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Leading Together: A Pastor and Layperson’s Reflections on Shared Congregational Work

Leading Together: A Pastor and Layperson’s Reflections on Shared Congregational Work By Rev. Jason D. Thompson, Ph. D. and Ms. Jahna Nicks Congregational life often resembles a sitcom, complete with… Read More »

Precious Memories

Precious Memories Dr. John Wm. Roberts, Ed.D., Contributing Writer Cedar Falls, Iowa In these tumultuous times, I often wonder what will happen. Divisiveness is pervasive, not only in geographic areas… Read More »

God Cares: Lament is Necessary – Part 1

God Cares: Lament is Necessary – Part 1 Rev. Dr. Wanda C. Henry-Jenkins, Contributing Writer Historically, loss and lament have been companions of humanity since ‘the fall’ in Eden. From… Read More »

When God Pushes Our Space

When God Pushes Our Space Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Columnist As Pastors and Resident Theologians, we are used to hearing from God. As a Pastor for over thirty years,… Read More »

Remembering Peter Allen, a Texas Patriot and Son of the AME Church

Remembering Peter Allen, a Texas Patriot and Son of the AME Church By Presiding Elder Raymond Bryant, 10th Episcopal District Recently, I had a phone call from a gentleman in… Read More »

St. James AME Church Welcomes Governor Wes Moore on a Historic Occasion

St. James AME Church Welcomes Governor Wes Moore on a Historic Occasion   By Charonda D. Huff, Public Relations Coordinator Photographer: Charonda. D. Huff, Public Relations Coordinator (Photo includes Governor… Read More »

2024 General Board and Council of Bishops Meeting

2024 General Board and Council of Bishops Meeting By TCR Staff From June 23-26, 2024, the members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church gathered for the annual General Board and… Read More »

Reflections on President Biden’s Speeches at Mother Emanuel and Morehouse: From Media Narrative to Reality

John Thomas III, PhD, Editor Within the last five months, I have had the unique privilege of seeing President Biden in person twice at major speeches. In January, I heard… Read More »

In Tribute to Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Senior Bishop

By The Reverend Dr. Roderick D. Belin, Publisher It is with profound respect and admiration that I offer this tribute to Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, the Senior Bishop of the… Read More »

Keep Showing Up

By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist While watching the Grammys, I witnessed the modern-day hip-hop philosopher Jay-Z from the People’s Republic of Brooklyn accept The Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Instead of… Read More »

Expressions of thanks from the Williams for Bishop Campaign

To all of you who attended the luncheon at the Convocation in Columbus, Ohio, I am extremely thankful.  It was special because of you! The food, the atmosphere, the décor… Read More »

Report from CONVO XXI

By TCR Staff From December 13-15, 2023, hundreds of AMEs gathered at the Hilton Hotel in Columbus, Ohio to deliberate proposed legislation for the 2024 General Conference for CONVO XXI…. Read More »