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AME University Job Search for Dean of Bryant Theological Seminary

Department Human ResourcesAfrican Methodist Episcopal Univerisity Job Vacancy Announcement Full-time Dean, Bryant Theological Seminary is wanted! The African Methodist Episcopal University in fostering its mission is looking for an innovative, vibrant, and progressive… Read More »

Statement on the Matter of Rev. Ratona Stokes-Robinson

Connectional AME Women in Ministry, has been made aware that a woman in ministry, because of her gender, has been locked out of her church and prohibited from proclaiming God’s… Read More »

Council of Bishops Statement on the Department of Retirement Services

October 7, 2021 Dear Members of AME Church: The Department of Retirement Services has reported a material loss in the value of one or more of its departmental investments. A… Read More »

Mrs. RC Mosuwe is awarded with the “Preservation of Charlotte Maxeke’s Legacy Award”
150th Celebrations – 2021 The Year of Charlotte Maxeke

By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th Episcopal District Field Representative Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke (nee Mannya) was a South African born in 1871. Charlotte Maxeke was instrumental in bringing the African… Read More »

From mission to legacy: A RAYAC Perspective

By Matthew Seawright, RAYAC Editor “And we ARE yet Alive and see each other’s face?” An opportunity that may have been taken for granted two years ago as the Connectional… Read More »

Bishops, General Officers, and Judicial Council Members elected at the 2021 General Conference

Newly Elected Bishops  Rev. Dr. Silvester Scott Beaman139th Bishop Pastor of Bethel AME Church, Wilmington, Delaware  Rev. Marvin Clyde Zanders, II140th BishopPastor, St. Paul AME Church, Jacksonville, Florida Rev. Francine A…. Read More »

Reflections on the Morning Business Session

By Rev. Paula Lake, 11th Episcopal District The Revisions Committee is another reminder of how rich our history and traditions are across the Connectional Church but are still and yet… Read More »

Conducting the Business of Safety

By Valarie Russ, 11th Episcopal District “And are we yet alive to see each other’s face”, never have those words been so humbly received with such gratitude and reverence as… Read More »

Business Session Friday, July 9, 2021

By Rev. Renita Green, Columnist Today’s General Conference highlights include bills passed, rousing discussion on procedural matters, and a few inspiring quadrennial reports. This update is not inclusive of all… Read More »

The Final Push: Candidates Forums: General Officers and Judicial Council

Rev. Craig T. Robinson, Jr., 4th Episcopal District The 51st Quadrennial Session of the AME General Conference has commenced in an unusual fashion. The Orlando gathering usually attracts throngs of… Read More »

Answering the Call To Serve: Bishop Candidates Forum

Rev. Craig Robinson, 4th Episcopal District The evening’s candidate’s forum focused solely on those men and women who are aspiring toward Episcopal service. Three Bishops: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Bishop… Read More »

Business Highlights

By Rev. Renita Green, TCR Columnist JUDICIAL COUNCIL The Judicial Council of the AME Church made its report to the General Conference. There were 3 judges retiring from the council…. Read More »