By Trillia Newbell, Main Contributor Over at Desiring God, I share four reasons why Christians should consider celebrating Black history month–as Jemar Tisby has also suggested–but should not stop there. Here are four reasons I encourage us to learn throughout the year: we gain perspective, it opens doors for evangelism, we can welcome a greater […]
by Karen Ellis, Main Contributors In an address to Covenant College students in Honor of Martin Luther King Day 2013, RAAN contributor Karen Angela Ellis discusses: 1. Human rights, which finds its theological underpinnings rooted in the image of God, as the basis for Civil rights. 2. The relationship between the “suppression of truth in […]
By Trillia Newbell, Main Contributor So Lance Armstrong lied. He not only lied, but he lied vehemently for several years. And who backed him? His fans, his loyal organization, even a faithful ESPN writer, backed Armstrong until the very last minute. CNN reported, “Armstrong reminisced on his storied past of being a hero who overcame […]
By Phillip Holmes, Co-Founder I’m excited about an album that was released today called Talented Xth. This is Sho’s first album since he left Reach Records, a well known Christian Hip Hop label. Sho’s philosophy of music has changed a bit, which is one of the reasons he left Reach. He released a single recently called […]
Starting with just a Facebook page and a few likes, the Lord has grown the Reformed African American Network (RAAN) to include thousands of people across social media platforms and a website with more content and resources added by the week. More exciting than numbers, though, is the personal impact this ministry is making. Read […]
by Anthony Carter *This article was originally posted in the December 1, 2011 issue of Tabletalk Magazine Tabletalk Magazine. Tabletalk: Why did you write the book On Being Black and Reformed? Anthony Carter: When I first came into the knowledge of Reformed theology, I was excited and invigorated to share this truth with others. However, I quickly discovered that […]
by Scott Moore As 2012 draws to a close, people everywhere focus their attention on a new season of life. We reflect on the year behind us, as we look forward to the year ahead of us, and we embrace (or kiss) the person next to us as the transition happens. The Problem with Resolutions […]
Reviewed by: Elbert McGowan, Jr., Guest Contributor I have been pastoring college students for the past six years, on the campus of Jackson State University (JSU). JSU is one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country. My college ministry, Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), is the first such chapter started on […]
by Jemar Tisby, Co-Founder The tragic shooting in Newtown, Connecticut this past week reminds us of our helplessness. We wonder what we could possibly do to comfort those most severely affected by this incomprehensible trauma. What words, what gestures could bring light to the darkness? I wonder what I would do to serve the afflicted. […]
by Reddit Andrews God’s gospel is a sacred trust. We do not stand, like Paul, at the turning point of redemptive history; yet, we can all echo the deep joy that welled up within him when considering that he had been, “approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel” (1Thess. 2:4). With this entrustment […]
”If [our church] doesn’t become more multi-cultural, God will write Ichabod over the door of the church and it will die…The Spirit of God will not be there.” Adherents to Reformed theology–particularly Southern Presbyterians–have had a sometimes disappointing past regarding race relations in America. Recents articles and media have pointed out several failures to properly […]
The word “Reformed” means different things to different people. So it’s reasonable to ask, “What does it mean to be Reformed?” The term “reformed” itself means “to shape again”. So at its simplest, to be Reformed means to be forming the Church into the image Christ teaches in the Bible. Basic Christian Beliefs All Christians, […]
by Scott Moore, Main Contributor When we look into the eyes of other individuals, we are supposed to see fellow image bearers. Like us, they are created in the image of God, with knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. We are supposed to see people with intrinsic dignity, liberty, and worth sown into the very fabric of […]
A Message of from RAAN’s Co-Founders The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty (Prov. 21:5). As Phillip and I have seen God work in and through RAAN, we have learned that what God is doing takes time. We are like farmers waiting for the […]
Check out this discussion between Alex Faith and Adam Thomason about Alex’s upcoming single, “Promised Land”. Be sure to grab it when it drops 11-16-12 on iTunes.
By Trillia Newbell, Main Contributor I remember when I first heard Barack Obama had won the presidency of the United States. I was thrilled. The first Black President of the United States. I thought about how proud my father would have been if he were alive. I thought about the men and women who fought […]
October 2012 marks the one year anniversary of the Reformed African American Network (RAAN). RAAN exists to fuel modern reformation in the African American community and our multi-ethnic nation beyond. So it is fitting that we would release this video on October 31, Reformation Day. This video–featuring Co-Founders Phillip Holmes and Jemar Tisby–is first and […]
Man, it’s loud. Lately it seems someone turned up the volume. Most election years naturally excite enthusiasm and rancor. However, the volume seems particularly acute this year. Politically speaking, the country appears more divided than I ever remember it being. From those who bleed democrat blue to those who rage with republican red, and the […]
Many of you have read the Jemar Tisby’s post “African Americans and ‘Big God’ Theology”, but have you heard the sermon that inspired it? Check it out!
A week ago, Alex Faith released his debut album, “Honest 2 God“. I became a fan of Alex when I heard him on Sho Baraka’s mixtape, “Barakaology”, back in 2009. Ever since then I’ve been eager to hear him again. I met him for the first time in the Spring of this year when my college ministry, RUF, brought High Society in […]
