Category: Connectional Lay Organization
The Role And Importance of the Corresponding Secretary
In every component of the AME Church, communication is essential to maintaining unity, accountability, and effective ministry on all levels. The Connectional Lay Organization Corresponding Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring that this communication flows smoothly, supporting the executive leadership and the general membership in fulfilling the mission of the Connectional Lay Organization (CLO).
African Districts Lay Organisation Leaders Chart a Bold Future — and Install New LOADI Executive
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, TCR Field Representative 19th Episcopal District Lay Organisation leaders from across Africa and some from the USA gathered with purpose and momentum as the Lay… Read More »
The ministry of lay witness and everyday evangelism: When the pew becomes the pulpit
By: Monique Hudson Green, Recording Secretary, Connectional Lay Organization When we think of evangelism, various concepts and practices come to mind, depending on context. Generally, evangelism refers to the act… Read More »
Celebrating the leadership of Michael A. Cousin Jr.
Terrence Sanford, FEDLO Director of Public Relations At the 82nd Annual Fourth Episcopal District Lay Convention, held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we witnessed a momentous occasion as Mr. Michael A. Cousin… Read More »
Thanksgiving Worship Service held in honour of President Matikane Abednego Makiti at SP Maarohanye, AME Church, Klerksdorp, South Africa
Sunday, 24 August 2025, was abuzz with excitement at the SP Maarohanye, African Methodist Episcopal Church in Joubertina, Matlosane. In a moving display of unity, gratitude, and spiritual reflection, members… Read More »
Brother Phillip K. Tlhage, 18th Episcopal District President
Greetings in the joy of knowing Jesus Christ the Saviour. I pass my greetings from the 18thEpiscopal District. The Episcopal team of the 18th ED is Presiding Prelate Rev. Dr. Jeffery B…. Read More »
The Word of the Connectional Lay Organization Second Vice President,
By Jerry Turner, Jr. Write the vision; make it plan on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed tine; it hastens to… Read More »
Remembering Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future: Sixth Episcopal District Lay President Alfreda Brooks Delivers Inspiring Lay Day Message at Historic Big Bethel AME Church
By Maria White Tillman, 6th Episcopal District On Sunday, April 27, 2025, under the grand steeple of Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a beacon of faith and tradition illuminated… Read More »
It is Time for Africa! The 40th Connectional Lay Organization Biennial Comes to Johannesburg
By Herbert Mngadi, 19th Episcopal District “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed, that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living…. Read More »
Empowering Laity: Diverse Learning Labs at the 2025 Biennial
By Martinique Mix, 6th Episcopal District One of the most enriching features of the 39th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization has been the dynamic and thoughtfully curated series… Read More »
Why I danced at the 2025 Lay Biennial
By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, elections are a ubiquitous part of our culture. I remember the first AME election I participated in. I… Read More »
The LOADI 9th Session 20th Anniversary Event Held at Hilton Hotel Sandton, South Africa on 23–24 February 2024
By Sis. Patricia Matonkonyane, 19th Episcopal District Lay Organization PR Director The 19th Episcopal District Lay organization had a privileged of hosting a significate event (LOADI) Lay Organization African Development Initiative chaired… Read More »