Upcoming Event: The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute & Dinner

Scotty J. Williams will take part in a public tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A Shocking Exhortation: The Final Sermon of Martin Luther King

Reflections by Scotty Williams in light of Martin Luther King Jr.'s final sermon. A shocking exhortation titled, "Why America May Go To Hell".

My New Parish: The American Protestant Church of the Hague

Since the news of my family's move to the Netherlands was announced, many questions have come in about the congregation that I am now serving. In this post I give some answers to these questions.

I Still Love My Country: A Prayer for Independence Day

There are many reasons to lose hope for America, but despite them my fondness of it has not waned.

UPDATE: Next Stop Netherlands!

In a few weeks my family and I will embark on a new adventure in Den Haag.

Fit Pastors: Building A New Culture of Ministry

Among Churches there is an unhealthy culture that leads pastors to walk away from ministry. In the wake of the Pandemic, where clergy are leaving in great numbers, a new culture of ministry is emerging that is focused on health and healing.

Noumuso: Documentary Debut

At the 2023 Afropfingsten Festival in Winterthur, a documentary film about the band I take part was debuted.

Good Neighbor: A Tribute to Timothy Keller

On May 19, 2023 the Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller went to be with the Lord. Here are some of my thoughts in light of his passing.

Bittersweet – The Medicine of Ownership

Like the Mary Poppins song, "A Spoonful of Sugar", ownership is a medicine that needs help to go down. There are challenges that often make it hard to swallow, and benefits for those who choose to take it anyway.

Who Holds the Keys? – The Importance of Ownership

Many people today work under pressure, and focus of getting "results" while losing peace and joy. But through taking ownership they can leave this pressure behind, and work with a sense of worth, freedom, and love.

When Bad People Die

When those like Carolyn Bryant, Emmett Till's accuser, pass away, many wonder what happens to bad people after they die. Many also wonder what such deaths mean for the living. In this article I give my thoughts on these important questions.

That We Might Live: The Meaning of Eastertide

Easter is more than a day of celebration. It is a season of gratitude.