Category: Columnists
The Widow’s Seat: A Widow’s Advice on How to Minister to Widows and Widowers
By Rev. Lauren Harris, 2nd Episcopal District James 1:27 says, “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to care for orphans and widows in their… Read More »
Predatory Lending Fuels Disparities and Increases Hunger Among African Americans
Predatory Lending Fuels Disparities and Increases Hunger Among African Americans By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that 11 percent of U.S. households struggled… Read More »
Less about Meetings, More about the Message and the Mission
Less about Meetings, More about the Message and the Mission By John Thomas, III “From June to August, the world’s oldest pan-African religious organization sponsored major events in Alabama, Washington,… Read More »
Improving the Health of African Americans: A Church Mandate
Improving the Health of African Americans: A Church Mandate By Presiding Elder Betty Holley, Contributing Writer Jesus’ ministry exemplified holistic salvation, as He often demonstrated divine mandates and intentions in… Read More »
Turner Chapel AME Church Awakens the Fire with Mission Trip
Turner Chapel AME Church Awakens the Fire with Mission Trip By Chelsye J. Williams Burrows, 6th Episcopal District With a strong commitment to build partnerships, make an impact on people, and… Read More »
The True Test of Love: Loving Through Devastation
The True Test of Love: Loving Through Devastation By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer The theme of God, juxtaposed with love, runs throughout the Bible. We are told that… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Second Corinthians 5:17 says, “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything… Read More »
The Life of a Pastor’s Kid
The Life of a Pastor’s Kid By Deborah Lesshope, 19th Episcopal District I remember the first time I heard someone say something bad about my dad. He and I were working,… Read More »
19th District’s Healing, Restoration, Justice, and Reconciliation Prayer Service
19th District’s Healing, Restoration, Justice, and Reconciliation Prayer Service By Bonakele Ntshanga, 19th Episcopal District We all know what has been transpiring in the 19th Episcopal District: from the suspension of ministers to… Read More »
Multiplying the Nation and Increasing the Joy: Immigration Cold Open
Multiplying the Nation and Increasing the Joy: Immigration Cold Open By Rev. Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist In Isaiah 9:3a, the prophet writes: “You have multiplied the nation, you have increased… Read More »
Think.Heal.Thrive.:The Church’s Response to Human Trafficking
Think.Heal.Thrive.:The Church’s Response to Human Trafficking By Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, MD With the recent coverage of the arrest and subsequent suicide of Jeffery Epstein, a wealthy man based in New York… Read More »
An Undivided Heart: An Undivided Ministry
An Undivided Heart: An Undivided Ministry By Rev. Monica C. Jones, Ph.D., Contributing Writer In Psalm 86, David pleads earnestly to God for his mercy and assistance. He lets the… Read More »