Through a series of prayerful moments, faith leaders across the country offer words of encouragement for those struggling during this holiday season. After an unprecedented year, bringing multiple challenges for so many of us, people of faith must cling to hope even in the midst of our struggles.
Sometimes, we simply need a reminder that God is present. “A Balm in Gilead” is that reminder.
Rev. Teresa "Terri" Hord Owens
General Minister and President
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada
Rev. Vahisha Hasan
Director of SEAL at American Baptist College,
Executive Director of Movement In Faith,
and Associate Minister at Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Executive Director of Movement In Faith,
and Associate Minister at Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Rae Karim
Pastor of First Christian Church of Honolulu
Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie
Director of Racial Justice Ministries
at Scarritt Bennett Center
at Scarritt Bennett Center
Rev. Rae Karim
Pastor of First Christian Church of Honolulu
Rev. Donna Olivia Owusu-Ansah
Associate Minister, New Hope Baptist Church
and Chaplain, Haven Hospice
and Chaplain, Haven Hospice
Pastor Aaron X. Marble
Senior Pastor, Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Cherisna Jean-Marie
Director of Racial Justice Ministries
at Scarritt Bennett Center
at Scarritt Bennett Center
Pastor Napoleon Harris
First Baptist Church South Inglewood
Rev. Stacey Harwell-Dye
Pastor of Missions and Outreach
West End United Methodist Church
West End United Methodist Church
Rev. Vahisha Hasan
Director of SEAL at American Baptist College,
Executive Director of Movement In Faith,
and Associate Minister at Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Executive Director of Movement In Faith,
and Associate Minister at Christ Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Dieula Previlon
Pastor and Licensed Professional Counselor, ElevateHer International
Pastor Napoleon Harris
First Baptist Church Inglewood
Rev. Jean M. Norton
Founder, HeartSong Awakenings Therapeutic Music Practices
Rev. Dieula Previlon
Pastor and Licensed Professional Counselor, ElevateHer International
Rev. James C. Turner II
Senior Pastor, New Hope Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings
Senior Pastor, New Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Dr. Donna Patterson
Soul Work Program Volunteer & Anam Cara, Scarritt Bennett Center
Dr. Robin Kimbrough Hayes
Chaplain and Special Advisor, Meharry Medical College
Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Smallwood
Associate Director, Public Theology and Racial Justice Collaborative
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Vanderbilt Divinity School
Resources for Support
American Psychological Association
Center for Racial Justice in Education
Kenny Krieger Institute
Center for Black Equity
Oasis Center, Inc. (Nashville)
Psychology Today: African American Therapists in Tennessee
Therapy for Black Men
ElevateHer Counseling
Dieula Previlon, Pastor and Licensed Counselor
Therapy for Black Girls
Call 2-1-1
(Davidson County, Tennessee)
The Hotline
Call: 800.799.SAFE (7233)
Chat online: https://www.thehotline.org/
TN Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
Learn more » https://www.tncoalition.org/
YWCA of Nashville Domestic Violence Services
24-hour Crisis & Support Helpline
Call: 1-800-334-4628
Text: 615-983-5170
Website »
Center for Racial Justice
ElevateHer Counseling
Dieula Previlon, Pastor and Licensed Counselor
Mental Health America
Call 2-1-1
(Davidson County, Tennessee)