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Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century

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Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century

Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21) is a program designed to assist United Methodist churches with predominantly Black congregations become effective in mission and ministry. It does this by linking successful congregational resource centers with congregations that are in search of new ideas and revitalization. SBC21 looks to leave a legacy of spiritual vitality and evangelistic growth and transformation, and thus, seeks more creative ways to empower churches to do ministry. Learn more here.

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