A Timely Exploration of
Faith, Culture, and Justice
In this poignant work, W. Franklyn Richardson reflects on the Church’s historical role as both sanctuary and sword, carrying the spiritual and cultural heritage of Black communities through the trials of slavery, segregation, and systemic oppression.
Whether you are a pastor, scholar, congregant, or community leader, Never Lost will inspire you to carry forward the sacred mission of the Black Church with courage, compassion, and conviction.
About the Author
W. Franklyn Richardson is Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in the City of Mount Vernon, NY, and Chairman of the Board at Virginia Union University, his alma mater. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of the National Action Network and Chairman of the Board of the Conference of National Black Churches.
Richardson earned his divinity degree from Yale University Divinity School and his Doctorate of Ministry as a Wyatt Tee Walker Fellow from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Mentored by Dr. Sandy Ray (a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) and Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker (Dr. King’s chief of staff), Richardson has received numerous honors and accolades.
Three notable distinctions include induction into The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers and the International Hall of Honor by Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and The Alumni Award for Distinction in Congregational Ministry from Yale University.