Ask the Pastor : Christian Mixer and Discussion

Ask the Pastor with Rev. Melech E. M. Thomas is a welcoming, judgment‑free space to explore the Word in the context of today’s world. This is an opportunity to dive into the questions and conversations that don’t always fit neatly into Sunday service—the ones you've never had the right space, or the right person, to ask.

Together, we’ll explore the Bible, current events, and culturally relevant topics through a thoughtful, faith‑centered lens—grounded in Scripture and shaped by lived experience. The evening centers on an open, guided dialogue rather than a lecture, creating room for guests to share experiences and ask questions in real time.

There will be two topics to guide the discussion but all questions are welcome.

→ God's Sovereignty in a Sinful world

→ Women's Role in Christianity

We’ll close with a social mixer to continue the conversation in community. Come with curiosity, leave with clarity—and maybe a few new friends.

Note: When you RSVP, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a question for Rev. Thomas to answer during the event.

Dress Code: Casual

The Agenda:

6:00 PM – Doors Open

Enjoy light refreshments, grab your seat, and submit questions for the Pastor.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Guided Community Conversation

Rev. Melech Thomas will get us started with some opening thoughts, then we’ll move into an open dialogue where guests can add their perspective, share stories, and raise questions. We’ll explore themes like God’s sovereignty in a sinful world and women’s role in Christianity, allowing the conversation to flow naturally between Scripture, lived experience, and the questions in the room.

7:30 PM – 7:45 PM | Open Q&A: What's on Your Heart

Use this final open question-and-answer time for any topics, follow-up questions, or ideas that weren’t covered earlier in the evening.

7:45 PM – 8:30 PM | Social Mixer

Keep the conversation and connect with others in the room.

About the Pastor:

Rev. Melech E. M. Thomas is the 24th Pastor of the internationally recognized Payne Memorial AME Church in Baltimore, bringing over 15 years of experience as a pastor, community organizer, writer, scholar-practitioner, and social media influencer. A Maryland native and graduate of Howard University and Virginia Union University’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, his ministry sits at the intersection of Jesus, justice, and the everyday lives of Black communities in cities like Baltimore.

Recognized as one of the youngest inductees into the Martin Luther King Jr. International Board of Preachers at Morehouse College, Rev. Melech has offered spiritual leadership from the streets during the Freddie Gray protests to appearances on major media outlets. His preaching, writing, and online presence, rooted in reflections on the Black Church, culture, and calling, continue to connect deeply with a new generation of believers, skeptics, and seekers.

Click here to learn more about Rev. Melech. E. M. Thomas.