The conference is the beginning of rejuvenating a movement within the black church. I've been really blown away by the sessions I've attended so far and really blessed to be introduced to some new teachers/thinkers as well as reacquainted with some folks I've already been familiar with.
Carl Ellis is an amazing thinker and teacher. He's the author of Free at Last (highly recommended) which helps enormously to understand the story of the descendants of Africans within the US who have trusted Christ. He taught yesterday through a cultural analysis of the black community and its subcultures as well as the role of the black church in this time period. (the role of the black church in the Age of Obama). . . he team taught it with theologian/teacher Mr. Potter. Very powerful. Both of these guys are in the PCA which adds a layer of interest for me!
I was also really blessed by the workshop that Dr. Trulear presented yesterday on prison ministry. He has worked with the Annie E. Casey foundation to develop a program that includes churches engaging before and after those that have been incarcerated return from prison. It was a really enlightening thought process in which the church is encouraged to consider this type of ministry beyond what is normally just an evangelistic service. They've developed a set of materials, available for free, that can empower literally ANY church to be involved in this highly important work. Click here for information on working with children whose parents are incarcerated as well as a larger prisoner outreach ministry. well researched, great, great info!
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