Articles by Agnes McBeth
The Rev. Agnes M. McBeth has served as the Assistant Pastor of St. Philips Baptist Church of Staten Island since May 2007. She is the first woman in this capacity in the church’s 145-year history. She has a Master of Divinity degree from New York Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts degree (with a specialization in Urban Affairs) from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York. Licensed to preach in 1999 and ordained in 2001, she is committed to community service. Rev. Agnes and husband John are the proud parents of Kaila, Malcolm, and Alexandria. She is the blessed step-mom to John-Anthony, John Jr., and Trevor.
by Agnes McBeth
The author challenges readers to disconnect from the external, mundane practices of searching for God, and regain the healing power potential of connection within God—that relationship between Christ and the penitent heart. God’s healing goes beyond the physical, resulting in freedom. In this worldview, healing is defined by our ability to liberate others.
