Articles by Dr. Lyman Montgomery

Navigating the intersection of faith and Greek life? This article offers a comprehensive biblical and pastoral response for Christians questioning if Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) are sinful. It provides clarity for students in Black fraternities and sororities, as well as guidance for church leaders on how to address questions and support members who engage with Greek life on college campuses.  Click on the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/Are-BGLOs-Sinful-A-Biblical-Response-for-Christians-qj85c0up8fdigh5

In today's fast-paced world, living a focused, driven life requires more than ambition. It demands a foundation built on faith, guided by strong leadership, and anchored in unwavering compliance.  Click the link to read the full article.

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Many Christians find themselves grappling with spiritual conflict after joining a Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO). If you are a Christian fraternity or sorority member who has been told you are cursed, unsaved, or under demonic control due to your BGLO affiliation, you are not alone. Thousands of Christians in Black Greek Letter Organizations have encountered demands for denouncement of their BGLO affiliation, often delivered through church services, on social media, or even by well-meaning friends.  Click on the link to read the full article. https://gamma.app/docs/Should-Christians-Denounce-BGLOs-Truth-Trauma-and-Theology-un3ueaqjhbjf8y2

Many members lose themselves right after intake. I did too.

When I crossed at Ohio University in March 1988, people stopped saying "Lyman the young preacher" and started saying "Lyman the Sigma." The next quarter, I drifted into scenes and attention I was not ready for. The issue was not the fraternity. It was my unhealed wounds and unmade boundaries.  Click on the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/How-Not-to-Lose-Your-Christian-Identity-After-Intake-6lwq13dmgrs5ney

Understand the intricate details of DODD regulations, from data privacy to security protocols, and stay ahead of the curve.  Click to read the full article. https://digital-dodd-compliance-uif5kyo.gamma.site/

If you're a DODD Agency Provider, you know the weight of constant worry. Will the next review cost you everything? Are you juggling staffing crises, evolving regulations, and endless documentation that pulls you away from your mission?  Click the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/Stop-Losing-Sleep-Over-DODD-Compliance-xwmv18np4vnkn4w

I have lost count of how many times someone has pulled me aside after a church service, sent me a private message, or called me late at night with the same urgent question. "Dr. Lyman, did I say something in my initiation that offended God?" Or, "If I take an oath for membership, am I binding myself to something spiritual I do not fully understand?"  Click on the link to read the full article. https://gamma.app/docs/Christian-Guidance-Should-Members-Take-Oaths-For-Black-Greek-Lett-y630omdzx2sp7z3 

I want to speak directly to you if you have ever wondered whether the symbols, hand signs, calls, or ritual moments in your fraternity or sorority are simply tradition or something spiritually dangerous. This question is crucial for those seeking a Christian view on joining fraternities and sororities for church members.  Click on the link for the full article. https://gamma.app/docs/Symbolism-in-BGLO-Rituals-Harmless-or-Spiritual-Danger-A-Guide-fo-nftyg892145844a

Departing from a faith community is one of life's most tender transitions. This guide offers a graceful pathway forward, one that honors your convictions while preserving the sacred bonds of fellowship you've built over the years, by Dr. Lyman A. Montgomery.  Click on the link for the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/How-to-Leave-Without-Burning-Brotherhood-or-Sisterhood-Bridges-Ch-p2gg3fi0f1bw4tr

Maybe you have been feeling it for months now, or maybe it hit you all at once. You love your letters. You love your line. You remember the late nights, the shared sacrifice, and the bond that came from crossing that burning sand together. But somewhere deep inside, there is a tension you cannot ignore anymore. A quiet voice that keeps asking, "Can I really stay here and follow Jesus with my whole heart?"  Click on the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/When-Leaving-Makes-Sense-A-Christians-Guide-to-Exiting-a-Greek-Or-cyi9l2rq808g6r6

If you are a Christian and a member of a Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO), you have probably been asked, or maybe even challenged, "If you love Jesus, why are you still in a fraternity?" Perhaps someone told you that you cannot serve God and be Greek. Maybe you have been told that real Christians must denounce their organizations or God will not accept them. I know that pressure. I have felt it. I have wrestled with it.  Click on the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/Why-This-Christian-Did-Not-Renounce-My-Black-Greek-Letter-Organiz-ft5vd5wc4gdfmuv

I wrote this article for you if you love Jesus, love your people, and care about justice, but you wonder if serving through a Black Greek Letter Organization can truly honor God. You are not alone in that tension.  Click on the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/Greek-Life-Social-Justice-And-Faith-How-BGLOs-Can-Be-Kingdom-Tool-97rakhcw3n90dt0

A practical guide for Christian members of Greek Letter Organizations answering concerns with Scripture, wisdom, and respect. Written by Dr. Lyman Montgomery, founder of Sacredgreeks.com and author of Sacred Not Sinful: A Biblical Response to the Black Greek Letter Organization Debate.  Click on the link to read the full article.  https://gamma.app/docs/How-to-Defend-Your-Faith-and-Fraternity-When-Church-Leaders-Chall-um32h0hd55s8c6v

I have witnessed staff retention deteriorate when compliance is unclear, and I have seen compliance fail when teams are disengaged. The truth is simple: these two goals are not separate. When your team does not understand the rules, they feel anxious and unsupported.  Click on the link to read the full article.   https://gamma.app/docs/5-Steps-to-Retain-and-Engage-Your-Staff-While-Staying-Audit-Ready-e7ydcjtrr2ujq0b