Ep 01: Is the Black Church Losing Its Fire?

The Ministry Exchange with Dr. Mapson

Church attendance is shifting. Leadership styles are evolving. Worship doesn’t sound—or feel—the same. So here’s the question no one wants to ask out loud: Is the Black Church still on fire… or just burning out?

In this premiere episode, Dr. J. Wendell Mapson Jr. pulls back the curtain on the current state of the Black Church—what’s changed, what’s fading, and what’s still worth fighting for. With over 60 years in ministry, he’s not here to point fingers… but to spark a conversation that’s long overdue.

This episode is for:
→ Pastors wondering if their church is still making impact
→ Leaders trying to reach a new generation without losing the old one
→ Anyone who believes the Black Church still matters—deeply

Real talk. Deep wisdom. A much-needed firestarter.

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Chapters

1. Is the Black Church Losing Its Fire? (00:00:00)

2. The Church's Past Influence (00:04:32)

3. Declining Church Membership Statistics (00:07:37)

4. Redefining Church in Digital Times (00:11:38)

5. Leadership Challenges and Tradition (00:17:08)

6. Call to Action and Episode Closing (00:21:42)