Reverend Dr. Gerald L Durley preaches health to his congregation. I photographed a Sunday service at his church, Providence Missionary Baptist in Atlanta, for AARP Bulletin. His congregation honored him during the August 15th service in celebration of Rev. Dr. Durley’s 23rd pastoral anniversary at Providence Missionary Baptist Church.

I was in for an unexpected treat. Although Rev. Dr. Durley wasn’t speaking due to his anniversary, the esteemed Reverend C.T. Vivian gave the sermon. Rev. Vivian was a lieutenant for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I wonder if there was clapping and dancing at the churches I went to growing up, if I would have pretended to sleep so I wouldn’t have to go on Sundays like I did.

Reverend Dr. Gerald L Durley preaches health to his congregation. I photographed a Sunday service at his church, Providence Missionary Baptist in Atlanta, for AARP Bulletin. His congregation honored him during the August 15th service in celebration of Rev. Dr. Durley's 23rd pastoral anniversary at Providence Missionary Baptist Church. I was in for an unexpected ...