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Official Statement or Official Narrative?
Official Statement or Official Narrative? is a documented response to the House of God Church's official statement. It examines governance, transparency, the Decree, church property, fiduciary responsibility, and the unanswered questions surrounding elderly saints who have been left spiritually unhoused.
Jun 262 min read
THE HUMAN COST - The Story of Elder Chatham Davis
The Human Cost: The Story of Elder Chatham Davis tells the story of a pastor who entered the House of God Church at nine years old, devoted nearly seventy years to its ministry, and ultimately faced the loss of his congregation. An investigative look at leadership, stewardship, and the people behind the headlines.
Jun 252 min read


The Seat Is Perpetual. Not the Person.
The Seat Is Perpetual. Not the Person. This article examines the Constitution and General Decree of the Church of the Living God, explaining why the Office is perpetual while the individual who occupies it is temporary. Through constitutional principles, historical context, and recent events, readers are encouraged to study the governing documents for themselves.
Jun 255 min read


WHO IS ABOVE THE DECREE? Mother Tate Wasn't. So Who Is?
As the General Assembly gathers, one question stands before every member, minister, bishop, officer, committee member, and Overseer: If Mother Mary Magdalene Tate submitted herself to the laws, rules, and government of the Church, who today claims to be exempt? This open letter examines Page 2 of the Decree Book and calls for accountability at every level of leadership.
Jun 245 min read
Jun 210 min read


Will History Be Kind to Them? Mother Tate’s Legacy and the Question Every Generation Must Answer
For nine months, I asked one question: why? Why does a church founded by a woman who gave so much continue to wrestle with the same wounds generation after generation? This reflection considers Mother Tate’s legacy, the cost of power struggles, and the responsibility history places on every generation.
Jun 153 min read


FAILING UPWARDS IS FAILING - PERIOD
Failing upwards has no place in the Body of Christ. Adding “Inc.” to a ministry does not mean you bring corporate culture into what belongs to God.
Jun 141 min read


Standing Up, Bringing the People, and Protecting the Promise - Church Accountability
A concise reflection on church accountability, faithful leadership, and the Keith Dominion legacy from Mother Tate to Bishop Fletcher.
Jun 122 min read


A Call to Examine Your Hearts Before General Assembly - Church Accountability Now
"If you are returning to the Lord with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the Lord and serve Him only, and He will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines." — 1 Samuel 7:3 Reflection Examine Your Hearts As we approach the General Assembly beginning June 22, this is not only a time to gather, discuss, or decide. It is also a time to pause before God and ask whether our hearts are prepared for the responsi
Jun 102 min read


Mother Mary Magdalena Lewis Tate: What She Left Behind Must Be Protected
A tribute to Mother Mary Magdalena Lewis Tate, founder and Chief Overseer of The Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth, honoring her legacy, inheritance, assets, and the responsibility to protect what she left behind.
Jun 83 min read


Zoom Tomorrow 2.19.26 | Transcript Reading 7:30–8:30 PM
Hi Reader, Tomorrow night, 2.19.26, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, CAI will be hosting a Zoom call that is open to everyone. During this hour, I will personally read the transcript of Bishop Lucas and Bishop Martha Thomas’ testimony so that we are all aligned on what was actually said. No summaries. No interpretations. Just the words as they were spoken. There will be no additional discussion during this call. No questions and no responses will be taken regarding the transcript. T
Feb 191 min read


The Aging Black Church: Institutional Responsibility to the Generation That Built It
“Without Their Sacrifice: Aging and Accountability in the Black Church” The aging population within the Black Church represents a generation that constructed, financed, and sustained religious institutions during Jim Crow, World War I, World War II, and the pre-Civil Rights era. These churches were not simply houses of worship. They were centers of education, political organizing, economic cooperation, and physical protection at a time when broader American systems excluded B
Feb 164 min read


Property, Power, and Gentrification in Historic Black Churches
How a 122-Year-Old Black Church Is Being Used to Dismantle the Communities It Was Built to Protect - The House of God Church and Its Historical Significance
Feb 166 min read
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