Feels like we’re all having the same conversations. Like many families, we are leaving the city. Our grandparents and great grandparents migrated to big cities from the South, mostly looking for better jobs and “integration.” We’re over it. Planning For The Next Generation Like many husbands, I have decided that the city, and all of its … Read more
No matter how big your paycheck is, if you don’t steward it properly, you will be broke. Even if racism disappeared tomorrow and Black Americans were able to eliminate every wealth disparity, we’d still need to have discipline with our money. Despite being 13.4% of the US population, Black households accounted for [about] 10% of … Read more
The aspect of Yahweh that astounds me the most is His meticulous systems. When he created the Earth, he created a system for all of his creatures to form and function. These systems are so specific, so detailed, we have a mega-field of study — called sciences— to figure this thing out. He did the … Read more
The most important earthly relationship you have is with your spouse. This one is more important than your relationship with your mama, your daddy, your grandmama, even with your children. One of the major things that brings division is relatives trying to drain your money. If you don’t put boundaries on the loans, the handouts, … Read more
God’s people are waking up. There are too many solid Christian couples saying the same thing: Buy Land. Many of us grew up in the big city, running the streets, and watching tv. Now, we’re wondering if staying in the city is the best idea for our children and grandchildren. Here’s why: Our Ancestors Told … Read more
Black Christian families are wanderers. We’re constantly searching for the right mix of peacefulness, wealth building, and good schools. Even when we buy settle-down homes, many of us are still transferring our kids to different schools and daycares looking for the right fit. We bounce to different jobs looking for the right fit. We struggle … Read more
One of the key commitments Meachum Village wants Black Christian men to make is this: We will position ourselves and our sons to be our families’ primary providers. In 1 Timothy 5:8, the Apostle Paul says “Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide … Read more
It might be time for us to get out of these toxic cities. We need to pray about reverse migrating back to the rural areas where we can own land, grow food, and disconnect from the chaos. This whole city thing is just not working for a lot of us. Reverend John Berry Meachum predicted … Read more
Here’s a code Black fathers should commit to: We will position our sons to be providers. Many of us have struggled with streaks of unemployment and low cashflow that forced our wives to be the providers. We’ve handcuffed ourselves to mortgage debt. We’ve delayed our income generation with an extended discovery period to figure out … Read more