Raising The Bar In African-American Churches: Toward A Missional Ecclesiology

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ira E. ANTOINE
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
Missional Ecclesiology ◽  
American Churches

scholarly journals Discussing Adolescent Sexual Health in African-American Churches

2012 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terrinieka T. Williams ◽  
Darcy Dodd ◽  
Bettina Campbell ◽  
Latrice C. Pichon ◽  
Derek M. Griffith
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Health ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
American Churches

Developing Suicide Prevention Programs for African American Youth in African American Churches

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherry Davis Molock ◽  
Samantha Matlin ◽  
Crystal Barksdale ◽  
Rupa Puri ◽  
Joseph Lyles
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
African American Youth ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
Suicide Prevention Programs ◽  
American Churches

 A Qualitative Examination of the Preparedness of African American Pastors to Address Issues of Addictions

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Shuntay Tarver ◽  
Chaniece Winfield ◽  
Judith Preston ◽  
Alexis Wilkerson ◽  
Isaac Shorter
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Human Service Professionals ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
African American Pastors ◽  
American Churches ◽  
Human Services Professionals

This study qualitatively explored the preparedness of African American pastors to meet the needs of parishioners with addictions. Findings indicated that African American pastors do not always perceive themselves to be prepared to address issues of addiction, and existing cultural barriers challenge collaboration between human services practitioners and African American pastors. Findings also revealed that despite existing cultural barriers, African American pastors are willing to collaborate with professionals who offer educational opportunities in culturally relevant ways. Human services professionals’ ability to understand cultural nuances of African American pastors is of paramount concern to effectively enhance the quality of life for clients utilizing faith-based interventions to meet the needs of individuals with addiction. Recommendations for strategies for human service professionals to build collaborations with pastors of African American churches are provided.

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