by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Mar 20, 2026 | Campaign 2026
We are living in a time where the future of the CME Church is not ahead of us; it is already here, and we are living in the now. Young adults are not just the next generation of the church; they are a vital part of the church right now. Yet many of our churches are...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Feb 25, 2026 | Evangelism
As Black History Month comes to an end, I recognize that evangelism in the Black Church has always ministered to the whole person—mind, spirit, body, and community. Historically, our faith was never confined to Sunday mornings; it spilled throughout our daily lives....
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Jan 24, 2026 | Evangelism
If your shoes could talk, what would they say? They would tell where you have walked and who you have been willing to walk alongside. If your hands could talk, what would they say? They would testify to how you have served, comforted, and extended the love of Christ...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Dec 31, 2025 | Campaign 2026, Evangelism
The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church stands at a crucial moment. Across our Episcopal Districts, local churches continue to labor faithfully; however, many congregations are facing growing challenges, including declining engagement, generational divides,...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Dec 3, 2025 | Evangelism
Over the past thirty years, I have witnessed a concerning decline in church engagement among Black men. Most men are not absent because they do not believe in God, but because they have not encountered a ministry that speaks to their identity, struggles, or purpose....
