PREACH FREEDOM

Pastor Matt Larson joins our host Alex Umole to discuss biblical perspectives in social justice. Matt pastors in South Florida in a Church of over 27 nationalities. With an ever-changing culture in South Florida, he acknowledges the need for social justice and the Pentecostal church's role. He addresses the idea that the local church cannot avoid ministry to the poor and in social justice because the gospel is defined in Jesus.

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Alicia Donaldson-Durand joins our host Alex Umole to discuss her views on the church's engagement with society's needs. Alicia is a skill development manager for advertising in Comcast and a relationship advocate. She also runs an LLC called 828 Concepts and is passionate about strengthening communities. She believes that the church should seek to understand the community's needs by listening more and building trust; furthermore, the church has an obligation to leverage resources and create practical programs to impact society.

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Jennifer Ulysse joins our host Alex Umole to discuss her background and views on the church's role in social justice. She believes the church should start in the place of prayer and not just stop there but go forward in cultivating partnerships with stakeholders in the community for social justice with a willingness to listen. However, she argues that the church has to engage in social justice and then bring issues into a Christ-centered context. 

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Pastor Erak Christofis joins our host Alex Umole to discuss Kids ministry, Social Justice, and South Florida. Erak has a proud Greek heritage and is married to a Latino Puerto Rican. He believes that we are all equal and created in the image of God. He argues that the church sometimes misses the mark and should be engaged in reaching out to children in the local area.

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Jerome Brown joins our host Alex Umole to discuss his local Church Christian Life Center's perspectives and what he thinks the South Florida Pentecostal church's impact has been. However, he believes the local church can do more.

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Pastor Shawn O'Neill joins host Alex Umole to discuss crucial issues of social justice in South Florida. Shawn believes local Pentecostal churches should focus on what unites us as the body of Christ than on what divides us. 

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Ernie Enobun joins with our host Alex Umole to discuss his views on the biblical place of social justice and the gospel. He argues that social justice is not the gospel but is encouraged as a Christian value only. Ernie brings a unique perspective as a lawyer with a Ph.D. in Law and a long-time Pentecostal adherent.   

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Carlo Lubin joins our host Alex Umole to express his views on the church's work among young people and other social justice areas. Carlo is on the verge of launching a non-profit organization focused on young people in South Florida from the West-Indies. 

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Wayne Gibbs joins our host Alex Umole to discuss Social Justice and the church. Wayne has experience working with churches worldwide in his current role with Compassion International and collaboration with church leaders. He believes local Pentecostal churches should seek solutions but be careful not to forge unproductive partnerships. He argues that the church's primary responsibility is to preach the gospel, and our core approach should be to address the issues of the heart.  

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].

Church Group joins our host Alex Umole to discuss Race Relations and answer whether it is better than ever.

Preach Freedom is a conversation starter featuring ordinary people such as laity, pastors, and professionals in secular workplaces having honest and unfiltered conversations about social justice and the church's role. The ideas and perspectives discussed are then contextualized to South Florida to seek ways local Pentecostal churches can embrace new strategies in social justice to impact the lives of people in society beyond the four walls of the church. Join the Conversation. Write to [email protected].