Category: Columnists

An Advocate Call for the Constitutional Revision, Reform and Transformation in the YPD

An Advocate Call for the Constitutional Revision, Reform and Transformation in the YPD Mookapelo Moabi, 19th Episcopal District  It is no secret that in the 19th Episcopal District Young Peoples Division… Read More »

A Courageous Spouse

A Courageous Spouse Robbie Colson-Ramsey, Contributing Writer I often hear, “Girl, how could you be married to a pastor?” I quickly turn to them and say, “It’s no different than… Read More »

The Presiding Elder, Rev LB Dlamini: The Pastor, PE Rev. Setail called Mini Presiding Elder

The Presiding Elder, Rev LB Dlamini: The Pastor, PE Rev Setail called Mini Presiding Elder.  By Mxolisi Henry Vilakazi, Columnist It was in 1992 when the Rev LB Dlamini descended at… Read More »

AME Clergy Member Announced as Feeding America Equity Research Fellow

Feeding America proudly welcomes Dr. Yvette Blair-Lavallais as the Equity Research Fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. Dr. Blair-Lavallais is an adjunct professor and cohort mentor in the Land, Food and… Read More »

Reflections from the Kentucky Annual Conference

By Doris Coffey, 13th Episcopal District Reflections from the Kentucky Annual Conference By Doris Coffey, 13th Episcopal District COFFEY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CHAT: God has blessed us with a wonderful, sunshine-filled… Read More »

“So the World Will Know” What?

“So the World Will Know” What? I was afforded the opportunity to represent the Christian Recorder at the Global Methodist Church’s Convening Conference in San José, Costa Rica. The Global… Read More »

The African Methodist Episcopal Church International Health Commission (AMEC IHC) participates in disaster preparedness and response

The African Methodist Episcopal Church International Health Commission (AMEC IHC) participates in disaster preparedness and response. Through partnerships with FEMA, the American Red Cross, and your philanthropic support, the AMEC… Read More »

Cult of Personality: The Scourge of Black America

Rev. Dr. Elliot Robinson, 6th Episcopal District Cult of Personality – a situation in which a public figure (such as a political leader) is deliberately presented to the people of… Read More »

Saint John AME Church in Frankfort, KY, Receives Thriving Church Grant to Strengthen Clergy and Laity Partnership

Saint John AME Church in Frankfort, KY, Receives Thriving Church Grant to Strengthen Clergy and Laity Partnership Saint John AME Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, is celebrating the success of its… Read More »

Beyond 2024

By Johan Claasen, 15th Episcopal District Beyond 2024 By Johan Claasen, 15th Episcopal District In the context of the AME Church each new term starts after a convention or conference…. Read More »

Empowering Leadership and Strengthening Fellowship: Highlights from the 26th Session of the 19th Episcopal District RAYAC Convention

Empowering Leadership and Strengthening Fellowship: Highlights from the 26th Session of the 19th Episcopal District RAYAC Convention The 26th Session of the 19th Episcopal District RAYAC Convention, held from September… Read More »

VOICELESS MEMBERSHIP DANGEROUS TO THE EXISTENTIALITY OF THE AME CHURCH

By Mxolisi Vilakazi, Columnist VOICELESS MEMBERSHIP DANGEROUS TO THE EXISTENTIALITY OF THE AME CHURCH Mxolisi Vilakazi, Columnist The African Methodist Episcopal Church has appropriated valuable resources to train preparatory members into… Read More »