Author: Rev. C.J. Rhodes

Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes is pastor of Mt. Helm Baptist Church and chaplain at Alcorn State University. CJ received his BA in Philosophy from The University of Mississippi, where he served in the student government and was a leading student voice for racial justice and reconciliation. In 2009, CJ received his MDiv from Duke University’s Divinity School and he earned his DMin from Wesley Biblical Seminary in 2018. He is the founder and president of Clergy for Prison Reform, Public Theologian in Residence for The AND Campaign and the author of two books. Above all, he is the blessed husband of Allison, and together they are committed parents of twin sons.

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A Mississippi Reverend’s 2021 Advice List: ‘Building Bridges Is Better Than Erecting Walls’

Today is the last day of 2020. Here are a few reflections from this year’s lessons that I hope can help us all in 2021.

December 31, 2020

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