(RNS) — A letter from the president of the SBC's National African American Fellowship expressed concerns over recent SBC decisions to bar churches with women pastors.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word ...

There are 33 sites and programs across the country slated to receive assistance from a $3 million African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, which is aimed at preserving African American ...

Payne Memorial is the oldest African American church in the city. To celebrate the church's anniversary, they are holding a celebration at the end of the month on July 29th and 30th at the church.

If you look at the walls, the structure of the ceiling, the lights hang, all this from 1903,” said the Rev. Bruce Carroll, the 18th pastor of the church. Repairs are estimated up to $3 million.

While the times have changed over the past 137 years, the mission of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) has not. It's the oldest black church in San Diego.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word came to mind – Motown. I felt the same beat, the same spirit of ...