Category: Columnists
Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church
Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin sisters, the Rev. Alethea Scott-Winston and the Rev. Dr. Alesia S. Ford Burse, are… Read More »
Channeling Martha and Mary
Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer Channeling Martha and Mary Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer When I heard the story of Martha and Mary as a child, I took away the… Read More »
The Truth is Light
The Truth is Light By The Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Based on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:31 (NRSV): “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many… Read More »
The Deep Impact of AME Roots: Dr. Sidney McPhee’s Story
By Dr. Aaron Treadwell, 13th Episcopal District The Deep Impact of AME Roots: Dr. Sidney McPhee’s Story According to African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church scholar Sharon J. Grant, Allenite missionaries… Read More »
That’s Love?
Jarena Hooper That’s Love? Jarena Hooper Just after Jesus dismisses Judas from the table, Jesus issues the new commandment: “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should… Read More »
Do you have the Word of God inside you?
By Dr. Michael C. Carson, Columnist Gatorade introduced the slogan “Win from within,” calling for one’s inner drive to be the best there is. The question asked was, “Is it… Read More »
The Ninth Episcopal District Provides Food to Residents of Jefferson County
By E. Ann Clemons, 9th Episcopal District “Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I, therefore, command you, “Open your hand to the poor and… Read More »
“Those Who Don’t Learn From History…”: Lesson from the 1898 Wilmington Insurrection
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist We like to think and talk about history, particularly American history; we do so in romantic and idyllic terms as if our past was painted by… Read More »
When the Word Becomes Incarnate: The Power of the Voice
When the Word Becomes Incarnate: The Power of the Voice By J. Jioni Palmer, Contributing Writer Black. Lives. Matter. Three. Simple. Words. Alone they are inanimate. Just words on the… Read More »
The Gift of Black Theological Education and The Black Seminary Collaborative
The Gift of Black Theological Education and The Black Seminary Collaborative By Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. I was fortunate to complete continuing education unit (CEU) hours from The Gift… Read More »
The 157th Session of the AME Church’s California Annual Conference
Not Just Business as Usual The 157th Session of the AME Church’s California Annual Conference: Not Just Business as Usual By Rev. Dominic L. Holland The month of September drew… Read More »
Annual/Quarterly Conference Reporting Observations
Annual/Quarterly Conference Reporting Observations By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, CPA, Contributing Writer In the Disciplinary Questions posed at each Quarterly Conference, the pastor is asked the following questions: What is the present… Read More »