At 175, a Brooklyn church turns to film to preserve its legacy for a new generation
Filmmaker Jahleel Hills, right, prepares to interview the Rev. Arlee Arkofa at Berean Baptist Church, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York. (RNS photo/Fiona Murphy)
NEW YORK (RNS) — Jahleel Hills, a 27-year-old filmmaker and sixth-generation member of Berean Baptist Church, has teamed up with church elders to ensure its story reaches and inspires the next generation.