A man firmly committed to his faith, Bishop Claude R. Alexander Jr. is passionate about helping Christians understand what it means to be a true follower of Christ.
Having grown up in Jackson, Mississippi, Bishop Alexander was aware of racial tensions in his community. Amid these challenges, he drew inspiration from his mother's faith and example, which helped him develop his own spiritual convictions and become an important voice for the church.
His dedication and love for God are evident in his book, Necessary Christianity, which lays out the musts of being a Christian and of being faithful to God. Through this lens, we can develop a clearer picture of what it means to live out our faith and become the kind of people God desires us to be.
In this episode, we highlight the following discussion themes:
- Bishop Alexander's ministry journey
- The story behind the writing of Necessary Christianity
- Inspiration and exhortation for those in vocational ministry
About the Guest:
Bishop Claude Richard Alexander Jr. is the senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He serves on the board of Christianity Today, Mission America Coalition, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and Movement.org. He is the chair of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's board of trustees and a past president of the Hampton University Ministers Conference. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two daughters.
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About the Host:
Paloma Lee is an assistant producer and project specialist at IVP. She has an M.A. in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English.
Podcast Art: Kate Lillard
Sound Engineering: Honest Podcasts
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