Akron's Realist Pastor Is At The Burning Bush

Pastor Dejuan & Stacey Kelker

Most people that I run into or have business meetings with knows how I get around. When representing Akron’s “black media/press” I find myself dealing with a lot of people. Since we here at Akronhiphop.com are your authentic voice for the urban and hip-hop culture, it comes to no surprise that we get to talk to everyone in the community. From business owners, teachers, poets, community activists, barbers and everybody in between it is our job and mission to paint positive images of our people every day.

Pastor Kelker

One of those people is Lead Pastor DeJuan Kelker from the Burning Bush Church located at 131 S. High St. in downtown Akron. One of the dopest things about the brotha pastor (DeJuan Kelker) is he’s considered one of Akron’s legendary rappers. As a lead Pastor of BLAkron Ohio’s fastest-growing church, he currently uses his lyrical skills very sparingly.

His “true” first calling was to become the leader that he is today. Understanding the many transitional experiences that one can go through Pastor Kelker confesses that he had to leave the “rap” lifestyle alone so that his transition as an instrument of God can manifest.  

Recently I had an opportunity to sit down and “chop it up” with the brotha Pastor. Being able to vibe on many topics from his new church location to this year’s Fight Against Hunger event (which takes place this November 23rd) was dope. Please check out our vibe session and more information in the video posted at the bottom of this article. Until next time, have some fun and get something done.

-Hiram Akeem

Check out this quick video