2018 Black Seminarians Association
Preaching Empowerment Series: “Preaching Jesus in an Unjust World.”
A three-day interdenominational exploration of the hermeneutic of Justice, through lecture, celebration, and preaching in the African American context.
November 8 — 10, 2018
Please come join in celebration and support of the Black Seminarians Association of Perkins School of Theology — SMU’s 2nd Annual “Preaching Empowerment Series,” November 8th through the 10th. An empowering series of lecture, worship and Gospel proclamation focused on honing the hermeneutic of Justice within the African American context.
The BSA Preaching Empowerment Series is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; seminarians, pastors, and laity alike. All are welcome! Let’s bring our contexts together to learn, share, and grow.
Order of Events
Thursday, November 8, 2018
11:00 a.m. Perkins Chapel Service (w/ continuing conversation and lunch):
Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, Sr. Pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church
Friday, November 9, 2018
11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Lectures and Lunch @ Perkins:
Rev. Dr. Gina M. Stewart & Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters, Nationally renowned pastors, authors and community advocates for Justice.
Friday, November 9, 2018
6:30 p.m. Worship Service @ Warren UMC:
Rev. Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. with empowering segments on organizing for Justice, individually and in community:
Rev. Edwin Robinson and Dr. Baranda Fermin — Fmr. Faith In Texas directors
Saturday, November 10, 2018
9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Preaching Lab @ Warren UMC
RSVP attendance requested.
Seminarians, pastors, and ministers are invited to preach live for day-of evaluations.
Written sermons are welcome, evaluated, and returned with feedback from local seminary homiletics and theological professors. prior to the event.
Sermons and reflections may be submitted to PerkinsBSA@gmail.com.
Special thanks to our host church:
Warren United Methodist Church
3028 S. Malcolm X Blvd.
Dallas TX, 75215
Rev. Joshua E. Manning, Senior Pastor
Donations can be made to:
Perkins School of Theology, re: “Zan Wesley Holmes Fund” in support of the Black Seminarians Association of Perkins School of Theology’s programming and scholarships.
This year’s event is a precursor to the Red Letter Revival in Dallas … A Jesus and Justice Revival.
Red Letter Revival event details can be found online at: https://www.redletterchristians.org/red-letter-revival/rlr-dallas/