Otis Moss III
Rev.
Otis Moss, III serves as Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ. Prior to
serving Trinity Rev. Moss served as pastor of the historic Tabernacle
Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. Rev. Moss received his BA in Religion
and Philosophy from Morehouse College. He earned his M.Div. at Yale
University and has completed course work towards a doctorate degree in
Religion and Social Change at the University of Denver/Iliff School of
Theology. Rev. Moss has done extensive research in the areas of
African-American culture, theology and youth development. Four-G published
his first book, Redemption in a Red Light District, in December of 1999. His
essays, articles and poetry have appeared in The African American Pulpit
Journal, Sojourners Magazine, and The Urban Spectrum.
The African American
Pulpit Journal recently named Reverend Moss one of the "20 to watch"
ministers who will shape the future of the African American church. His
passion for youth and intergenerational ministry led him to create the
Issachar Movement, a consulting group designed to bridge the generation gap
within churches and train a new generation of prophetic church leadership.
He has spoken and preached in churches, seminaries and colleges across the
globe. Currently Rev. Moss serves as a frequent guest commentator on the
Naomi Judd New Morning Show on The Hallmark Network.