About The Church Lady
I work in and around the black church and while it has been both a rewarding and an exhausting journey, working in the black church has also been one of the most difficult things that I have ever had to do in my life and working with so many different types of personalities has made me, on a many a day just want to go postal!
I know many of you are under the perception that working in the church would be heavenly, but honey, let me tell you, it is no joke. After 20 years of dealing with church folks, I decided it was best for me to journal my thoughts instead of knocking somebody out, thus, The Church Lady Blogs was birthed.
It is my goal to not only keep you abreast of what is going on in the African-American/Christian community but also to share ”My Take” on various news articles surrounding hot issues swirling around the blogosphere. Let me make this perfectly clear, I am not nor do I profess to be a journalist, but I can give you a REAL DEAL perspective to a lot of things going on in and around the African-American Christian Community today and will strive to present to you on a daily basis news stories that I find interesting and sometimes just surreal.
In addition, when you see the Church Lady’s character above on the front page, note that is an article that I posted a “ My Take” on Something. I am warning you that these particular articles can sometimes get in a heated debate in the comments section, so if you like to debate and get your point across make sure you read the articles depicting the Church Lady’s Character.
I am sure you are wondering why I chose the name Church Lady? Well, I give props to my Friend Rickey Smiley for creating sister Bernice Jenkins. (see side panel video) for her character allows us to laugh to keep from crying and shaking our heads sometime!.
I have learned over the years that most of us have a sister Bernice Jenkins in our church. Truth be told people aren’t that unique at all, rather, merely personality types. Yes, people come in various colors, sizes and different cultures, yet, all of our great minds can often be categorized in a particular type category. Now, who is the Bernice Jenkins in your Church? I bet you can name her right now (lol).
Now here are a few ground rules you will need to follow in order to avoid being shut down from sending in comments, after all, we are all one in the body of Christ and live by the code of don’t ask don’t tell!
1. Profanity and defamation of anyone’s character will not be tolerated and abuse of this rule will constitute removal of all comments and site privileges. If something is a fact and you can prove it, insert the link to which the information exists. If something is your personal opinion please state such and if it’s just plain old gossip, just insert that famous church gossip line: “Now I am going to tell you what I heard but you aint heard this from me…” in your comment before you give us the scoop.
2. Don’t be going around asking all the employees of your church if they are the church lady, cause chances are they are? (after all, we are all just personality types yall).
3. Don’t be getting all mad if somebody is talking about your church and then go off on a rampage by leaving nasty comments on thechurchlady.blogs. if you don’t like what you read, leave your comment then just don’t visit the site anymore!
4. The best way to reach the Churchlady to promote your cd projects, events or interesting articles is via email at: cl@thechurchladyblogs.com. I will do my best to promote it on the blog.
5. you can also follow me on twitter @churchladyblogs I promise to follow you back! and you can join my Facebook fan page too, Chile!
6. Posts are categorized, so make sure you check out all the sections above, then, if you read an article on the blog that you feel would be of interest to others, like it on my Facebook page, it will help a sister to stay relevant out here today! just look in the upper right hand corner of the page and you can like me or follow me.
Be blessed, Chile!
The Churchlady
Hi, This is not a comment – I just have a question and a suggestion. What city are you based out of? Also, wanted to suggest a segment for churches looking for a pastor. There are not any websites for the black church listing this information.
We appreciate blogging friends like you. Church Lady Blogs is awesome!! God Bless.
Church Lady,
Since I found this site I have throughly enjoyed being informed of so much of the what’s going on both socially and the current events in the body of Christ. Some of it quite disappointing to hear. You keep up the good work I love to hear your thoughts when you give them to the body because the Word is our guide. The Lord has truly gifted you with a spirit of wisdom and discernment in areas where some of these leaders could use your help.
I sho nuf luv u
Katrina
Pastor Katrina,
You just don’t know how much your post blessed me tonight.
Thank you so much, Chile! It gets hard sometime.
The Church Lady
Tell it like it is! So glad I found your site. I will lift you up in prayer. Keep speaking the truth sister. MamaLou
Love this site! So glad I found it! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Thank you MrsTee,
and I love you too Chile, now you keep praying for me Chile cause its getting hot and heavy round here!
We just love this blog. We have just found out about you and appreciate your passion for keeping the issues real. Thank you! We have added you to our blogroll at AT2W. Keep it going in God’s honor!
I am researching the topic of 1st lady of the church for a paper and I would like to know if anyone has information on the topic and if you have any comments that you would like to share regarding your 1st lady and how she uses or abuses her “power” with congregational members.
Do you people have a facebook fan page? I looked for one on twitter but could not discover one, I would really like to become a fan!
Yes, our facebook page is: the church lady blogs
our twitter page is: @churchladyblogs
I really enjoyed the site. It’s always nice when you read something that is not only informative but entertaining. Greet.
Great blog post. It’s useful information.
I’ve been around for quite a long time, but at long last decided to show my appreciation of your mind!Thumbs up, and keep it going!Cheers.
This is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger.I have joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your fantastic post.Also, I have shared your web site in my social networks!
Chile,
I don’t know about all of that go to wordpress.com or google it and they should be able to help you.
Hello this is amazing site! really cool and it will be a new inspirations for me
Welcome Dennis,
I am so glad that you are enjoying it and that its inspiring. Keep posting.
Take Care,
The Church Lady
I really liked reading your post!. Quallity content. With such a valuable blog i believe you deserve to be ranking even higher in the search engines
Giovanni,
thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Would you mind sharing with me how you found out about the blog?
I am glad you are enjoying it and I look forward to your input. Most important, Chile, tell your friends about it, tell them come and plan to stay awhile this is a place where we can share freely and without judgment.
Take care,
The Churchlady
Gurl!
We gone be tighter than an ushers shoes on Easter Sunday!! I love it, love it, love it!
1st Lady.
Welcome to the church lady blogs I know you are going to have a lot to share with us, looking forward to your perspective on life in the church!
So happy about your Blog, I love it.
Welcome, Ms. H
Glad you like it, looking forward to your feedback.
Ms. Mi Mi,
Welcome to the Churchlady Blogs and thank you for your kind words. Yes, I will be answering your questions openly and honestly ensuring all due respect to Pastors and my colleagues in the business of doing Church. I look forward to chatting with you Chile, and please tell all your friends to come by and stay awhile!
Be Blessed,
The Church Lady
What a wonderful, long awaited site! Will you be answering questions we have always had and no one to ask?
This is great and thanks for Sister Bernice! ROTFL!!
Thank you Church Lady for all the info! You are the Bomb!