Velma Union describes the institutional and ecclesiastical support needed by Black church studies programs, while also emphasizing the importance of listening to God in faithful community.
Dwight Radcliff is academic dean of the William E. Pannell Center for Black Church Studies and assistant professor of mission, theology, and culture.
Velma Union was director of Fuller Seminary’s African American Ministries program from 1998–2000 and director of the African American Church Studies program from 2000–2002.
