I am Sandra Teresa
Davenport. I am no preacher; nor am I the child of a preacher. However, I fully
accept, embrace and enjoy my calling into ministry to teach and preach. The name
of my ministry is LivingWellMinistries.
Further, in the words of
Franz Fanon.
“Each
generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative
opacity.”
Now
then, if I were an active 'preacher', I would conduct some sort of service most
Sundays. If I were a Christian, I would have conducted that service in the most
widely-accepted format: opening hymn, scripture, welcoming guests, introduction
of pastor, and the much-anticipated, Sermon. After that, I would have opened
the door to Christian discipleship--also often referred to as—inviting people
to join the church. By this time, you--out there in the pews--would be so ready
to go that the closing hymn would be just a big of a drag. Oh, I almost forgot:
I would have to have someone come down to the front of the church and welcome
visitors.
Howbe
ever, this is the age of the internet, and I do my work online! It is
wonderful! I want to thank the living God: I am not an active preacher,
nor a pastor, nor, in fact, do I even attend church services on a regular
basis. Too boring for my brain. Regular church attendance is what the Christian
believer does...I don't have those kinda beliefs.
In
preparation for my series [videos, clips, reading lists, etc.] entitled TheHealthReverend,
let me say this:
My
'services' will always have most of the above-named components. Just with a
much different flavor. I will 'preach' and teach from more than just a bible.
Every item of existence has some meaning and a message. I will try to hold your
attention with such things as definitions of terms [in case someone doesn't
know what exegesis means]. Opening songs will include 'Blowing in the Wind'
[Stevie Wonder] and 'How Can I Keep from Singing' [Eva Cassidy]. Everyone will
be welcome and no there will be nothing to join; likewise, no tithes, building
funds or pastor’s salary to pay.
Something
from my seminary experience must be added: Dr. Howard Thurman [great Christian
Mystic]; Dr. Jacqueline Grant [pioneering preacher woman who gave the world
Womanist Theology].
Likewise, please keep an eye out for my
YouTube Channel, theredpodium, from whence I will answer my calling to teach
and preach. What will I teach? Biblical principles of health [Genesis 1:29] and
welfare [Eccl. 10:19].
When I joined the last church that I ‘belong
to’, the minister stated that I “…always gives you something extra to think about.”
I promise you, I will always do that. It is my duty, my obligation, indeed, my
absolute pleasure.
We’re going to live a long time, yawl. We
have a lot to learn, and so much to do. I must ‘serve my present age, my
calling to fulfill…’ I would appreciate it if you would help me to do this.
Read my blogs, follow them; Listen to my blogtalkradio show on Saturday, 7:00 –
10:00 p.m. EST, and share them with others.
I am Sandra Teresa Davenport, and I appreciate talking with you.
Livewelltoday!
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