When the storms of life come upon us turning to violence won't help, but turning to God will.

— John R. Bryant (b. 1943), Bischof der African Methodist Episcopal Church, Prediger

John R. Bryant

John Richard Bryant ist ein US-amerikanischer Theologe und emeritierter Bischof der African Methodist Episcopal Church. Sein Wirken zeichnet sich durch die Verbindung von afroamerikanischer Befreiungstheologie, sozialem Engagement und Impulsen charismatischer Frömmigkeit aus. Für Bibelleser steht er für eine Verkündigung, die biblische Hoffnungsmotive eng an gesellschaftliche Verantwortung und geistliche Erneuerung bindet.

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