.: Is There Still A Need For President Barack Obama To Join A Church?

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Is There Still A Need For President Barack Obama To Join A Church?

With all of the hope, hype and hysteria, all of the enjoyment, excitement and optimism shared these next few days; our nation has come together to witness this most historic event—the inauguration of the 44th and first African-American President—Barack Obama. It is also during this time, we are reminded of the importance of praying for the leader of the free world as he assumes the many pressures and pains of our problem-filled country. Today also marks the eve of the celebration and National Holiday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

I think its important this morning to be reminded of a statement Dr. King once made concerning the election of Carl Stokes, the first African American Mayor of any major city in America (Cleveland, OH). He reminded his followers not to get caught up in “Black faces in high places”. His point was that after the celebration of the moment…and the man, there’s still much work to do.

Last night, I began working on an article for national press release dealing with the importance of our President-Elect and his family finding a local church home to submit to and actively be apart of. Now, as the single most iconic and visible African-American man in the world, is there still a need for President Barak Obama to join today’s church? Is there still vision, values, voice and virtue found in the church?

3 comments:

Pastor Michael A. Stevens, Sr. said...: I definitely think that there is a need for President Obama to find a church.; January 23, 2009 at 6:57 AM
vafootballfan said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; January 26, 2009 at 11:22 AM
vafootballfan said...: Yes, it is important to be covered and accountable.; January 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM

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No More Excuses Book Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lois Hill
MAS Public Relations
704.716.3610 ext 224 or l.hill@theuniversitycitychurch.com

Newly Released Book Explores Decline In
Church Attendance Among Black Men

In a recent Barna survey, it was reported that over 52 percent of African Americans have attended a religious service on a regular basis, but according to author and pastor Michael A. Stevens, the majority of those attendees are women, not men. In his latest release, No More Excuses, he examines the cause of absentee African-American men in houses of worship and the solutions to this growing issue.

With over a decade of pastoral experience in a predominately African-American church, Stevens knows firsthand the challenges of maintaining male involvement in church. He writes, “There was a time when the church was the undisputed cornerstone of the black community. Businesses were born out of the church congregations, and civil rights protests were organized in sanctuaries. Yet over the past two generations, there is a growing perception that the influence of the pulpit is not addressing the needs of the people.”

Using personal stories, Scripture, and much more, No More Excuses helps readers understand the historical significance of the African-American church in the lives of black men. Among the many topics covered in No More Excuses are:

· The spiritual and generational impact of men when they are connected to their local church body.
· Why most men of color avoid going to church.
· What churches can do to engage and retain a healthy, balanced congregation.

“Despite these trends, I believe the church sill holds the answer to the black man’s problems,” says Stevens. “At their core, the problems of today’s African-American man are no more than the problem of man himself.”

Michael A. Stevens, Sr. is committed to the discovery and development of personal purpose and positioning for the lives of men. He is the founder of University City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and serves as a superintendent in the Church of God in Christ. Pastor Stevens hosts a national weekly talk radio show, The Michael A. Stevens Show.

To request interviews and press kits contact MAS Public Relations at l.hill@theuniversitycitychurch.com or 704.716.3610 ext. 224. For more information on Pastor Stevens or to order the book go to http://www.michaelastevens.com/ .