“Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet,
Come to the place,
For which our Fathers sighed….”

The phrase “Yet with a Steady Beat” is from what has come to be known as the Black National Anthem – “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” This song and phrase epitomize the struggles, hopes, resiliency, and aspirations of peoples of African descent in the Americas.

As we experience the early part of the 21st Century, the “Black Church”: is still the single most powerful institution for Blacks in America. But there are now more competing forces and major challenges than ever before. A new phenomenon, megachurches, is bursting on the scene and with the advent of cable television and the Internet, the “electronic church” is an issue to be dealt with. And Islam continues to offer an attractive option to young Black males. Nevertheless, the church continues “with a steady beat.”

Come along as Dr. Lee June chronicles the history of the “Black Church” in America – its formation and development – and outlines the impact of societal upheaval and cultural change on the psyche of the church. Yet With a Steady Beat is a vital resource for pastors, congregations, educators, and all who care deeply about the Black Church.