Category: Columnists
A Thrill of Hope. The Weary World Rejoices!
A Thrill of Hope. The Weary World Rejoices! by Rev. Jason D. Thompson, PhD, Contributing Writer Whether you learned it as a child while reciting your part in the Christmas play,… Read More »
The Rural Church Still Counts as one of God’s favored: Working in the vineyard proves Spiritual Key Vision
Payne AME Church in Chatham New York Celebrated their 173rd Anniversary on Saturday October 1, 2022. We paused for a few hours to celebrate our relationship with community partners,… Read More »
Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth
Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth Visits St. John AME Church Barbara Johnson, Ninth Episcopal District The Joy of Juneteenth Sunday, August 28, 2022, was Deaconess… Read More »
On Preaching and the Call to Ministry
On Preaching and the Call to Ministry Rev. Jason D. Thompson, PhD Contributing Writer Sermons incite emotions. They arouse, encourage, and even inspire. Sermons stimulate, entertain, and often excite us…. Read More »
Running On Empty
Running On Empty Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist Most cars have a feature that will let the driver know when fuel is running out. For some people, it is a… Read More »
Historic Mount Vernon AME Church receives preservation grant
Historic Mount Vernon AME Church receives preservation grant By Jason Jones jjones@palestineherald.com The Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church Restoration Project received word Thursday that the board of directors of… Read More »
Character and Consistency
Character and Consistency Dr. Byron Washington, Columnist Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint… Read More »
Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree
Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-part student loan relief program in an… Read More »
“JESUS GOT UP, SO CAN YOU!” Luke 18: 31-34
Sermon Excerpt “JESUS GOT UP, SO CAN YOU!” Luke 18: 31-34 Dr. Betty Holley, Contributing Writer There are times, on life’s journey, we feel we have been thrown too many… Read More »
Ohio South Ohio Conference Lay Organization Living A Global Witness Ministry That Transforms, Transcends and Liberates: We Acknowledge Third Episcopal District Lay Legendary Leadership
Ohio South Ohio Conference Lay Organization Living A Global Witness Ministry That Transforms, Transcends and Liberates: We Acknowledge Third Episcopal District Lay Legendary Leadership By Jacqueline Johnson, Marvin Harris and… Read More »
The Disappearing Act: The Silencing of Voices in Church Spaces
The Disappearing Act: The Silencing of Voices in Church Spaces Rev.Tiffany Brooks, 2nd Episcopal District Life has a way of trying to silence you. In so many experiences and in… Read More »
A Private Journey
A Private Journey By Byron Washington, Columnist Few things are private. People post and share everything happening in their lives on social media. If the person is a social media… Read More »