Some lives are so intertwined with a church’s testimony that to tell the story of the House is to speak their name. This article is written to honor my aunt, Legacy of General Elder C. L. Holt a woman whose faith, sacrifice, and steady leadership helped shape generations in The House of God Church. Today, that legacy is under threat. The National Church is attempting to sell the West Park aka West Hollywood church; sacred ground tied to her labor and to the faith of the saint

Member, you are not exempt. While many point to leadership as the cause of church decline, true church accountability also belongs to the members. This article challenges the consumer mindset in the church and calls for real participation, community impact, and responsibility beyond attendance, showing that faith in action is what truly strengthens and sustains communities.

What Happens After Sunday? Dear Devoted Member, At what point did obedience replace integrity, and at what point did spiritual language become a tool of control rather than a pathway to truth? This pattern of Sunday sermons and Monday secrets has left many wondering whether the church is in crisis, not because faith has failed, but because accountability has. There is a dangerous inversion that occurs in unhealthy institutions. Authority demands submission while scripture is

The office of deacon was established in the early church to protect the vulnerable and safeguard institutional integrity. From Acts to the present, deacons have stood at the intersection of people, property, and stewardship. In a time of governance strain and generational transition, the biblical mandate of frontline stewardship remains urgent.

The Black Church has long been a foundation within our communities, shaping lives far beyond Sunday worship. Even if you no longer attend, its legacy may have shaped you. What might thoughtful reengagement look like today?