Category: Columnists
Take Me to the Water: Lessons in Christian Baptism
Take Me to the Water: Lessons in Christian Baptism Rev. Dr. James A. Keeton, Jr. Christian baptism is one of two sacraments we recognize in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME)… Read More »
P.A. Khiba Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church
P.A. Khiba Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Shasha Diale, celebrated Christmas with 19 members in need. The church, in partnership with one local supermarket,… Read More »
Whatsoever
Whatsoever Byron Washington, Columnist 2023 is already gaining speed and momentum. The beginning of the year is when we hear declarations and people stating what they plan to change so… Read More »
Founder’s Day Message 2023
Founder’s Day Message 2023 Bishop Ronnie E. Brailsford, Sr. President, Council of Bishops We Must Go To Work! “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without… Read More »
America Is Praying Mightily For The Healing And Recovery Of Damar Hamlin
America Is Praying Mightily For The Healing And Recovery Of Damar Hamlin By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Did we win? Those were the first words written by Damar Hamlin,… Read More »
Local WMS Missionary and God’s Directive
Local WMS Missionary and God’s Directive Pastor Debra A. Whitlock Lax “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses… Read More »
Christian Nationalism: The Word Found Next to Oxymoron
Christian Nationalism: The Word Found Next to Oxymoron Reverend Monica C. Jones, Ph.D. I heard it said once that if Jesus were here today, he would be pro-choice. We obviously… Read More »
Reparations March
“There’s no issue more important for Black people than reparations for the exploitation of our labor, because we’re still harvesting the fruits of that wicked tree” In May of 2021,… Read More »
Emergency Faith
Emergency Faith Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist As a curious child growing up, I would take notice of the little red fire alarm boxes mounted on school building walls. This… Read More »
Black Women Ministers Get Affirmation that God sees us at D.C. Event
Black women ministers get affirmation that God sees us at D.C. event By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service In a ballroom in the nation’s capital, with many dressed in… Read More »
Choosing Joy
Choosing Joy Psalm 16:8-11 Rev. Barry Settle, Contributing Writer Henri Nouwen was a renowned Catholic priest, professor, theologian, author of numerous books, and beloved confidant to many troubled souls. Nouwen… Read More »
The Devil You Don’t Know II
The Devil You Don’t Know II Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer The previous article shared the curious experiences that continued to unfold when I began to examine the topic… Read More »