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The Silence: Pastors who Abuse

The Silence: Pastors who Abuse Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer One of the most difficult realities for the church is the existence of clergy who abuse. In years past,… Read More »

An Incident that Shaped Attitude

An Incident that Shaped Attitude By Mozella Burns, Contributing Writer I am the fifth of six children born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. My mother and father picked cotton for a living;… Read More »

Good News from the Fields in Africa

By Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr.   Editor’s note: The following article is adapted from Facebook posts from Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr., Presiding Prelate of the 15th Episcopal District…. Read More »

Living with Death: Conversations about Death, Grief, and Healing

Living with Death: Conversations about Death, Grief, and Healing By Rev. Dr. Versey A. Williams, Contributing Writer In my early training to become an ACPE Certified Educator, I was listening… Read More »

The 20-Year Journey of New Philadelphia AME Church

The 20-Year Journey of New Philadelphia AME Church By Solomon Fitzgerald, 5thEpiscopal District   New Philadelphia AME Church was organized and founded in June of 1997, under the leadership of… Read More »

Black Girls Lead: Women Leading the Church

Black Girls Lead: Women Leading the Church Leadership, in any capacity, can be lonely work. It helps to have a cohort to strategize, share experiences, and offer encouragement. It’s even… Read More »

Honoring the Mother of the Movement

By Dr. Jerome V. Harris, General Officer On March 22, 2018, the Alabama State House of Representatives took a momentous step forward that has been far too long in coming…. Read More »

A.M.E.Church Bridge to Financial Freedom

A.M.E.Church Bridge to Financial Freedom Step 5:   Make your Money Work for You! Money Tree Images 9506496 On A Tree Credit Cards Grow A Vector …” v_shapes=”_x0000_s1026″> “Money is the… Read More »

SAVE THE DATE  Inaugural Activist Faith: Connecting Head and Heart Convocation June 27-28, 2018 

SAVE THE DATE Inaugural Activist Faith: Connecting Head and Heart Convocation June 27-28, 2018 Atlanta Hilton in Atlanta, Georgia This two-day convocation will gather the Adams-Coleman Williams Distinguished AME Scholars, members of… Read More »

It’s Not Just a Decoration: The Importance of Symbols in our Spiritual Lives

It’s Not Just a Decoration: The Importance of Symbols in our Spiritual Lives By John Thomas III, Editor On Good Friday, I attended a Seven Last Words service at the… Read More »

The Truth is the Light

The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Luke 10:36 asks, “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man… Read More »

You’d Rather Make it Hard

You’d Rather Make it Hard By Rev. Jarrett Britton Washington, Columnist Isaiah 40:26 says, “Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their… Read More »