A.R. Bernard

‘Blessing of Elders’ lauds 7 Black Christian luminaries at Museum of the Bible gala

By Adelle M. Banks — June 24, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I believe the 21st century will see the Black church lead the way to hope and healing in a deeply divided nation,’ said the Rev. A.R. Bernard.

Meet the Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist encouraging her fellow Christians to get vaccinated

By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 19, 2021
(RNS) — Written in epidemiologist Emily Smith’s friendly, informational voice, the Facebook page has grown to more than 96,000 followers.

Black pastors sign letter supporting compromise bill on LGBTQ equality

By Yonat Shimron — March 16, 2021
(RNS) — They expressed support for LGBTQ civil protections but are asking that the Senate take up a rival bill called Fairness for All, which includes religious exemptions.

CeCe Winans: ‘Absolutely not’ paid for COVID-19 PSA requested by Trump administration

By Adelle M. Banks — September 29, 2020
(RNS) — ‘It was a really good interview that I don’t think people are going to get a chance to hear,’ she said of her chat with the surgeon general.

Evangelical leaders discuss future of their movement in Trump era

By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 17, 2018
WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — About 50 evangelical leaders met amid concerns that a large segment of their movement had associated itself with President Trump's polarizing politics.

Brooklyn megachurch pastor explains why he left the president’s evangelical advisory board

By Chris Sagona — August 21, 2017
Brooklyn, N.Y. (RNS) — 'I took a lot of heat for joining, and I took a lot of heat for leaving,' said the Rev. A.R. Bernard.

Pastor resigns from Trump’s evangelical advisory board, asks others to speak out

By Lauren Markoe — August 19, 2017
(RNS) — A.R. Bernard cited a 'deepening conflict of values' with the administration.
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