Pastor Z. M. D. McGregor's Blog – June 2009 Archive (5)

A young man was venting on his frustration with the music industry. Since the passing of MJ and the world wide, world wind, media frinzy that has followed, the one good thing that has come about is people, many for the first time, are paying attention to the discipline, skill, preparation, respect, investment, study, etc. of the overall art of music making and performing; and they are doing it against the contemporary artist (its about time.) More and more people are realizing that T-Pain is… Continue

As the world watches the unfolding events in Iran, I can't help but think about the opportunity to share the gospel. With so many distractions within the African American church (titles, personal prosperity, etc.) It is my prayer that the Lord would remind us of the importance of missions, both domestic and abroad. The fundamental purpose of the church is to save souls. I would like to challenge all pastors to search out credible missions agencies and begin to support them in a financial… Continue

On yesterday, the earthly remains of Pastor Clarence Booker T. Smith was laid to rest. Pastor Smith was a giant among his peers and his ministry and preaching transcended generational lines. Pastor Smith was the respected and accomplished pastor of the Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church for over 52 years. He was graduate of Bishop College, a pulpiteer, a statesman, but most of all he was a guilty peacher. If you haven't had the privilege of hearing this awesome man of God preach I would… Continue

Something is has gone wrong within the African American Gospel Music arena. Let me preface my comments by saying that I love gospel music. At present my favorite artist/group is Israel & New Breed. I also enjoy gospel music across lines of color. What is my present concern? The lack of Christocentric focus, vague and inconsistent lyrical content, and arrangements that do not help to usher my mind and soul into a state of worship.



I love worship music that causes all who are… Continue

Last night I watch the movie 'Defiance.' It is the true story about Russian Jews who were forced to live in the forest for almost three years during WWII. In it, one of the encampment members brings to the attention of the camps leader the importance of community; that inspite of the circumstances around them, their survival depended on more than just out living the war, but they must also maintain a sense of community, order, structure, respect, traditions such a Holy matrimony, and religious… Continue