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Great leaders possess many different qualities such as emotional intelligence, honesty, vision, and persistence. One would think that all leaders possess those qualities, but today’s society dictates what leadership qualities are acceptable. In other words, leaders with power appear to be successful. For instance, some managers are driven by titles while others use the position as a growth opportunity. Leadership styles vary from person to person. Therefore, affiliative, democratic,…

At the beginning of the assignment I felt anxious and scared since the first day I heard that I had to visit a religious site outside my own. I had no idea where to go and how to begin I know in Miami there are about 274 church according to the Miami Dade County. In addition, I went over the list of churches but every moment I was supposed to make a choice I postpone it because I was a little intimidated going alone. Since I can remember going to church I found it boring with the old music since…

perpetual suffering which eventually led him to true repentance. Throughout the Scarlet Letter, Dimmesdale’s life of hypocrisy is demonstrated. Dimmesdale is the highly respected pastor of the church of the New England Colony described in the Scarlet Letter. The deep reverence the people had for their pastor is clearly demonstrated when the people of the city concluded that “if Mr. Dimmesdale were really going to die, it was cause enough, that the world was not worthy to be any…

The Civil Rights Movement was a very big part of our country's history and we have had several leaders throughout that time, but there was never one like Martin Luther King Jr.. King was a African American pastor at Dexter Avenue Church. Although, King always knew he wanted to end the segregation and the discrimination that was going on at the time between whites and blacks. He had a numerous amount of inspiring things to say about his race and he told them. King was a nonviolent leader that has…

Saturday, March 26 A lecture overflowing with grace was taught by Pastor Deborah during the 2nd day of the North East region Easter retreat From John Chapter 18 1:40. Pastor Deborah preached "Now we will see the last moment of the lords life. The most painful moment of the cross. " she added "His disciples could not see how it was affecting him, the coming cross. They didn't quite understand. We are very lucky to see what he prayed, how he served them in his final hour. These beautiful…

"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind wanting to start again, do you know there's still a chance for you!" These lyrics are from a song by Katy Perry our favorite female singer. She's the inspiration to young people because of the words in the songs. (Scharfenberg). Katy takes and puts pride and effort in her singing career. If she can put her mind to something, she knows that it's possible for her. She takes the honest path of life and says what she feels at that very…

Body and Soul directed by Oscar Micheaux established stereotypes that african americans faced during the time period. Colorism within the african american community has been a huge struggle that we as society have dealt with for a long time. Micheaux’s “Body and Soul” visually showed the viewers how society viewed the african american community during this time period. Black performers were not as popular in the film industry and only minimal roles were offered to them which were often…

share is their thoughts on the Bible. Lee loves Jesus because Jesus loved the Bible. According to Lee, it was the book of his ministry, history, and education. Graham believes that God created the universe and created man. On page 38 of America’s Pastor, Graham is quoted by saying, “we must read the Bible, not primarily as historians seeking information, but as men and women seeking…

I have a divine calling on my life. It is to convincingly communicate the truth of God to all people. I do not claim the ability to define just how God calls any man or woman, nonetheless, in the very heart of my soul, I hear God’s still, small voice wooing me to commission. I am burdened with the plight of humankind without God. This call was initiated at my conversion and further confirmed through a mission experience in Mexico, during the first eighteen months of confessing Christ as my Lord…

it time to put God back in public schools? Adam Hamilton addresses this topic in his article “Put God Back in Public Schools?” first on his blog and then published in the Huffington Post, a liberal-oriented news source, in 2013. Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing churches in the country. He preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities in 2013 and is an…