Category: Columnists
The Fierce Urgency of Now is to Vote in November
The Fierce Urgency of Now is to Vote in November By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Columnist Our country’s Pledge of Allegiance ends with, “One nation under God, indivisible, with… Read More »
When You Pray, Move Your Legs
When You Pray, Move Your Legs By Antjuan Seawright, 7th Episcopal District Whether we think of autumn’s cooler weather, the full harvest moon, Halloween’s candy corn, or funnel cakes at the… Read More »
Fraud in the Church—Part 1
Fraud in the Church—Part 1 By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, Contributing Writer What is fraud as it relates to the church? Fraud encompasses a broad range of corrupt activities but is generally… Read More »
Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater
Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater By Rev. Gaborone Lesito, 19th Episcopal District Field Representative A new day is coming. Praise the name of the Lord? The novel coronavirus… Read More »
Philadelphia Pastor Advocates More Mergers in the AME Church
Philadelphia Pastor Advocates More Mergers in the AME Church By Angelena Spears, 1st Episcopal District When May 2021 arrives, it will mark 50 years in ministry for the Rev. Terrence C…. Read More »
St John AME Church: On the Front Lines Through Civic Engagement
St John AME Church: On the Front Lines Through Civic Engagement By Bobby Adkins, II, 9th Episcopal District The year of 2020 has been challenging and filled with plenty of hardship… Read More »
After the Vote, What is Next?
After the Vote, What is Next? By John Thomas, III With the November 2020 General Election weeks away, “get out the vote” efforts have launched into high gear. We are… Read More »
Virtual Worship Services Bring Mixed Blessings
Virtual Worship Services Bring Mixed Blessings By Deborah Peaks Coleman, Contributing Writer The last time that I was physically inside a church was on Sunday, March 15, 2020. On that… Read More »
The Churches are Closed but the Kingdom of God is Not
The Churches are Closed but the Kingdom of God is Not By Rev. Thato Mere, 19th District To a non-believer, a church is nothing but a building. It is four walls… Read More »
Tales of Freedom: Voting Is Not Enough? (Part 2)
Tales of Freedom: Voting Is Not Enough? (Part 2) By Quardricos Driskell The Democratic and Republican National Conventions have concluded. The theme of the Democratic Convention was that Donald Trump… Read More »
When Church and Political Sanctuaries Converge: Immigration and Christian Responsibility
When Church and Political Sanctuaries Converge: Immigration and Christian Responsibility By Rev. Dr. Jason Curry Psalm 150:1 says, “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty… Read More »
The Importance of Higher Education
The Importance of Higher Education By Sister Lynette Lewis, Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church DOLA Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church in Bowie, Maryland, was able to bless four of its… Read More »