The Rev. Dr. Diane Givens Moffett, pastor at St. James Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, NC, is the guest preacher on July 26, part of the on-going Sunday Summer Worship Series at Montreat Conference Center. A native of Oakland, CA, Dr. Moffett received her undergraduate degree from the University of Berkley and both her Master of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA.In addition to being a preacher and pastor, Dr. Moffett is the author of Beyond Greens and Cornbread: Reflections of African American Christian Identity, published by Judson Press. One of Dr. Moffett's sermons, "Giving Birth" is featured in Outstanding Black Sermons, published by Judson Press, and another, "Mustard Seed Faith," was published in Those Preachin' Women, Volume 4, Judson Press. She has two articles – “Celebrating the Birthday of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” and “Black History Month” – in Call to Worship - Liturgy, Music, Preaching and The Arts, the official journal of The Presbyterian Association of Musicians. Most recently, her sermon, “A Fruitful Partnership,” was published in the African American Pulpit Journal, Winter Edition 2008.
Dr. Moffett is a highly regarded revival speaker and guest preacher and, most recently at Montreat Conference Center, was the worship leader for the 2008 Women’s Connection. Her sermon this Sunday, “Juicy Fruit,” will be based on readings from the Gospel of John and the Old Testament book of Jeremiah. Worship starts at 11:00 AM in Anderson Auditorium, with child care available for children six months through completed kindergarten at the Updike Child Care Center on Texas Road. Following worship, a lunch buffet will be served at the Galax Dining Room in Assembly Inn, 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM.
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