The Late Night Ministers Association (LNMA) held the second half of their giveaway revival, February 19, 2023 at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Dr. Louis Sibley, III, serves as pastor. This association meets on the first Sunday of the month beginning August through April for the purpose of fellowshipping and raising funds to support students. A group … [Read more...] about ‘A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste’
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Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education closes out convention calendar
The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention, Inc. (WGBSC), closed out its calendar in November with The World’s Day of Prayer held at Mt. Zion MBC sponsored by the Woman’s Auxiliary, where Barbara Wyatt Sibley serves as President. Convention President Keith T. Evans, Pastor of the Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Racine served as speaker, and the WGBSC of Christian … [Read more...] about Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education closes out convention calendar
Rev. William Jackson celebrates 54 year anniversary
Longest serving Baptist Pastor in Milwaukee The Rev. William Jackson was born the oldest of seven children and was raised on his grandfather’s farm in Alabama for the first 12 years of his life. That upbringing provided him with an early start when it came to both preaching and working. “I’ve been preaching since I was 15 years old,” he said. “I also know what hard work is … [Read more...] about Rev. William Jackson celebrates 54 year anniversary
Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education to convene November 15-17, 2022
The Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention (WGBSC), Inc.’s Congress of Christian Education will be offering classes during the Fall Board Meeting, November 15-17, 2022. The session will be in- person, and the site will be the Tabernacle Community Baptist Church located at 2500 Medford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI where Reverend Donna Childs will serve as host. The theme is … [Read more...] about Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education to convene November 15-17, 2022
Mt. Olive MBC celebrates Rev. Ray E. Murphy’s first anniversary
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church hosted the first pastoral anniversary for Rev. Ray E. Murphy, M. Div. (left photo, right) and First Lady JaQuita Murphy (left photo, left) at the church, 5277 N. 36th St. The theme for the event was "A Servant Sent to Serve-Jeremiah, 3:15" and the guest speaker was Rev. Everett Jennings, Jr., of New Life … [Read more...] about Mt. Olive MBC celebrates Rev. Ray E. Murphy’s first anniversary
WI General Baptist State Convention elects President Evans to second term
The 98th Annual Session of the Wisconsin General Baptist State Convention, Inc., held its joint session with the WGBS Congress of CE at Christ The King Baptist Church where Reverend John McVicker serves as pastor during the week of August 8-11, 2022. The theme was “Reaching Our Potential, and New Possibilities through the Power of God,” (Isaiah 43:19 and Philippians 3:13-14.) … [Read more...] about WI General Baptist State Convention elects President Evans to second term
Milwaukee Times contributor, local church leader and religious educator, Rev. Judith T. Lester, passes
Milwaukee Times' longtime writer of the "Counseling Corner," Rev. Judith T. Lester died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 19, 2022. For more than 20 years Rev. Lester was a part of the Milwaukee Times family, serving as writer of the "Counseling Corner," an informative, faith-driven weekly column that kicked off our Christian Times section. Rev. Lester was a … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times contributor, local church leader and religious educator, Rev. Judith T. Lester, passes
Audition notice: ‘Black Nativity By Langston Hughes’
Black Arts MKE is seeking performers for its holiday musical production of Black Nativity By Langston Hughes - a testament to the timeless work of Langston Hughes, telling the story of the Nativity through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance and song from the African American perspective. Directed by Dimonte Henning, Black Nativity By Langston Hughes will be staged at the … [Read more...] about Audition notice: ‘Black Nativity By Langston Hughes’
A fond farewell and deepest thank you
By William S. Gooden The Milwaukee Times On Friday, June 17, 2022, I received an email from Rev. Judith T. Lester regretting to inform myself and the staff of the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper that she had been dealing with a health issue since May and would no longer be able to continue her weekly column. Rev. Lester has been writing "The Counseling Corner" since … [Read more...] about A fond farewell and deepest thank you
The greatest joys of fatherhood (conclusion)
Many fathers face barriers that limit their ability to provide for and nurture their families. As stakeholders invested in fathers, families, and communities, we must understand the circumstances and needs of all fathers and ensure that program services are inclusive and designed to meet their diverse needs. This is particularly important in serving low-income fathers and … [Read more...] about The greatest joys of fatherhood (conclusion)