Category: Columnists

Apathy or Appeasement: Are We Missing the Mark for Social Engagement?

Apathy or Appeasement: Are We Missing the Mark for Social Engagement? Rev. Brandon A. A. J. Davis, Contributing Writer Lately, I have been thinking about the church’s level of involvement regarding… Read More »

“When you feel like you’ve been looked over, remember you don’t know God’s plan.”

“When you feel like you’ve been looked over, remember you don’t know God’s plan.” By: Dr. Michael C. Carson Columnist Brother Mark Lyons (someone who greatly helped me in my… Read More »

Millennial Coffee Church Ministry

Millennial Coffee Church Ministry Samantha Smith, Bethel AME Church Rev. Herman O. Kelly, Pastor Who Are We? The young folks. What Are We Doing? We are chasing after Christ boldly… Read More »

Saint Peter AMEC Church Anniversary: “The Rock” Church in the Valley Celebrates 139 Years

Saint Peter AMEC Church Anniversary: “The Rock” Church in the Valley Celebrates 139 Years Desiree V. O’Bryant Matthew 16:18 reads, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock,… Read More »

An Old Challenge for a New Year

An Old Challenge for a New Year Rev. Jason D. Thompson, Ph.D., Contributing Writer The advent of the New Year prompts many of us to think about our lives and… Read More »

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 »