First African Baptist Church

In my experience, attending a local church has the opportunity to be a cultural highlight of any trip. As it was with Joel Osteen in Houston, attending First African Batist was a truly magical occasion. The particular Sunday morning service was musical, uplifting, educational, and at times even inspiring. Locals donned big hats and colorful outfits; all stood, hands raised in the air, praising and praying. The music itself was exceptionally entertaining, only to be outdone by the Pastor's sermons, which, in addition to religious scripture, included admonition against gang violence and recommendations to use the Bible-app on congregants' smart phones. Every one was so friendy and welcoming -- attending a baptist church in the deep South is a must do for anyone.