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 […]

How healthy thinkers respond in stressful times

BY DR. ROBERT E. FOWLER Everyone goes through times when they are stretched, stress abounds and things seem like they are going backward for a while. It could be a crisis or an exceptionally busy season. It could be internal or external issues causing the stressful times. During these seasons, healthy thinking is more critical […]

IN THE COMMUNITY – AUGUST 2016

IN THE COMMUNITY – AUGUST 2016

Looking ahead to a successful school year

BY DR. MIKE BARTON Students in the Clark County School District are poised for an incredible year of learning. The 2016-17 school year is expected to be an excellent one for students in the Clark County School District. We all know that closing student achievement gaps quickly will positively impact Southern Nevada, our city, and […]

Mind On The ‘Matter’

BY SHEILA COLLINS Our world-altering contributions alone demonstrate why black lives should be more precious in America. The videotaped police killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling have stirred international outrage. It resonated everywhere, because it is well-known that, at various points in history, law enforcement has been a source of great pain for African-Americans. […]

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