Stranded

One of the greatest challenges of being an African-American pastor planting a Reformed, missional church in Camden, NJ is the conflict with the traditional African-American churches already located in the city. This conflict takes place on both the institutional and individual levels. This conflict, as it is experienced by individuals, I like to call “being stranded.” These individuals are people who have come to know Jesus, for some time been members of a church, served in ministry, and even preached. … →