Category: Columnists
2019 Founders Day Message
By Bishop Reginald T. Jackson Sisters and Brothers of the AME Church: By God’s grace, we prepare to begin the 203rd year in the life of the African Methodist Episcopal… Read More »
Positioning Ourselves for Church Growth
On December 5-6, 2018, AMEs from across the Connection gathered at the CONVO in Atlanta, Georgia, and discussed a myriad of topics that could frame the debate and actions of… Read More »
AME Young Adult Trains to Compete in 2022 Winter Olympics
AME Young Adult Trains to Compete in 2022 Winter Olympics By Mrs. Jeanne Arrondondo, 13thEpiscopal District Ms. Karmin Shute, a member of St. John AME Church in Nashville, Tennessee, is… Read More »
My Obama Evolution
My Obama Evolution By Cheryl A Rainey, Contributing Writer “Mama, he’s one of those University of Chicago people.” “Ma, he’s backed by the Rockefellers.” “Stop! I don’t want to hear… Read More »
Intentional Praise: A New Year’s Resolution that Counts
Intentional Praise: A New Year’s Resolution that Counts By Rev. Monica C. Jones, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Psalm 92:1-2 says, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises… Read More »
Clergy Housing Allowance Current Court Challenge
Clergy Housing Allowance Current Court Challenge By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, Contributing Writer Oral arguments are currently being heard in the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago on… Read More »
The Demographic Challenge in the Cape and Boland Conferences
The Demographic Challenge in the Cape and Boland Conferences By Rev. Clive Pillay, 15thEpiscopal District TCR Field Representative Before any comments can be made on the establishment of the two… Read More »
Allen Temple, Tampa Celebrates Veterans Day
Allen Temple, Tampa Celebrates Veterans Day On November 11, 2018, Allen Temple AME Church in Tampa, Florida, under the leadership of the Rev. Glenn B. Dames, held a special service… Read More »
The Helping Hands—God’s Servants
The Helping Hands—God’s Servants By Sister Terry Fairley-Simpson, 2ndEpiscopal District It’s not Superman, Ironman, or even the Hulk. It’s St. Luke AME Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina that is on… Read More »
The Subculture of our Urban Communities Help to Breed Delinquent Youth
The Subculture of our Urban Communities Help to Breed Delinquent Youth By Rev. Rodney E. Dailey, 1stEpiscopal District Our urban communities are constantly engulfed with evil and immoral behavior by… Read More »
O Ye of Little Faith
O Ye of Little Faith By Jennifer Sims, Ph.D., Contributing Writer Mark Twain famously cautioned that we should not let our schooling get in the way of our education. In… Read More »
Keeping the Momentum in 2019
Keeping the Momentum in 2019 By John Thomas III, Editor In my final editorial of 2017, “Staying Uplifted in the Trump Era,” I talked about the need for continued resistance… Read More »