“We consider the Church to be an institution, and it is indeed that. But I think when it’s most effective, it operates as a movement.” - Pastor Dexter

Reverend Dexter Nutall joins Judithe this week to discuss the historic and future importance of the church as a stabilizing factor and institution in the lives of African Americans. They discuss some of the root issues that have hindered the church in its mission and how Pastor Dexter and others like him are revitalizing and rebuilding the ties between church and community across generations and political lines.

From his childhood in the pews of New Bethel, to his days behind the pulpit now, Dexter Nutall has devoted his life to his community and his church. Hear his inspiring message of Love in this episode and find more about Dexter and Bethel at their site: http://newbetheldc.org/about-us/pastor-first-lady-nutall/

You ought not just be coming to grow, you ought to be coming to give. - Pastor Dexter

“The mission requires relationships…Religion and Relationship are two different things.” - Pastor Dexter

“In the essentials, unity. In the non-essentials, liberty. But in all things, charity.” - Pastor Dexter