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Dr. R. Denard Spear, Jr. began his nine-year ministry at Dunwoody Baptist Church in September 1963. He stood against segregation, refusing to lead a church that upheld discriminatory policies. During Rev. Spear's ministry, the church grew from 290 members to over 1,050, and the facilities more than doubled in size. An athletic field and kindergarten were also added. Rev. Spear's ministry prioritized Missions, with 17% of undesignated gifts still going directly to missions today. He resigned in 1972 to further his theological studies, leaving a lasting legacy at Dunwoody Baptist Church. Today we acknowledge his courageous stand against injustice and honor his legacy of faith, service, and love for all of God’s Children!
Known as the "Father of Gospel Music," Thomas A. Dorsey was an American composer, musician, and music publisher. He is credited with developing the modern Gospel music style, blending African-American spirituals, blues, and jazz. Some notable achievements and facts about Thomas A. Dorsey: Wrote over 1,000 songs, including the iconic "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" (1932) Founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses (1933) Published the first Gospel music magazine, The Gospel Singer (1933) Collaborated with legendary Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson
Amanda Smith was a former slave, evangelist, and Gospel singer. She was one of the first African-American women to travel extensively throughout the United States and abroad, sharing her music and message of hope. Some notable achievements and facts about Amanda Smith: Born into slavery in Maryland, but escaped to freedom in Pennsylvania Became a prominent figure in the African-American Holiness movement Traveled to Africa, India, and England, preaching and singing Gospel music Published an autobiography, "An Autobiography: The Story of the Lord's Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith, the Colored Evangelist" (1893) Known for her powerful singing voice and impassioned preaching style
Amanda Smith indeed founded an orphanage for African-American children in Illinois. In 1899, she established the Amanda Smith Industrial School for Colored Children in Harvey, Illinois. The school provided shelter, education, and vocational training to orphaned and destitute African-American children. Amanda Smith's vision was to empower these children with skills and knowledge, enabling them to become self-sufficient and contributing members of society. Amanda Smith's Industrial School operated until 1918, and during its existence, it cared for and educated hundreds of children. Her selfless work and dedication to serving others continue to inspire people today.
Maverick City Music is a Christian music collective and record label that combines gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and rock to create a unique sound. Founded in 2018 by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay, the collective features a diverse membership and collaborations with artists like Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, and Naomi Raine. With millions of streams on music platforms and a Grammy Award nomination and win, Maverick City Music is making waves in the music industry while creating an inclusive culture that empowers diverse voices and celebrates the richness of different perspectives.
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Below are a few of the questions and/or concerns that you may have about our ministry. After reviewing the section, if you have any additional questions and/or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at .
Reconciliation between people is important because it is important to God. In Ephesians 2, we see that Jesus broke the wall of hostility between Jews and the Gentiles. His purpose was to create in Himself one body, from two very different and distinct ethnic groups. God wants us to be vertically reconciled to Him and horizontally reconciled to others. And as in all cases, reconciliation requires intentional conversations about difficult issues. There is no better place to have difficult conversations than in the Church, a community called to love one another.
DBC is a welcoming church and most people who visit here say they feel welcomed at the first point of contact. But integrating into our church can be difficult. We’ve heard this from a variety of people. Finding ways to welcome and receive all people in our increasingly diverse community is critical to our mission. Our purpose for this specific ministry is to build a culture of hospitality in our church for everyone.
It is good and right to see people based on their character and as God’s creation, made in his image. But God created diverse cultures. In Revelation 7:9, John says “After these things I looked, and behold a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne…”. The implication is that John saw diversity, and that is OK. We are all different and we can value the diversity this brings. Growing in our understanding of others can help us as a church fulfill our mission to make disciples of all nations so that the vision of Revelation 7:9 is fulfilled!
One Accord strives to support DBC in growing a multi-ethnic church that reflects, welcomes, and serves our community. Our vision is to foster a church where all races, people, tribes, and languages come together before the throne.
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