Category: Columnists
If Charlie Kirk Goes to Heaven
By: Quardricos B. Driskell, Columnist “When I get to heaven,” John Prine famously wrote and sang, “I’m gonna shake God’s hand. Thank him for more blessings than one man can… Read More »
Why I danced at the 2025 Lay Biennial
By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, elections are a ubiquitous part of our culture. I remember the first AME election I participated in. I… Read More »
Saying The Same Things Over Again Until The American People Believe Them
By James B. Ewers, Jr., Ed.D., Senior Columnist The iconic African American poet, James Baldwin, once said, “I don’t believe what you say because I see what you do.” Over… Read More »
Newsletter Article: Honoring Life and Legacy: National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Observed annually on August 1st, National Minority Donor Awareness Day is a call to action, education, and celebration in honor of organ, eye, and tissue donors from multicultural communities. National… Read More »
A New Beginning at Wesley A.M.E. Church, Houston
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the… Read More »
AME India Makes History: Discipleship Training Program Trains 40 Young Pastors for Christ’s Mission
By Presiding Elder Job Pariyar, 4th Episcopal District The African Methodist Episcopal – AME INDIA is forging a bold new chapter in faith and leadership! In May 2025, AME India launched… Read More »
Two Copper Coins and a Billion-Dollar Brand
By Rev. Tashara S. Void $300,000 is a sizable amount for a church in need of a new roof, HVAC system, or foundational repair. $300,000 is a significant amount for… Read More »
Mother Emanuel continues to be light in darkness 10 years after tragedy
By Rev. Rickey Ciapha Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District This year’s Emanuel Nine Commemoration Events honored the nine lives taken at the historic AME Church ten years ago with worship services,… Read More »
I Had to Change My Perspective
By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, MDiv, MACE, Columnist Lately, I find myself doing an entire inventory on every aspect of my life. The greater truth is I have been taking the… Read More »
Freedom Rings at Reedy Chapel: 160th Juneteenth Celebration Welcomes Former President Biden
By Rev. Lernette Patterson, Pastor, Reedy Chapel AME In a moment steeped in sacred memory and national significance, Reedy Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church—the spiritual birthplace of Juneteenth—welcomed President Joe… Read More »
Reflecting on the 1965 Voting Rights Act
Reflecting on the 1965 Voting Rights Act Adam J. Richardson, Jr., 115 Senior Bishop, Retired Today marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, signed by… Read More »
Reinvigorating Social Action in the AME Church
By John Thomas III, Ph.D., Editor A few weeks ago, while catching up on emails, I noticed a request from Bishop James L. Davis to participate in a letter-writing campaign…. Read More »