Riding to the sound of a Nas track one day, something hit me. I paused to consider the church planting scene. So much uniformity. It's almost surreal.

Urban ministry isn't for the faint-hearted. It demands unwavering commitment, boundless energy, and, above all, a resilient spirit. As you navigate this journey, remember that it's a marathon. There will be challenges and moments of doubt, but as Nipsey Hussle reminds us, the key is never quitting.

For many reading this, the image of a pastor jamming to 'trap music' might seem out of place. Or just plain wrong! "Isn't secular music off-limits for a man of God?" you might wonder. But for me, it's more about the underlying messages these artists communicate: ambition, the tenacity to push through adversity, and the audacity to speak one's truth, often in more transparent terms.