Category: Columnists
General Conference Communion Service
By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, TCR Contributing Writer Thursday, July 8, 2021, the 51st Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church gathered in person… Read More »
CONGRESSWOMAN VAL DEMINGS ADDRESSES THE 51ST SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
By Rev. Renita Marie Green, Columnist Representative Val Demings greeted the General Conference during the opening business session on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Demings is a candidate for the US… Read More »
The One Who Goes Before Us
The One Who Goes Before Us By Rev. Dr. Barry Settle, Contributing Writer In Deuteronomy 31, we see a transition of leadership power from Moses to Joshua, where Joshua was… Read More »
Opening Business Session of the Historic 51st Session of the General Conference
Opening Business Session of the Historic 51st Session of the General Conference By Rev. Dr. Maxine L. Thomas, TCR Columnist The Opening Business Session of the 51st Quadrennial Session convened during… Read More »
HBCU Night
HBCU Night Rev. Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, TCR Columnist HBCU’s have paved the way in providing access to education not only for Black American students, but also for students from all… Read More »
THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND THE GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020
THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND THE GENERAL CONFERENCE 2020 Royd Mwandu – Field Representative, 17th Episcopal District Every four years, The Bishops the of our great Church Led By The Holy Spirit… Read More »
G*d Sees, Hears, Knows & Loves
G*d Sees, Hears, Knows & Loves Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, Ph.D., 5th Episcopal District Pictured here is a button I found yesterday in the Hyatt gift shop on-site at the General Conference. The… Read More »
And Are We yet Alive…!!
And Are We yet Alive…!! By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, TCR Contributing Writer And Are We Yet Alive This well-known song has special meaning to us now, in the year… Read More »
The General Conference “Business UNusual”
The General Conference “Business UNusual” By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th District TCR Field Representative It has always surprised me to see a Church meeting agenda with “Unfinished Business” already in… Read More »
The Connectional Women in Ministry elects the Reverend Dr. Erika D. Crawford as President for a second term
The Connectional Women in Ministry elects the Reverend Dr. Erika D. Crawford as President for a second term By Rev. Renita Green, Columnist Elections were far from normal for the… Read More »
A Legislative Primer: From Proposal to Adoption
A Legislative Primer: From Proposal to Adoption Dr. Michael A. Cousin, Sr., 2nd Episcopal District Before the General Conference is called to order, the Revisions Committee is tasked with the responsibility… Read More »
General Conference 2021
By Rev. William E. Cooper Jr. The election of Bishops and General Officers is the highlight of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) General Conference which, this year, will be held… Read More »