Category: Columnists

Pan African Women of Faith Advocate to Prevent Malnutrition

Pan African Women of Faith Advocate to Prevent Malnutrition By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” Luke… Read More »

Down the Road

Down the Road Rev. Renita Green, Columnist On July 14, 1865, Bishop Daniel Payne preached the dedication of Holy Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, Wilberforce, Ohio. Its founders planted Holy… Read More »

God Is Still Looking For Men To Stand In The Gap

God Is Still Looking For Men To Stand In The Gap By Rev. Gregory E. Singleton Ezekiel 22:23, 29-30 23 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 29 The people of… Read More »

Food Truck Party…On a Roll with God!

Food Truck Party…On a Roll with God! 2022 Vacation Bible School Dr. Thalia Love-Brown, Director of Christian Education, Ninth Episcopal District The St. John Christian Education Department hosted a “Food… Read More »

The Imposter Within

The Imposter Within Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist        I was at an event to offer words about a colleague in the youth development field retiring. Right before… Read More »

New life for aging bodies: How God renews through Christ 

The Reverend Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist             While reading a book on psychology to help a family in need, I stumbled across an insight made by Erik Erikson regarding the stages… Read More »

“I’ve Got Nothing But the Holy Ghost”

By Rev. Christopher W. Riley, Pastor, New Community AME, LaPorte, Indiana FORT WAYNE- It was early one morning, just about the break of day, Jesus touched me and He washed my sins away I started running; I started shouting, There’s no reason to doubt Him; I… Read More »

The Collaboration and Partnership

Dr. Herman Kelly, Contributing Writer On Friday, August 26, 2022, Bishop Stafford Wicker, Supervisor Constance Wicker, clergy of the Louisiana Conference, and the faculty and administrators from Louisiana State University… Read More »

Has The Passion Passed? By John Wm. Roberts, ED.D., Contributing Writer

Has The Passion Passed? By John Wm. Roberts, ED.D., Contributing Writer One of the greatest joys of a worship service is the singing which occurs–the blending of voices sincerely praising… Read More »

Dobbs v. Jackson Ruling Draws the Ire of DMV Black Clergywomen

By Rev. Samuel Williams, Jr., Contributing Writer What many Americans feared came to fruition when the conservative Supreme Court–heavily influenced by former President Donald Trump’s selections, ruled 5-4 on June… Read More »

Members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church participate in World Council of Churches Assembly; Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath elected to Central Committee

By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, News Editor From August 31 to September 9, Christians from all across the globe gathered to celebrate the 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches in… Read More »

What Role Will Religion Play in the Midterm Primaries?

By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist The midterm election season is upon us. What hangs in the backdrop is a fragile economy, inflation, an ongoing public health crisis, and significant legislative accomplishments… Read More »