by Rev. Erika L, Jackson | Jul 13, 2026 | Opinion
I once bristled when people called me a preacher. Preaching is only one aspect of my vocation and for some reason I did not want that part to eclipse everything else my calling includes. I would introduce myself as a priest or pastor and someone would say, “Oh, you a...
by James Ellis III | Jan 28, 2026 | Opinion
As I was leaving an urban church I pastored, the congregation asked me to share things they should improve for whoever came after me. I recited a line from the title track of Prince’s iconic 1984 album and film Purple Rain: “You say you want a leader, but you can’t...
