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By Carl Stagner The Sheppard name carries remarkable weight in the Church of God movement. The legacy of Horace Sheppard, one of the most gifted pastors to have stepped into the pulpit, certainly [...]

By Carl Stagner The Bates-Hendricks neighborhood of Indianapolis is home for Pastor Brandon Mott, but it’s also home to an innovative ministry that’s intentionally investing in community—and the [...]

By Mark Butzow The year 1994 was an alarming one for young Black men in Indianapolis. A high number of Black males had been killed, and a new mayor was facing pressure to do something. In what [...]