Includes recitations, prayers, poetry, speeches, and responses for special days in the African American church. This book includes speeches and responses for a variety of special days in the church including suggested Scripture and recitations. Perfect as a worship planning tool for pastors and other worship leaders, Welcome Speeches for Special Days is ideal for celebrating special Sundays that congregations highlight throughout the year.

Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan is Professor of Religion at Shaw University Divinity School, Raleigh, North Carolina. Known for her 8P's as professor, preacher, prophet, poet, performer, priest, prayer warrior, and polyhistor, she is an avid practitioner of hot yoga, is a musician, loves to tend her roses, and has authored over twenty books and numerous articles. She co-authored Wake Up: Hip-Hop, Christianity, and the Black Church with Marlon Hall.