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The BBC podcast called "Documentary" is doing series on race and reconciliation with South Africa as its case study.  I just listened to part one and my heart broke.  The next generation of South African's don't seem to be owning the hard fought battle for reconciliation.  Mandela walked out of prison eighteen years ago but…

South Africa has always had a special place in my heart.  In high school I lamented Apartheid (which means separateness).  I rejoiced with Mandela's release and election.  I hoped when Tutu's Truth and Reconciliation Commission brought perpetrator and victim together recognizing that "there is no future about forgiveness." (Tutu's phrase) I have always thought that…

I'm looking forward to leading two workshops at the next National Pastors Convention. Here are the workshop descriptions… Finding the Groove:  Composing a Jazz-Shaped Faith You don’t have to be a musician to experience the renaissance of a jazz-shaped faith.  Jazz is more than music and it’s the more that we can creatively apply to prayer,…

"Call and response " is a halmark in jazz.  Because it was birthed in the post-slavery church jazz took on the characteristics of it's parents.  Musicians use their instruments use their to affirm and encourage each other just as congregation responds to the call of the preacher.  In ensemble community we call and respond to…
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