Analysis: The Rev. Barry Black has spent 20 years as chaplain, working under two Democratic Senate majority leaders and two Republican leaders. Ministering to future presidents, vice presidents and more.
“When babies die at a church school, it is time for us to move beyond thoughts and prayers,” BlackIn his opening prayer March 28, Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black called for lawmakers to take action a day after a shooter killed six people in Nashville.
At 74, he intends to stay on the job for years to come — technically an elected position, he’s already served with complete support from two Democratic and two Republican majority leaders. All signs point to a preacher whose clout is only growing. “I think my inner-city background has made me appreciate the power of government to make a difference,” he said. “The power of government to hold in check pathology.”Yet after several years in private ministry, he became a Navy chaplain and spent more than 25 years inside a fairly conservative institution where he found inspiration from a beloved conservative.
He then took seven long seconds to read from the Book of Psalms: “The Lord is King, let the earth rejoice.” moments before a Capitol Police officer moved him underground and into a secure hearing room across the street. Most weeks aren’t so dramatic. Just chock full with four Bible studies, including two open to anyone in the Capitol, along with a Wednesday bipartisan prayer breakfast with senators.
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