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If Your Pastor is single…he’s OUT OF ORDER!! Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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Jamal Bryant

Why is a single pastor OUT OF ORDER? Because marriage is considered a normal state, the married pastor has the protection of his wife. Not his mother, lover or undercover brother but the protection of his wife.

Your married pastor is supposed to have the status of a leader in the home, the fulfillment of the marital relationship and thus the freedom to relate to the congregation as one who is already committed within the covenant of marriage. Your pastor should also be one who is able to serve as a model for other men within the congregation and the watching community. If he (your pastor), is NOT operating within all of these and more, he’s OUT OF ORDER!!!

In 2012 I semi-addressed this topic in a blog post as to why I would not belong to a church where the Pastor is single. Why? Because I believe in this particular leadership position, one ought to have a partner to be an example for its members that; love, faithfulness and heterosexual relationships are God’s ultimate plan for man.

Join me tonight at 8:00 P.M. on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via “Conversations Live” for my commentary “If Your Pastor is single…he’s OUT OF ORDER”!! 

In the meantime, sound off here and join me on the air!!

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Conversations Of A Sistah, Religion, Spiritual Leaders, Tracy L. Bell

Meet Bishop Donald Hilliard ~ Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

The ReadyWriter

Bishop Hilliard

I had the pleasure of attending his cathedral when he first opened it many years ago on the cusp of Pert Amboy, New Jersey. Today in 2014, this man has one church but now in three (3) locations; Perth Amboy, Asbury Park and Plainfield, NJ.

He heralds from East Orange, New Jersey growing up in Scotch Plains, Bishop Donald Hilliard (pictured above) is senior pastor of Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and the published author of fourteen self-help and inspirational books (Somebody Say Yes, A Safe Harbor Begins @ Home, How Daddy Can Make A Difference, After The Fall: Resurrecting Your Life From Shame, Disgrace and Guilt, Journal Your Journey: This Too Will Pass, 55 And Counting.

Founder and CEO of the Cathedral Community Development Corporation (CCDC), an umbrella organization providing a variety of outreach services to the local community in Perth Amboy, including mental health support, a library, a banquet center and a creative dance center, Bishop Hilliard has also received numerous awards and citations for his efforts, both inside the church and beyond.

In light of the Ferguson, Missouri killing of Micheal Brown and countless others, join me tonight at 8:00 PM on “Conversations Of A Sistah“ via “Conversations Live” as I speak with Bishop Hilliard regarding “the state of the black man“.

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CEO's Blog, Conversations Of A Sistah, Homosexuality, Politics

Politics & Policy, as a ‘Gay Republican Leader’ tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

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The GOP is still struggling with the morality issue, the evolution of same sex marriage. While Democrats have moved quickly away from the idea that gay and lesbian relations are morally wrong, Republicans are moving much slower. In fact, they’re barely more accepting of homosexuality today than they were a decade ago.

The morality issue is a key one for Republicans. While it’s possible that Republicans who think homosexuality is morally wrong could still back same sex marriage, it’s much, much more unlikely that they will ever get to that point. Morality is, after all, the prevailing reason that people give for opposing gay marriage.

For now, Republicans who want to expand the party’s appeal to the gay community and avoid being on the wrong side of a fast-moving social issue will likely simply say that it’s an issue that should be left to the states.

Are GOP members in denial of no homosexuals in their Party? Will the party continue to ignore that same sex marriages exist? 

This is not the case with John M. Traier (pictured above), who began his career as a young republican in 1976 and has been involved in the Republican Party for 38 years and counting! John has spent his political career advancing Republican ideals and working to get Republican candidates elected into office.

John has been exceptionally successful in this position and became Passaic County’s Republican Chairman in 2012. John is openly gay and engaged to his partner of 27 years.

Join me tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via “Conversations Live” as I converse with Mr. Traier about his party’s position on homosexuality, same sex marriage and his goal of expanding the party base to a diverse groups of individuals.    

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Conversations Of A Sistah, Police Shooting, Racial tension, racial unrest

Are we on the verge of another race riot? Tonight on “Conversations Of A Sistah”

The ReadyWriter

RACE-RIOTS

There are some details and incidents about racial unrest recently here in the United States.

In April 1992, one of the nation’s largest bouts of racial violence came behind the acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers who were videotaped beating unarmed Rodney King in April 1992. When that unrest subsided, 53 people had been killed and more than 2,000 had been injured. Property damage was estimated at $1 billion dollars or more.

Over the past 30 years, all hell has broken loose on numerous occasions, the most recent of course being the headline-grabbing racial unrest in Ferguson, Missouri. Compared to previous incidents, Ferguson has been pretty rough both in terms of its duration and the number of arrests involved.

These racial unrest was roiled after 18-year-old Michael Brown, an unarmed teen, who was black, was shot and killed by Darren Wilson, a white police officer, on Aug. 9.

If justice and fairness does not begin with the arrest of the police officer who killed Mike Brown, race riots might very well ensue again. Black males, who have recently been gunned down, wrestled down and/or killed by white men and/or white police officers who claim “reasonable fear” or “self-defense” as their defense, is becoming a weak or repeated cover.

Join me tonight at 8:00 PM on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via “Conversations Live” as I discuss “Are we on the verge of race riots in America 2014?”.

I will also be taking your calls on the subject at 1-347-426-3645, just press “1” to speak with the host.

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Conversations Of A Sistah, New Book Release, Poetry, Tracy L. Bell

You’re invited to Join Me at My Book Signing Event ~ Friday August 22, 2014

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This Friday launches the book signing and public release of my long awaited poetry book “These Things”…The Diary Of A Poet.

I will be signing copies of my book in “The Bergen Room” located at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Secaucus, NJ from 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM however doors will open at 6:00 PM.

There will be an “OPEN MIC” session of this event where guest will be encouraged to share their poetry and/or any other awesome God-given talents. If interested in participating, email us at conversations@optonline.net.

Entry fee is the cost of the book, $9.99… If you are a member of the Ceo Community and live in the NY-NJ tri-state area, hope to see you there!