Category: Columnists
Changing Our Approach
Changing Our Approach By Rev. Stephanie Butler Adams, Contributing Writer All over the world, prayers are being lifted at all times, to all kinds of gods, for… Read More »
A Few Thoughts about a Great Neighborhood
By Rev. Dr. Michael Carson, Contributing Writer You are watching a dark blue star-lit sky with the camera panning down to a scene of people of all backgrounds interacting together… Read More »
The Ledge: The Cold War of Youth Ministry
By Byron Washington Columnist Youth in the United States, China, and Singapore face very similar issues. The cultures and norms may be different but the underlining issues are still the… Read More »
Politics, Public Policy Ethics, and Education: A House Without a Prayer
Politics, Public Policy Ethics, and Education: A House Without a Prayer By Quadricos Bernard Driskell, Columnist I was impressed with the House of Representatives Chaplain, Father Patrick J. Conroy when… Read More »
Celebrating 90 Years of Central/Southern Africa’s First AME Church
Celebrating 90 Years of Central/Southern Africa’s First AME Church By Nonstikelelo Dhlamini , 20thEpiscopal District The year 2018 brings us in the wonderful celebration of 90 years of Young’s Chapel… Read More »
The 4th District Illinois Legislative Lobby Day
The 4thDistrict Illinois Legislative Lobby Day By Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III, Senior Columnist “Historic and awe-inspiring,” these words describe the events of two days in the third week… Read More »
The Heresy of Racism
The Heresy of Racism By Rev. James A. Keeton, Jr., 7thEpiscopal District Growing up as a young person in the AME Church, I was always taught that the founding of… Read More »
Theological Education at Payne Seminary: Betty Whitted Holley’s Perspective
Theological Education at Payne Seminary: Betty Whitted Holley’s Perspective By Presiding Elder Betty Holley, Contributing Writer In preparing to graduate the largest class in Payne Seminary’s history, 51 students in… Read More »
Promoting Healthy Sex and Sexuality: A Look at Congregation Strategies
Promoting Healthy Sex and Sexuality: A Look at Congregation Strategies By Rev. Dr. Priscilla Irene Boswell, Contributing Writer Talking about human sex and sexuality can make most of us uncomfortable,… Read More »
I Hear Music in the Air
I Hear Music in the Air By Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas Acts 2:2 says, “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and… Read More »
LIBERATION: Two Snaps for Uncle Snoop!
LIBERATION: Two Snaps for Uncle Snoop! By Ms. Lauren Wilson, Columnist So, let me get this straight. It’s ok for you to go to the club to drink, smoke, and… Read More »
On the Revolutionary Hope of Alice Thurman
On the Revolutionary Hope of Alice Thurman By Rev. Joi Orr, 1stEpiscopal District The police killing of Stephon Clark, the Austin package bombs, and the deepening wealth gap between whites… Read More »