Preaching and Pastoring in a Polarized Culture: Lessons from Francis J. Grimke (1850-1937)

Born enslaved, Francis Grimké studied under Charles Hodge at Princeton Theological Seminary and pastored in Washington, D.C. for nearly 50 years. Ministering through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and early civil rights struggles, Grimké remained steadfast in Reformed orthodoxy, gospel preaching, and public moral clarity. This seminar explores the theological convictions and pastoral practices that shaped his ministry. In an age of cultural confusion and moral drift, Grimké offers enduring wisdom for pastors and elders committed to faithful shepherding and confessional integrity.