personal life such as a former pastor, a former boss, a high school coach and [...]

IN THE COMMUNITY – OCTOBER 2016

IN THE COMMUNITY – OCTOBER 2016

Think Pink

BY STEPHANIE KIRBY It’s October! Our temperature is back to two digits, football has taken over the airwaves, Halloween decorations are out and retail stores are telling us to start thinking about Christmas. It is also the time of year when pink is prevalent. Very, very prevalent. Indulge me, if you will, while I share [...]

5 Ways to Fight Insecurity

BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER I was talking with a young pastor who is feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility he’s been given. His church expects a lot from him — leading the congregation, preaching great messages, visiting the sick and the well — and he doesn’t always feel qualified to deliver. He accepted the position [...]

If black lives matter, then black votes must count

BY KENYA T. PARHAM Many of us can recall exactly where we were, who we were with, and what we were doing on Nov. 4, 2008. Like many of you, I had cast my vote for the first African-American President of these United States, and felt like the “system” affirmed that I had serious political power. [...]

I was pleading for ten; now I’m begging for five

BY LOUIE OVERSTREET About a year ago, I figured this would provide enough lead time to implement a Ten Point Voter Participation Plan that I developed based on tested methods and new approaches. Now, with just over 60 days remaining until America’s fate is determined on Nov. 8, we only have time to make sure that [...]

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