by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | May 28, 2026 | Campaign 2026, Evangelism
As I reflect on the state of the Church and the urgent need to revive the fire of evangelism, I cannot help but think about the calling God has placed upon my life as I seek to serve as the next General Secretary of Evangelism and Missions for the Christian Methodist...
by Rev. Kenneth L Hollingshed | Apr 16, 2026 | Evangelism
In the months following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, our journey to Jamaica was not just a scheduled annual conference; it was a response to an urgent need. After landing on the beautiful island of Jamaica, our U.S. delegation traveled three and a half hours...
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....
