Pastor Jamal Bryant, Mastering the Intersection of Church, Community, and Culture

Jamal Harrison Bryant has not lost faith in the cultural relevance of the Black church. Generation Z may not prioritize Sunday mornings spent in pews like their parents; and generation alpha’s childhood memories include being banned from church due to the covid outbreak of 2020, but Pastor and Dr. Bryant still believes in the church’s impact on the Black community. He acknowledges the “culture of church” has changed for many Black Americans, but insists its influence extends beyond any other organization or group.

“The Black church is the most powerful resource in our community”