Posts with the category “issues”

We waited three hours for the taxi; the restaurant had been closed for an awkward 58 minutes but who was counting? We were. When the driver finally appeared, he was apologetic and embarrassed. As he was also part-owner of the cab company, he wanted to make amends by giving us a free tour of Memphis. It was now close to midnight; my traveling companions opted to be taken to their hotel. It was 1980. I was in my early 20’s and was game for a little late-night sightseeing. Where to? I had no idea.  Read More

It happened again. I cried. Massive amounts of tears invaded my face this morning during my prayer time. Sure, along with the rest of the world I am in mourning, not just for George Floyd, but for humanity, for the sinful human condition. I reflected on our Pastors’ Zoom call last Friday. Void of any motive of inflicting guilt, there was such a clear expression of hurt. That is when it hit me. You see, I always thought of myself as color-blind. I am blessed to have long-time friends of color (ones that I would die for), blessed to have gone to the well-integrated Gardena High School, blessed to have parents and grandparents that did not so much as bat eye when I married outside of my race.   Read More

Dear Colleague in Ministry. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the last three years we have experienced a turnover of pastoral leadership within our Region. While most of you were aware of the issue of homosexual life style and its impact upon our family of faith, some have not heard about various policies and procedures ABCUSA and the Los Angeles Baptist City Mission Society (ABCLA) have implemented. So it is time for me to review them for your understanding.  Read More