Category: Frontpage
Report from the Elections
By Rev. Justin Nick, Assistant News Editor On Monday, August 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the order of the day for the 52nd session of the General Conference. The room… Read More »
Response from AMEs for Justice and Accountability to the Settlement Agreement announced at the General Conference
By Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, 5th Episcopal District In a resolution passed on Saturday, the General Conference called for a comprehensive proposal to make the “Legacy Plan” annuity participants whole…. Read More »
Love, Loss, and Lament
Love, Loss, and Lament Memorial Service Rev. Dr. Wanda Henry-Jenkins Within the congregation at the General Conference 2024 are many, if not all, who have experienced multiple losses since the… Read More »
Leading Together: A Pastor and Layperson’s Reflections on Shared Congregational Work
Leading Together: A Pastor and Layperson’s Reflections on Shared Congregational Work By Rev. Jason D. Thompson, Ph. D. and Ms. Jahna Nicks Congregational life often resembles a sitcom, complete with… Read More »
Precious Memories
Precious Memories Dr. John Wm. Roberts, Ed.D., Contributing Writer Cedar Falls, Iowa In these tumultuous times, I often wonder what will happen. Divisiveness is pervasive, not only in geographic areas… Read More »
God Cares: Lament is Necessary – Part 1
God Cares: Lament is Necessary – Part 1 Rev. Dr. Wanda C. Henry-Jenkins, Contributing Writer Historically, loss and lament have been companions of humanity since ‘the fall’ in Eden. From… Read More »
When God Pushes Our Space
When God Pushes Our Space Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Columnist As Pastors and Resident Theologians, we are used to hearing from God. As a Pastor for over thirty years,… Read More »
Remembering Peter Allen, a Texas Patriot and Son of the AME Church
Remembering Peter Allen, a Texas Patriot and Son of the AME Church By Presiding Elder Raymond Bryant, 10th Episcopal District Recently, I had a phone call from a gentleman in… Read More »
A Love Letter to Our Clergy-Servants, Forgive Us! From the Heart of Lay Persons
A Love Letter to Our Clergy-Servants, Forgive Us! From the Heart of Lay Persons By Sis. Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, Contributing Writer and Sis. Penny Oliver We acknowledge our silence as we… Read More »
AME Farm and Garden Initiative: Growing Together to Strengthen Community Through Local Food Systems
AME Farm and Garden Initiative: Growing Together to Strengthen Community Through Local Food Systems By Jennifer Oliver, Ph. D. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical importance of robust local… Read More »
The SHIFT Leadership Program Celebrates 3 Years Impacting Pastoral Well-being
The SHIFT Leadership Program Celebrates 3 Years Impacting Pastoral Well-being In this fast-paced and demanding world of pastoral ministry, clergy well-being is paramount. The pressures of leadership, the emotional toll… Read More »
Street Marker Unveiled to Honor the late Rev. Dr. E. E. Coates, Pastor Emeritus of Wesley AME Church in Houston
Street Marker Unveiled to Honor the late Rev. Dr. E. E. Coates, Pastor Emeritus of Wesley AME Church in Houston With unanimous approval by the Houston City Council, an honorary street… Read More »