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Our Thoughts and Prayers are Needed for Florida Victims

By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Contributing Writer School shootings in the United States of America have made me numb and left with almost a sense of hopelessness. Recently, this… Read More »

Series of Truths Face Church Leaders Regarding Security for Congregants in 2018: Part I

By Samuel Williams, Jr., Contributing Writer There are a series of truths facing nationwide church leaders when it comes to creating a safe worship environment for congregants. In essence, churches… Read More »

When a Pastor Shows Up at a Black Lives Matter Protest

By Rev. Mark Whitlock, 5th Episcopal District I posted a question on Facebook at the beginning of 2018. It asked, “Whatever happened to Black Lives Matter?” The question wasn’t prompted… Read More »

Zambian President Edgar Lungu Gives Kitwe Church K15,000

The AME Church in Kitwe’s Buchi Township has received K15,000 (USD 1580) under the Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund (PEIF) for disbursement to women aimed at boosting their business activities. The… Read More »

L.E.N.T.: Let’s Eliminate Negative Thinking

By Rev. Christal L. Bell, Section Editor While teaching a group of students for Confirmation, the topic came up on “what to give up for Lent.” No fast food, limiting… Read More »

A.M.E. Church Bridge to Financial Freedom

A.M.E. Church Bridge to Financial Freedom Step 3:   Learn to be good to yourself financially! “Most people are wise, you need to learn to be otherwise… Otherwise, you will never learn how… Read More »

Christianity and Race in the US:  What is the Legacy of Billy Graham?

Christianity and Race in the US:  What is the Legacy of Billy Graham? By Bishop Frank Madison Reid, III, Ecumenical Officer Billy Graham died on February 21, 2018, during the… Read More »

It’s time to Rethink Fellowship in this “Black Panther” Moment

It’s time to Rethink Fellowship in this “Black Panther” Moment By Jenn M. Jackson In my early twenties, when I was a newlywed and starting a family, I felt pressure… Read More »

Payne Students Working for Justice

Payne Students Working for Justice By Rev. Leslye Dwight, 2nd Episcopal District On February 14, 2018, six students from Payne Theological Seminary walked out of the plenary session of the… Read More »

Understanding your Legal Rights as an Ordained Minister of the Gospel

Understanding your Legal Rights as an Ordained Minister of the Gospel By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, Certified Public Accountant   The African Methodist Episcopal Church is a body of believers serving the… Read More »

Hitting the High Notes at Historic St. James AME Church: Jazz, Restoration, and Community Engagement

Hitting the High Notes at Historic St. James AME Church: Jazz, Restoration, and Community Engagement By Rev. Jonathan C. Augustine, 8th Episcopal District Historic St. James AME Church, in downtown… Read More »

A Reflection on South Africa, Post-Zuma

A Reflection on South Africa, Post-Zuma By Rev. Clive Pillay, 15th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative   There is no doubt that the Leading Party is the only way forward… Read More »

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