There are 5 article(s) tagged Bishop Brandon Porter:

• February 2024

  • For faith communities, boosting security conflicts with mission, identity

    Fencing the perimeter doesn’t feel right, but many churches have armed guards in the parking lots and in the corridors.

    By Jane Roberts February 05, 2024

• February 2023

  • Slain MPD Officer Geoffrey Redd spent life looking to serve

    He taught Sunday school and is remembered by at least one officer as a kind, caring person who knew how to talk to citizens.

    By Jane Roberts February 22, 2023

• May 2022

  • Third Better Community Summit planned in North Memphis

    The upcoming June 4 summit will provide a space for members of affected communities to meet with and seek resources from from clergy leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government agencies. 

    By Julia Baker May 04, 2022

• April 2021

  • Easter still subdued but churches taking bigger baby steps

    Churches moving outdoors, broadcasting and inching up on pew capacity for Easter.

    By Jane Roberts April 02, 2021

• June 2020

  • Citing COVID-19, COGIC cancels Holy Convocation scheduled for St. Louis

    COGIC is scheduled to return to the Bluff City in 2021 for its mass gathering. “It’s going to be quite interesting what is going to happen in Memphis next year,” Bishop Brandon Porter said.

    By Jane Roberts June 01, 2020