Communication Dynamics in the Black Community

Traditional "black churches" contain many different components, many of which draw from various African cultural influences. My family from minority backgrounds constantly uses worship tools and testimonies. I spent my childhood going to church every Sunday with my modest skirt, ruffled white sock, and adorable updo. When I began to go to a black church, you would frequently witness people receiving the Holy Spirit, shouting, and a pastor giving the daily sermon. Call and response songs, in which the choir leader leads a stanza and the congregation responds, are frequently heard in black churches. An illustration of a call-and-response song is shown below.

The church will frequently review a Bible verse and pray in the majority of congregations. There are many methods to pray, which is an act of communication with God. Singing, reflecting silently, and expressing the Bible's words are only a few examples. When people and the congregation pray in church, they frequently include components of worship and adoration in which they thank God for His qualities, goodness, and love. The sermon, in which a preacher or pastor presents a message based on a particular text or theme from the Bible, is an important component of many church services. The sermon is to offer the congregation spiritual direction, instruction, and encouragement.

Christian worship and the development of a close relationship with God are both centered on prayer and the reading of the Bible. They provide opportunities for people and the church community to become closer to God, ask for His mercy and direction, and gain a deeper comprehension of Christian principles and ideals. Although the ways in which different Christian faiths include prayer and scripture in their worship services may vary, these components are essential to the Christian religion as a whole.