Category: Columnists
Pentecost and the Increasing Need for “Mary’s House”
By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, Bread for the World “When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, Peter and… Read More »
Reflection in A Quiet Place
By Dr. John Wm. Roberts, Ed.D., Contributing Writer Reflection is a natural phenomenon. The music of the church has always been a vehicle for my reflection. As I march toward… Read More »
Active Anticipation
By Rev. Dr. Ken Poindexter, Contributing Writer The United States of America is moving toward 250 years of existence on July 4, 2026. Over the time of its ‘official’ existence… Read More »
AME Church Growth Corner
Is Your Church Drifting? (Part 5) By Reverend Dr. Marcellus A. Norris Churches drift when there is a growing desire to look like the world and blend in with the culture… Read More »
In the Meantime
By Claire B. Crawford, Contributing Writer My two favorite words are amen and freedom. I feel something when I hear and say them. I’ve been searching for amenand freedom lately, returning to words of comfort from… Read More »
The Military Ministry of St. John AME Church
Recognizes a 2025 Alabama A&M ROTC Hall of Fame Inductee By B. Johnson, 9th Episcopal District The St. John AME Church Military Ministry was excited to learn that a son of… Read More »
St. Paul Church’s Re-Opening Worship Service: Restore, Revive, and Reignite
It’s an exciting time at the “new” St. Paul. After more than three years, we returned to our beloved church home on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3 p.m. for our… Read More »
The Spirit Makes a Way: The Ordination of the Reverend Esau German, Jr.
By Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr. 1st Episcopal District At the New York Annual Conference, I witnessed one of the most profound acts of compassion and divine care at the 203rd session… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Romans10:15: NRSV And how shall they preach except they be sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those… Read More »
What the Firing of Dr. Carla Hayden Tells Us About Power, Memory, and the Urgency of Christian Study
By Darryl J. Brackeen Jr., 1st Episcopal District In the quiet halls of the Library of Congress—the steward of the nation’s intellectual soul—a storm has passed. The dismissal of Dr. Carla… Read More »
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 »