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The ‘Accidental’ Hospice Chaplain

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Street Psalms declares its mission as developing "not just any kind of leaders," but ones in cities who are "incarnational" — that is, embodying the spirit of Christ and the Christian faith. "We train the heads, hearts, and hands of these urban leaders to love their city and seek its peace," according to its website.

Spreading the Good Word, Through Good Works

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

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Texas Lawmakers Post 10 Commandments but Don’t Live Them

by Houston Defender June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Taught to pray at an early age, Rev. Clarinda Burston White has witnessed its power — from helping her cope with being hit by a car to securing a transplant kidney for her husband. She'll lead the 10th annual "What Happens When Women Pray" conference, a spiritual gathering, outside Baltimore on Friday.

Black Women, Harnessing the Power of Prayer

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

The Aftermath of Answered Prayers

by Dallas Weekly May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

At an age when many retirees are slowing down. Dr. Bernard Harris, the first Black man to walk in space, is still going strong, encouraging children to study STEM and leveling the playing field for children wtihout access to quality education. In May Harris will be inducted into NASA's hall of fame.

How a Black Astronaut’s Historic Spacewalk Deepened His Faith

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 2, 2025May 5, 2025

The History of Mother’s Day

by The Washington Informer May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

An accomplished, trail-blazing pastor, Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart is seen as a fearless truth-teller to authority, but finds hope in scripture for her congregants unnerved by the second Trump administration.

Memphis Pastor Speaks Truth to Power, ‘Flat Footed’

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Part athlete, part rock star, Pastor Phillip Anthony Mitchell's preaching style and redemption story — drug dealing, violence, cycling through prison, redempton — is the foundation of 2819 Church of Atlanta, one of the fastest-growing churches in the U.S.

There’s More to 2819 Church Than an ‘Obey Cops’ Controversy

by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware April 24, 2025May 13, 2025