Category: Columnists
The Constant Erasurers of Restorative Justice on the Grounds of Silence, Silencing, Neutrality and Bias: Gaorutwe Moabi’s Wrongful Suspension
By Gaorutwe Moabi, 19th Episcopal District On November 30, 2025, I was suspended from the Young People and Children’s Division by the 19thEpiscopal District Supervisor for attending the 40th Session of the… Read More »
A Reflection: The Fear of Disappointing Others, Especially God
La Toria M. Lane, Contributing Writer Unfortunately, it has become the reality of many to carry the weight of expectations. These expectations range from being a good child, a good… Read More »
Father and Son mentoring in full swing at Mt. Zion AME Church
By Bro Onkgopotse Maboe (PK),19th Episcopal District “On February 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM, Mount Zion AME Church in Bloemfontein held its second session of the Father and Son Mentoring… Read More »
St. John AME Church
Ministerial Staff, Officers and Ministry Leaders Participate in Leadership Retreat B. Johnson, 9th Episcopal District “Leadership is not just a calling, it is a journey.” The ministerial staff, officers and ministry… Read More »
New Growth in an Old Church
Rev. Jason D. Thompson, PhD The Rev. Jason D. Thompson is pastor of Sacramento’s St. Andrews AME Church, the oldest historically Black congregation on the West Coast. Additionally, he is… Read More »
The Devil is in the Details
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist As a son of the South, I’ve lived by that old southern adage that “the Devil is in the details.” That’s as true today as it… Read More »
My Book, “White Too Long,” Banned from US Naval Academy
By: Robert P. Jones, Ph.D., PRRI I was surprised last night when I started getting messages that my book, White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, which… Read More »
A Season of Good Friday and Easter Hope
By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Recently, Bread for the World held a timely national… Read More »
Holy Week in the Age of Gilead
By Rev. Dr. Renita M. Green, Contributing Writer It’s hard to watch The Handmaid’s Tale without a chill creeping down your spine. My friend suggested I watch it, but to… Read More »
Building Hope, One Brick at a Time: Mason Memorial Church Expands Its Legacy
By: Jefyne Togba, 14th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Something exciting is happening at Mason Memorial Church in Monrovia, Liberia (14th Episcopal District) and it’s more than just a construction… Read More »
Public Service Recognition Week
By Cathryn Stout, Ph.D. Each year, the first full week of May marks Public Service Recognition Week, a time to honor those who serve in local, state, and federal government…. Read More »
Bethel AME Baltimore’s 240th Anniversary: A Celebration of Legacy, Resilience, and Firsts!
Written by Rev. Janette R. Smith / Director of Church Growth As Bethel AME Church – Baltimore prepares to host the historic 209th Baltimore Annual Conference, there’s another historical celebration… Read More »