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More Jordans To Cross

More Jordans To Cross Dr. Michael A. Cousin, 4th Episcopal District It seems that there is tension emerging within the church involving “youthful angst” and “experienced saints.” A “Generation Gap… Read More »

Church Rip-Off Artists

Church Rip-Off Artists Rev. Mark Whitlock, 5th Episcopal District In bad economic times, churches are the target of professional con artists committed to ripping the church off. Some rip off… Read More »

Let’s Shift the Policing Paradigm from Occupation to Protection

Let’s Shift the Policing Paradigm from Occupation to Protection—with our Voices and Ideas in the Wake of Jordan Edwards Shooting Death By Yulise Waters, Esq., 10th Episcopal District The angst… Read More »

Supporting African-American Returning Citizens: Insights from the Prodigal Son

By Rev. Jason Richard Curry, Ph.D., Columnist When I first learned about the concept of restorative justice (e.g., restoring justice to those who have been stripped of it), I must… Read More »

Now on Sexuality in the AME Church

Now on Sexuality in the AME Church Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, Ph.D., Guest Editor This past Friday, the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church (UMC) found that those who… Read More »

[It] Must Have Been the Hand of the Lord

[It] Must Have Been the Hand of the Lord Rev. Jarrett Britton Washington   Glory, glory, glory, somebody touched me, Glory, glory, glory, somebody touched me, Glory, glory, glory, somebody… Read More »

New $14 Million Fund Supports Historic Congregations

New $14 million fund supports historic congregations By. Celeste Kennel-Shank, The Christian Century Restoring a congregation with a historic sanctuary is not just a matter of repairing a building from… Read More »

Dingle leads Army’s Largest Regional Health Command

Dingle leads Army’s largest regional health command By Craig Coleman, Regional Health Command-Atlantic Public Affairs   FORT BELVOIR, Virginia— Brig. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, the new commanding general of the… Read More »

Cape Town District Celebrates “Stars”

Cape Town District Celebrates “Stars” By Rev. Clive Pillay, 15th District TCR Field Representative On Sunday, April 2, at the Anglican Church Hall in Athlone, the Cape Town District of… Read More »

Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church launches soup kitchen in Toronto

Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church launches soup kitchen in Toronto Church welcomes up to 100 guests to its new program By Joanna Lavoie, Beach Mirror A church in the Beach Hill… Read More »

DISCIPLESHIP 101: Jesus Is Still Worthy of Our Praise

DISCIPLESHIP 101 “Make disciples…and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20 By Dr. Reggie Blount, Section Editor Jesus Is Still Worthy of Our Praise How many… Read More »

What is the future of the AME Church in Districts 14-20?

What is the future of the AME Church in Districts 14-20? In late February, I attended the 7th Biennial Session of the Global Development Council (GDC) in Johannesburg, South Africa…. Read More »