Black Church Chronicles, Vol. 1

Download or read book Black Church Chronicles, Vol. 1 written by Watchman B.D. Dale and published by DIG, LLC. This book was released on 2024-10-14 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Church Chronicles: The Hireling (Hustler) is a thought-provoking critique of the modern Black Church leadership, written by Senior Pastor/Watchman B.D. Dale. In this first volume of a six-part series, Dale exposes the damaging influence of corrupt African American pastors, whom Jesus Christ referred to as "hirelings"—individuals who have abandoned their spiritual responsibilities in pursuit of personal power, prestige, and position. Drawing solely on biblical doctrine, rather than denominational orthodoxy, Dale critiques both the uncalled and unanointed leaders, as well as those genuinely called, for abandoning biblical principles and exploiting their congregations in search of praise that belongs only to the Lord God. This devotional-style book also sheds light on how the Black Church’s integrity has been compromised by the toxic "hey doc" culture, eroding its spiritual impact on those most in need of an encounter with Jesus. Dale unpacks how false doctrines, akin to the leaven of the Pharisees, have crippled the Black Church's effectiveness and weakened its witness. Through clear, concise, and powerful teaching, Dale addresses the deceptive practices of black pulpit elitism, the neglect of righteous judgment, and the misinterpretation of "touch not God's anointed" as a blanket command. He contrasts these errors with what Scripture truly says, offering much-needed correction to what has often been inaccurately preached in African American churches.