Category: Columnists
AME Farm and Garden Initiative: Growing Together to Strengthen Community Through Local Food Systems
AME Farm and Garden Initiative: Growing Together to Strengthen Community Through Local Food Systems By Jennifer Oliver, Ph. D. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical importance of robust local… Read More »
The SHIFT Leadership Program Celebrates 3 Years Impacting Pastoral Well-being
The SHIFT Leadership Program Celebrates 3 Years Impacting Pastoral Well-being In this fast-paced and demanding world of pastoral ministry, clergy well-being is paramount. The pressures of leadership, the emotional toll… Read More »
Street Marker Unveiled to Honor the late Rev. Dr. E. E. Coates, Pastor Emeritus of Wesley AME Church in Houston
Street Marker Unveiled to Honor the late Rev. Dr. E. E. Coates, Pastor Emeritus of Wesley AME Church in Houston With unanimous approval by the Houston City Council, an honorary street… Read More »
Guilty 34 Times: Will We Be Guilty, Too?
Guilty 34 Times: Will We Be Guilty, Too? By Reverend Monica C. Jones, Ph. D. I was sitting in my living room when I heard the first count of… Read More »
An Annuity Controversy Did Not Begin in the Last Decade or Two
An Annuity Controversy Did Not Begin in the Last Decade or Two By Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath I was a youth clergy member of the General Board 1980-1984. In that… Read More »
Reflections on President Biden’s Speeches at Mother Emanuel and Morehouse: From Media Narrative to Reality
John Thomas III, PhD, Editor Within the last five months, I have had the unique privilege of seeing President Biden in person twice at major speeches. In January, I heard… Read More »
The Problem of High Education: Why President Biden Should Speak at Morehouse College
The Problem of High Education: Why President Biden Should Speak at Morehouse College By Quardricos Driskell In recent days and weeks, there has been a plethora of protests across college… Read More »
Hold Your Head Up High
Hold Your Head Up High Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist *Reprint from February 2019* “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk… Read More »
I Have Conquered the World
THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT I Have Conquered the World Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Retired, Itinerant Elder Galatians 5:22-23 – NRSVU 22 By contrast, the fruit of… Read More »
Mississippi Deputies Give State’s Law Enforcement Officers Disgrace and Shame
Mississippi Deputies Give State’s Law Enforcement Officers Disgrace and Shame By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D., Columnist The events you read about and hear about sometimes make you say, did… Read More »
Overcoming An Immoveable Obstacle
Overcoming An Immoveable Obstacle Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist What do you do when you discover you have an Immoveable Obstacle (IO) that impacts your thinking, direction, mood, and quality… Read More »
A Tribute To Our Fallen Soldiers
The term “fallen soldier” refers to a military service member who has lost their life in the line of duty serving their country. Understanding the true meaning of being a… Read More »