Category: Columnists
Just Ask
By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, Contributing Writer Have you ever been, or have you ever noticed someone else being passive about asking for what they want, even something that… Read More »
THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT
By Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Columnist Based on Biblical Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NRSV) “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another… Read More »
Decolonizing the AME Church
By John Thomas, III, Editor Decolonizing the AME Church By John Thomas, III, Editor On November 30 at midnight, the Caribbean country of Barbados celebrated the transition from a constitutional… Read More »
Democrats could win in 2022; Here Is How
By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist Democrats could win in 2022; Here Is How By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist Democrats have a messaging problem. But, of course, they have always had a messaging… Read More »
Could affirming bi-vocational ministry and including bi-vocational ministers strengthen the Connectional Church?
By Rev. Renita Green, Contributing Writer Could affirming bi-vocational ministry and including bi-vocational ministers strengthen the Connectional Church? During the pandemic slow-down in 2020, I began evaluating my life and… Read More »
We Fought Once, Will We Fight Again?: Attempting to Contextualize AME Resistance
We Fought Once, Will We Fight Again?: Attempting to Contextualize AME Resistance By Rev. Aaron M. Treadwell, PhD., Contributing Writer Historian Rayford Logan coined the Nadir Era of Race relations… Read More »
HBCUs and Their Athletic Departments are Benefiting from Former Professional Players and Coaches
By James B. Ewers, Jr., Ed.D. HBCUs and Their Athletic Departments are Benefiting from Former Professional Players and Coaches By James B. Ewers, Jr., Ed.D. There seems to be an… Read More »
When we Gather: A Vision for 2022
By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer When we Gather: A Vision for 2022 By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer We gather for the holidays. We do so with… Read More »
Advent Season Marks Our Anticipation of the Messiah’s Return
By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, TCR News Editor Advent season marks our anticipation of the messiah’s return to usher in the kingdom of God. Though not necessarily on a particular date… Read More »
The Importance of Reporting Financial Crime Within the Church
By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer The Importance of Reporting Financial Crime Within the Church By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer In a recent article, “Reporting Financial Crime as a… Read More »
Presiding Elder Lenore G. Williams Seminal Planning Meeting
Reverend Kenneth C. Christmon, 4th Episcopal District Presiding Elder Lenore G. Williams Seminal Planning Meeting Reverend Kenneth C. Christmon, 4th Episcopal District A blustery day filled with excitement overcame Community African Methodist… Read More »
Are We Moving in a Faithful Direction?
Reverend James A. Keeton, Jr. Are We Moving in a Faithful Direction? Reverend James A. Keeton, Jr. Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting occurrences of the 51st quadrennial session of the… Read More »