52 Books I Plan to Read in 2023
I start the year each year with a list of books I plan on reading. Many of you are long-time readers and know I read 52 books a year. I...
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- Nov 10, 2022
- 5 min
Where Do We Go From Here?
Midterm election results are in (most of them). And some of us are frustrated. But not for the reasons you think. Where do we go from here?
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
7 Takeaways From Know Own Change
As part of my regular reading diet, every year, I read a book a week. This reading habit helps me feed my desire to continue to learn. It...
- Jun 7, 2022
- 4 min
7 Takeaways From Getting to the Promised Land
As part of my regular reading diet, every year, I read a book a week. This reading habit helps me feed my desire to continue to learn. It...
- May 30, 2022
- 3 min
7 Takeaways From Compassion & Conviction
As part of my regular reading diet, every year, I read a book a week. This reading habit helps me feed my desire to continue to learn. It...
- May 24, 2022
- 3 min
7 Takeaways From The Care of Souls
As part of my regular reading diet, every year, I read a book a week. This reading habit helps me feed my desire to continue to learn. It...
- May 1, 2022
- 1 min
3 Different Ships Churches Look Like
Church leadership is meant to help grow and deploy men and women for ministry. Let's look at three different ministry models.
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
Paul's Model of Leadership Development
Scripture is filled with leadership lessons and models. Let's take a look at Paul's model of leadership development.
- Apr 1, 2022
- 4 min
25 Random Things You Might Not Know About Me
Here are 25 random things you might not know about John C. Richards, Jr.
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
5 Keys to Thriving Black Church Small Groups
Can small groups really thrive in a Black church setting? I want to offer five keys to helping your small groups thrive.
- Mar 30, 2022
- 3 min
The 3 A's of Grassroots Organizing
Grassroots organizing needs some key ingredients to be successful. Here are the three A's of grassroots organizing.
- Mar 16, 2022
- 4 min
Can Small Groups Work in the Black Church?
If you grew up in a Black church, you might remember Sunday School. Here's why I think small group ministries can work in a Black church.
- Feb 9, 2022
- 3 min
4 Tips for Studying the Bible
Is Bible study something that's intimidating for you? It shouldn't be. Let me offer you four tips to help you study your Bible.
- Jan 24, 2022
- 2 min
5 Tips to Read More Books
Do you want to read more books? I want to offer you five tips to help you do just that.
- Jan 1, 2022
- 1 min
40 Books I Plan to Read This Year
Every year, I set out to read 52 books a year. And I provide a list to others interested in knowing what's on my list. My 2022 reading list.
- Oct 20, 2021
- 3 min
3 Steps to Self-Publish a Book
Have you ever wanted to write and publish a book? Let me offer you three steps to self-publish a book.
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
4 Steps to Memorize an Entire Book of the Bible
Have you ever wanted to memorize an entire book of the Bible? Here are four easy steps to memorize an entire book of the Bible.
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
3 Keys to Successful Church Leadership in 2021
What has the COVID-19 pandemic taught us about church leadership? Let me share three keys to successful church leadership in 2021.
- Dec 17, 2020
- 4 min
3 Characteristics of Hero Making Organizations
What are the characteristics of successful grassroots organizing? I want to share at least three of those characteristics with you.
- Nov 19, 2020
- 5 min
When Is The Funeral: The Death of White Evangelicalism
When is the funeral? A question most Black Christians ask when a loved one passes away. And many of us are asking the same question after...
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