• Past and Present Preachers in the African American Church of Christ
  • Preaching and the Prophetic Perspective
  • Remembering Pioneer Preachers in the African American Church of Christ
  • Recognizing Contemporary Preachers in the African American Church of Christ
  • "W. F. Washington Theological Institute" 2020
  • Christian Courier Newspaper - "Literary Voice of the National Lectureship" Among African American Churches of Christ
  Past and Present African American Church of Christ Ministers

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​literary voice of the "Historical" national lectureship Among        African American Churches of christ

Mission Statement and Platform of the Christian Courier 
The Christian Courier is a bi-annual publication established in the year 2012 by the Churches of Christ National Lectureship. The overall and fundamental objective of the Courier is to share relevant information which pertains to the National Lectureship in particular and the African American Church of Christ in general. 

Vision Statement and Intent of the Christian Courier
It is the visionary intent of the Christian Courier to publish articles that reflect sound biblical doctrine and those which emphasize the following frameworks:

  • Theological foundations impacting New Testament doctrine and biblical interpretation
  • Historical perspectives pertaining to selected individuals and current issues in Christian ministry
  • Empirical and qualitative research that furthers our understanding of sound ministry practice
  • Acknowledgement of past and present ministerial contributions on behalf of the visible kingdom
  • Compassionate efforts performed by various individuals to help heal the hurts of humanity 

Christian Courier Contributing Staff Writers:
W. F. Washington, Ph.D.
David C. Penn, Ed.S., Ph.D.
Harvey M. Jackson, Ed.S., Ph.D.
Dr. Steven N. Thompson, Sr.
Dr. Luis R. Lugo
Dr. Jefferson R. Caruthers, Jr.
Samuell Pounds
DonBurnell Holly
Conley Gibbs, Jr.
Willie L. Rupert, Jr.

Let it be understood that the Courier does not promote any specific policies or ideologies that conflict with the Word of God. The Bible is our only standard of measurement in matters relating to religious faith and practice. Therefore, all articles submitted to the Courier should be thought-provoking, trustworthy, insightful and engaging. To download and review past issues of the Christian Courier, please select from the following links below. 

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Christian Courier - Louisville, KY - 2012 Inaugural Issue.pdf
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Christian Courier - Houston, TX - 2013.pdf
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Christian Courier - Atlanta, GA - 2014.pdf
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Christian Courier - Atlanta, GA - 2014 Part 2.pdf
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Christian Courier - Chicago, IL - 2015.pdf
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Christian Courier - Chicago, IL - 2015 Lectureship - Part 2A.pdf
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Christian Courier - Chicago, IL - 2015 Lectureship Part 2B - Defender of the Faith Award.pdf
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Christian Courier - October 2015 Special Edition - Volume 4 Number 3.pdf
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December 2015 - Concluding Commentary to the Fallacious Revivalist Magazine - White Paper Edition.pdf
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Christian Courier - Memphis, TN - Volume 5 Number 1 - March-April 2016.pdf
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Christian Courier - June 2017 - "The Voices of Concern" by Dr. Luis R. Lugo White Paper Edition.pdf
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Christian Courier - Atlanta 2017 - Volume 6 Number 1.pdf
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Christian Courier - Greensboro, NC- May 2018 - W. F. Washington Theological Institute - VOL 7 Number 1 - Complete Edition
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Christian Courier - June 2017 Post-Atlanta Lectureship White Paper Edition.pdf
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Christian Courier - Greensboro, NC May 2018 - National Lectureship VOL 7 Number 1 Special Edition - When Silence Becomes Betrayal - Dr. David C. Penn
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Christian Courier - December 2018 - Pre Lectureship 2019 White Paper Edition - St. Louis, MO.pdf
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Christian Courier - St. Louis, MO - National Lectureship - April 2019 - VOL 8 - Number 1 - Roosevelt C. Wells Tribute
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Christian Courier - July 2019 St. Louis, MO - White Paper Post Edition National Lectureship
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Christian Courier - MIC 2020 Vol 9 Number 1 - Jack Evans Tribute
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Christian Courier - Orlando, FL National Lectureship September 2022 - Vol 12 Number 1 - Eugene Lawton Tribute
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National Lectureship 2012 - Louisville, Kentucky - Souvenir Book
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National Lectureship 2015 - Chicago, Illinois - Souvenir Book
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National Lectureship 2019 - St. Louis, MO - Souvenir Book
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National Lectureship 2019 - St. Louis, MO - Souvenir Book Additional Insert Pages
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National Lectureship 2022 - Orlando, Florida - Souvenir Book
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Deceased Ministers Index Information Update 2022
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Christian Courier - Orlando, FL 2022 - White Paper Edition - National Lectureship
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