Unique Challenges of African American Pastors

It is indisputable that there are different cultures and what we term as "races" of people in our country and abroad. It is undeniable that different churches have various focuses or ministry emphases. This book poses and addresses the question as to whether there are different challenges that are faced by African American pastors. Unique Challenges of African American Pastors seeks to answer those questions and to highlight such challenges. There will be an in-depth view of those who are particularly in the South contrasted to pastors in different settings. The book begins with the history of how the African American church began in the South and follows its development, pausing along the way to examine key issues that still impact the African American church and its pastor in our modern times. The book also includes references, survey information, interviews, and other relevant resources and research gathered by Dr. Terry L. Weems in his pursuit to determine the variance between those pastoring white congregations in comparison to African American congregations. There are recommendations given as to how an African American pastor of a small church can minister effectively and efficiently in respect to the unique challenges he or she may encounter.