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  A GLIMPSE OF GOD’S GOODNESS AS GRANDPARENTS GO TO GLOBE LIFE – HBCU STYLE! Tonya and Kyev Tatum Celebrates Their 7th Anniversary at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth with the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and the Grandparents. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - Some moments are more than just memories — they become milestones. This year’s Grandparents Go to Globe Life outing was exactly that: a milestone of joy, connection, and celebration across generations. What began as a simple plan — to treat grandparents from New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church and Mount Horum Missionary Baptist Church to a Texas Rangers game — turned into an extraordinary evening of fellowship, firsts, and family pride. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, our grandparents and friends were gifted complimentary tickets to see the hometown Texas Rangers face the league-leading Florida Marlins. The game itself was a 12-inning thriller, with the Rangers battling...

LOVE, HONOR & RESPECT. Romans 13:7 | A Biblical Mandate to Honor and Respect the Pastor and Wife. Romans 13:7 – “Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.” NEW MOUNT ROSE | In an age where leadership is often criticized rather than celebrated, the Bible calls us to a higher standard — one of respect and honor. Romans 13:7 commands believers to “give honor to whom honor is due.” Though Paul’s immediate context is civil government, the principle applies broadly to every sphere where God has ordained leadership — including the spiritual care of His people. Why Pastoral Honor and Respect Matter.  Pastors are shepherds charged with guiding, teaching, and protecting the flock. They pour out their lives in prayer, preaching, counseling, and sacrificial service. Honoring them is not mere sentimentality — it is obedience to God’s Word and a recognition of their labor of lo...

LED BY LOVE STRAIGHT FROM ABOVE: Honoring Reverend Kyev and Sister Tonya Tatum of the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth. “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”— Galatians 6:9 (KJV) For seven faithful years, Reverend Kyev and Sister Tonya Tatum have served the Lord and the people of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church with a love that is truly straight from above. Through every challenge — from the global pandemic to the historic winter storm of 2021, from leading a major church renovation to establishing the Community Food Bowl — they have led with unwavering faith, clear vision, and deep compassion for their fellow man. Their ministry has stretched far beyond the church walls, feeding the hungry, mentoring the youth, comforting the brokenhearted, and standing boldly for justice and righteousness in the city of Fort Worth. Their service is a living testimony that faith without works is dead — and they have ke...

THE NATIONAL 6888TH DAY SPECIAL EDITION LET’S STAMP IT! Advocates Rally for a U.S. Forever Stamp Honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Special to Black Texans, Inc. Petition:  https://www.change.org/p/honor-the-6888th-central-postal-directory-battalion-with-a-u-s-forever-stamp WASHINGTON, DC — September 16, 2025: Today is no ordinary day. It is National 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day — and across the nation, veterans, historians, students, and community leaders are rising with one voice to say, “Let’s STAMP IT!” Their mission? To secure a U.S. Forever Stamp for the legendary Six Triple Eight — the only all-African American, all-women unit to serve overseas during World War II. With 4,937 petition signatures already verified, the 6888th Stamp Team is surging forward with renewed energy — still glowing from the battalion’s Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony earlier this year on April 29, 2025, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol. And on this histor...

SKILLS CITY, USA TEAMS UP WITH PROJECT STAND UP TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES. FORT WORTH, TEXAS – A new chapter is unfolding in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside. Two powerful, purpose-driven initiatives — Skills City, USA and Project Stand Up — are joining forces with a shared mission: to break cycles of poverty, build stronger minds, and transform lives through education, workforce development, and community empowerment. This partnership launches with an exciting new project: HISTO BINGO — an interactive learning game designed to strengthen memory, teach history, and help adults develop lifelong learning habits. Skills City, USA participants are eager to work alongside Dr. Elizabeth Grady Branch and Project Stand Up to bring this tool into the community and help adults rediscover the joy of learning. About Project Stand Up Project Stand Up is more than a program — it is a mission to restore what has been lost and raise up a new generation of leaders. Founded by Dr. Elizabeth Grady Bra...

  FINDING FINANCIAL FAIRNESS IN FUNERALS: Pastor Kyev Tatum Advocates for Families’ Rights Amid Rising Costs.  AUSTIN, TEXAS - For the past several months, a 73-year-old grandmother in Fort Worth has struggled to raise the funds needed to bury her grandson, a retired U.S. Army veteran who passed away under suspicious circumstances. With the family $1,500 short, the funeral home kept the veteran’s body in a freezer for 60 days. This heartbreaking situation spurred Pastor Kyev Tatum of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church into action. Pastor Tatum, President of the Ministers Justice Coalition, has pledged to help families navigate the increasingly complicated and costly funeral process. He will address the Texas Funeral Services Commission about the rising costs of funeral services and is collaborating with the Texas Funeral Association to create a task force aimed at addressing these issues. The task force will develop recommendations for both families and the funeral indus...

  "Rarely do we find men [people] who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think."   Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  THINK IT THROUGH: Pastor Kyev Tatum is a nationally recognized thought leader, visionary strategist, and trusted advisor to leaders across government, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions. Renowned for his thoughtful, thorough, and trustworthy approach, Kyev consistently transforms complex challenges into actionable solutions that empower communities, advance public policy, and create lasting impact. His ability to think deeply, plan meticulously, and act decisively has made him a valued partner for leaders navigating both immediate crises and long-term strategic initiatives. Throughout his distinguished career, Kyev has advised governors, presidents, mayors, and district attorneys, helping to shap...