Black Church Chronicles, Vol. 1: The Hireling (Hustler)

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DIG, LLC, Oct 14, 2024 - Religion - 91 pages

Black Church Chronicles: The Hireling (Hustler) is a thought-provoking critique of the modern Black Church leadership, written by Senior Pastor/Watchman B.D. Dale. In this first volume of a six-part series, Dale exposes the damaging influence of corrupt African American pastors, whom Jesus Christ referred to as "hirelings"—individuals who have abandoned their spiritual responsibilities in pursuit of personal power, prestige, and position. Drawing solely on biblical doctrine, rather than denominational orthodoxy, Dale critiques both the uncalled and unanointed leaders, as well as those genuinely called, for abandoning biblical principles and exploiting their congregations in search of praise that belongs only to the Lord God.

This devotional-style book also sheds light on how the Black Church’s integrity has been compromised by the toxic "hey doc" culture, eroding its spiritual impact on those most in need of an encounter with Jesus. Dale unpacks how false doctrines, akin to the leaven of the Pharisees, have crippled the Black Church's effectiveness and weakened its witness.

Through clear, concise, and powerful teaching, Dale addresses the deceptive practices of black pulpit elitism, the neglect of righteous judgment, and the misinterpretation of "touch not God's anointed" as a blanket command. He contrasts these errors with what Scripture truly says, offering much-needed correction to what has often been inaccurately preached in African American churches.

 

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Contents

Introduction
1
Touch Not My Anointed Pg
11
The Necessity of Being Judgmental Pg
22
Prostitutes in Pew Pg
59
Copyright

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About the author (2024)

Watchman B.D. Dale is the Senior Pastor of [Church Name], born in 1971 to Sally Stevens and Leo Dale. Raised by his adoptive mother, Evelyn Smith, who instilled in him a strong foundation of faith, Dale developed a deep commitment to Christian values early in life. After graduating high school in 1990, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served honorably until his discharge.

Following his military service, Dale pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. His passion for defending the Christian faith led him to continue his academic journey, culminating in a Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics.

As the founder and webmaster of sermondownload.net, Pastor Dale equips church leaders and itinerant ministers with theologically sound, ready-to-preach sermon notes. His ministry is centered on fostering spiritual growth and guiding believers in their walk with Christ.

Known for his bold and sometimes confrontational preaching, Pastor Dale is committed to calling faith leaders to repentance and true belief in the gospel. When not ministering, he enjoys philosophical work on whiteboards, exploring life’s biggest questions from both biblical and logical perspectives. Since 1999, he has been married to his beloved wife, with whom he shares two children and a granddaughter.

In his downtime, Pastor Dale enjoys building custom, cost-effective recreational bicycles with an urban flair, combining craftsmanship and creativity.