Category: Columnists

Trusting God’s Sovereignty

Trusting God’s Sovereignty By Rev. Dr. Versey A. Williams, Contributing Writer The eighth chapter of Romans beautifully illustrates the power we have been given as children of God while we… Read More »

Glencoe Rallies for Racial Justice

Glencoe Rallies for Racial Justice By Rev. Dwayne A. Gary, 4th Episcopal District   On June 7, 2020, the Glencoe Clergy Association, led by the Rev. Dwayne A. Gary of St. Paul… Read More »

Serving Money Versus Serving God: Time for Our AME Church to Repent

Serving Money Versus Serving God: Time for Our AME Church to Repent By Rev. Geoffrey S. Whitcomb, 1st Episcopal District Despite the coronavirus pandemic that is now raging among us, the… Read More »

South District Holds First Virtual Bible Discovery (Church School) Convention

South District Holds First Virtual Bible Discovery (Church School) Convention By Rev. Roger L. D. Williams, 11th Episcopal District The South District Conference of the 11th Episcopal District held the first Virtual… Read More »

Task is Once Begun

Task is Once Begun By Antjuan Seawright, 7th Episcopal District Legend tells us that once upon a time, an old country preacher for a small AME Church—deep in the heart of… Read More »

Convergence and Conversations

Convergence and Conversations  By Byron Washington, Columnist As the world is heading into the fall and questions arise about what to do, there are hundreds of questions and scenarios about… Read More »

Redemption From Hell

Redemption From Hell By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, Contributing Writer We believe in God embodied, living among us, crucified, and rising again from death. From the birth of Jesus to the… Read More »

A Courageous Church

A Courageous Church  By Rev. Dr. Monica Jones, Contributing Writer As the church considers the challenges of returning to or remaining in whatever status circumstances require, the words revealed to… Read More »

The 15th District Graduated Amidst the Pandemic of Life

The 15th District Graduated Amidst the Pandemic of Life By Rev. Quinton William Liebenberg, 15th Episcopal District The school of life has a way of educating us on the things we were… Read More »

It’s Above Me Now: Self-Care in the Ongoing Fight For Justice

It’s Above Me Now: Self-Care in the Ongoing Fight For Justice By Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams, Contributing Writer Psalm 131 says, “O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, my eyes… Read More »

Order of the FLAME: A Life-Changing Experience

Order of the FLAME: A Life-Changing Experience By Presiding Elder Carlene Sobers It was a privilege and honor to be chosen and accepted by the World Methodist Evangelism Council as… Read More »

Peace and Justice Require More Than Charges and Convictions

Peace and Justice Require More Than Charges and Convictions By Rev. Dr. Willie Dwayne Francois, III A report of a counterfeit $20-bill ignited the embers of a racially-traumatized nation, weathering… Read More »