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....
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Nov 1, 2025 | Evangelism
Every home has an entryway door designed by the Master Architect to welcome, invite, and allow life to flow through it. Spiritually, evangelism serves as the Church’s entryway, the place where faith steps beyond the comfort of its walls and enters the world. Through...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Oct 1, 2025 | Evangelism
Church growth does not happen by osmosis or by simple desire. If that were the case, every congregation would be overflowing with people. As a senior pastor, like many others, I would love to have my congregation filled to capacity every Sunday. I have met several...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Aug 31, 2025 | Evangelism, Outreach in Action
In our journey to repair and restore the spiritual foundation of evangelism, we must also consider how the church becomes a safe haven for the community. The Hallelujah House was a vision of what happens when God uses the church to transform brokenness into places of...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Aug 17, 2025 | Evangelism
In Part I, I discussed how cracks form in evangelism when it becomes disconnected from its core purpose, often leading to a lack of passion and authenticity. Now, let’s take a deeper look at how these cracks develop and how we can begin repairing them to restore...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Jul 3, 2025 | Evangelism
In June, I reflected on my roots in Fort Valley, Georgia, and the leadership lessons I learned as a young Boy Scout. This month, I want to share my thoughts on where we are headed. The future of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church depends not only on remembering...
