My ministry is still evolving,” reflects Pastor Barry Settle of Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. “I’m a student of preaching. I believe heavily in spiritual discipline—be it fasting, prayer, solitude, worship, or silence.” A native of San Diego and raised in Los Angeles, Pastor Settle’s ministry is dedicated to spiritual growth and discipleship.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, NIV Our country is in crisis. American citizens are dealing with a highly contagious deadly disease, COVID-19. Unemployment is at an all-time high. People are experiencing food insecurities and homelessness. Our children can’t return to school. They are suffering from the effects of isolation and the lack of socialization with their peers. Many American citizens are on the verge of a mental health breakdown. People mistrust the government, so they attempt to overthrow it. Yet, many of the persons elected to Congress to represent the people have opted to display tomfoolery as oppose to seeing the