Solutions Blog – DBSoaries

The American Insurrection

January 11, 2021 by DeForest Soaries in Racial Equality

I have hesitated to respond to the violent insurrection inspired and instigated by the President of the United States on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. There has been no shortage of commentaries and condemnations in response to the tragic events that occurred in our nation’s Capitol. I share a few of my thoughts. First, our prayers […]

Corporate Boards Closing the Wealth Gap

January 4, 2021 by DeForest Soaries in Corporate Boards

America is at a significant crossroads. We have successfully built democratic processes which have been the model for countless countries across the globe. It was when I first visited a Western African country that I understood just how much America is admired and emulated. Much of that admiration emerges from a governance model that has […]

PASTOR SOARIES POSTPONES RETIREMENT IN RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC, CONTINUED SOCIAL INJUSTICE

December 19, 2020 by FBCLG News in Ministry

(SOMERSET, N.J.) Rev. Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, publicly announced today that he will remain at the helm of FBCLG into 2021 to help the church and community cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure a smooth leadership succession. His retirement was originally planned […]

Perspective

October 30, 2020 by DeForest Soaries in Corporate Boards

On Saturday, February 11, 2012 I sat and watched the news coverage of Whitney Houston’s tragic death in Los Angeles, California. I was friends with John and Emily “Cissy” Houston, Whitney’s parents, and had known Whitney since she was a child. The personal pain and sadness that I felt watching the news coverage of her […]

My First Experience as the Only Black Director on a Corporate Board

October 1, 2020 by DeForest Soaries in Corporate Boards

My first experience on a corporate board was with a small, community bank that was located within walking distance of my office in my church. It was very convenient for me to attend meetings at 8:00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. But it was challenging due to the heavy traffic caused by taking school children […]