Last week, I, along with our interim board chair, Rev. Russell St. Bernard, had the honor of sitting in a room filled with thoughtful, passionate leaders from across the country. We were gathered for a retreat hosted by the Leadership Education program at Duke University—a beautiful space where wisdom was shared, hearts were open, and […]
Earlier this month, the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina, became the backdrop for an incredible gathering of Black clergy during the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Black Ministers Retreat. On March 11-12, 2025, Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III joined ministers from across the country to share powerful reflections on the sacred connection between faith […]
On a crisp Saturday morning, March 8, 2025, a group of compassionate and determined Bucknell University students led by Rev. Kurt Nelson, the school’s Director of Religious & Spiritual Life and Chaplain for the Protestant Community, joined us at New Creation Christian Church in Baltimore, MD, for something truly special: the first gardening day of […]
Starting or sustaining a garden, farm, or community food project takes more than just good soil and determination—it often takes funding, too. That’s why I’m thrilled to share a few resources that can help bring your vision to life. These grant opportunities have been curated with our community in mind, offering support specifically for African […]
For many African American churches, gardens are more than just a way to grow food—they are a tool for ministry, health, and community building. Whether you’re looking to provide fresh produce, create a peaceful space for reflection, or teach the next generation about stewardship, starting a church garden can be a powerful way to serve. […]
I’m trying to be more intentional about sharing the steps that I and we take at The Black Church Food Security Network (BCFSN) to further food justice in local communities through the work of African American congregations. This is not only to help support others around the country that are interested in this work, but […]
Earlier this year, I announced that we would be putting even greater focus on making our hometown of Baltimore a demonstration site for what grassroots, faith-led food justice work looks like. Many of our member churches in our city became inactive or inconsistent after the pandemic. The “faithful few” that were keeping things going before […]
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, The Black Church Food Security Network was in Atlanta to celebrate the first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) distribution day for Ebenezer Baptist Church. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with […]
This week, we’ll witness another historic moment at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. For nearly two years, The Black Church Food Security Network has been working with Pastor Raphael Warnock, his ministry team and congregation; helping them to connect with Black farmers and expand their capacity for food justice ministry in the Atlanta Metro […]
I had the most wonderful time at the 2024 Synod of the Shrines of the Black Madonna of the Pan African Orthodox Christian Church last month. This historic Christian denomination was founded by Rev. Albert Cleage, Jr. aka Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman in the mid 20th century. My understanding of ministry and theological lens was greatly […]
