Gangs or the Gospel: Competing for the Lives of our Youth
BY: ROMAL TUNE — In many cities I’ve visited gangs appear to be growing faster than youth ministries. In the Church where…
From the Block to the Pulpit: Shot Callers in the Hood
BY: ROMAL J. TUNE — Shot callers are the power brokers on the streets that set the rules for what will and will not happen, who…
You Can Be Pro-Choice Politically and Be A Pro-Life Advocate In Your Community
BY: ROMAL TUNE — As a Christian and an ordained minister I have wondered if it is possible to be pro-choice politically but advocate…
Is the Church Saving Souls and Losing Students?
Recent data suggest that African American and Hispanic males are the primary victims of the nation’s dropout crises. According to …
What Does Hip-Hop Tell Us About Faith and Society?
Last week, Rev. Michael Waters wrote a post entitled “An Odd Future for Faith In Hip-Hip.” In the piece Rev. …
