In an era where social and cultural divides often influence faith communities, what can Black and White preachers learn from one another? What shared wisdom can deepen understanding and strengthen ministry?

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the distinct approaches and preaching styles, leadership approaches, and perspectives on justice, identity, and community that Black and White preachers bring to the pulpit.

Discover how collaboration and mutual learning can break down barriers, inspire change, and build more unified and impactful ministries for their churches and the broader society.  

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time:  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (MST)
Location: Zoom

About the Panelists

Dr. John Moreland, DMin

Director of Black Church Programs/Director of Urban Track for Lilly Pathways Grant

Dr. John Moreland is the director of Black Church Programs and the director of Urban Track for Lilly Pathways Grant at Denver Seminary. John also serves as a member of the Colorado Air National Guard and has taught as an adjunct faculty member for Colorado Christian University, Gateway Seminary, and the University of Denver. A native of San Antonio, Texas, John was born and raised in deep Southern traditions. He felt called to lifelong service of Christian ministry and public service at age 5, began preaching ministry at age 15, and was ordained to the Gospel Ministry at age 18. John earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wayland Baptist University, a Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and recently graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Denver Seminary.

Rev. David Ward, MDiv

Director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative; Adjunct Faculty, Homiletics

Rev. David Ward is the director of the Compelling Preaching Initiative and adjunct faculty of Homiletics. He is working towards a DMin in Advanced Expository Preaching at Grace Theological Seminary. Rev. Ward holds an MDiv in Pastoral Counseling from Denver Seminary and a BA in Psychology and History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

Rev. Ward has been pastoring for twenty-eight years, and he and his wife, Dr. Angie Ward, have two adult sons. 

Moderated By

Dr. Angie Ward, PhD

Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program; Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry

Dr. Angie Ward, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry, has over 30 years of leadership and teaching experience in church, parachurch, and Christian higher education ministry. She is the author of Uncharted Leadership (2023, Zondervan), I Am a Leader: When Women Discover the Joy of Their Calling (2020, NavPress) and general editor of the “Kingdom Conversations” series, also with NavPress. She is a sought-after teacher and speaker and an award-winning contributor to Christianity Today leadership publications. Angie earned her Ph.D. in Ministry Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a graduate of Denver Seminary (M.A., Educational Ministries & Administration, 1996).