these churches, I noticed that each
one had its own distinct racial
makeup: Jubilant church was mixed
church. Analytical church was white
church. And passionate, cathartic
church, that was black church.
Mixed church was Rhema Bible
Church. Rhema was one of those
huge, supermodern, suburban
megachurches. The pastor, Ray
McCauley, was an ex-bodybuilder
with a big smile and the personality
of a cheerleader. Pastor Ray had
competed in the 1974 Mr. Universe
competition. He placed third. The
winner that year was Arnold
Schwarzenegger. Every week, Ray