Category: News
My Reflections on The Super Bowl Being In Our City of New Orleans
By James B. Ewers, Ed.D., Senior Columnist The Super Bowl is arguably the biggest sporting event in America and, some say, in the world. Its buildup happens all year long…. Read More »
The Trump Administration’s Impact in Botswana
By Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, Ph.D., Columnist On Inauguration Day, 20 January 2025, Donald J. Trump signed an executive order that immediately halted almost all U.S. foreign aid – including… Read More »
Wilberforce University Celebrates Founders Day with Inspiring Ceremony and Historic Announcement
By Lena Arnold Wilberforce, OH—February 13, 2025—Wilberforce University honored its rich legacy today during the annual Founders Day celebration, held at 11 a.m. in the Wilberforce University Alumni Multiplex. More… Read More »
Well Done! St. John AME Church Soup Kitchen Exceeds 5000 Meals!
B. Johnson, 9th Episcopal District Thank you, Soup Kitchen Ministry, for serving 210 hot meals for Thanksgiving and 241 hot meals for Christmas to the Huntsville community! The Soup Kitchen… Read More »
President Trump, Bishop Budde and a Dangerous Preaching
Rev. Dr. Elliott Robinson, Contributing Writer “Dangerous preaching risks challenging those in power…” wrote the Rev. Dr. William Barber in the forward of “How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon.” During… Read More »
Trump’s Foreign Aid Policy to Negatively Impact the Zimbabwean Church
By Rev. Charles Matlobo, 20th Episcopal District I have been following President Donald Trump’s policies and recent executive orders and wonder what will happen to the already ailing church in… Read More »
Will African Methodism Rise Again?
George Pratt, Contributing Writer During moments of political turmoil and social upheaval, it is imperative that African and Afrodiasporic people employ a Sankofa approach to the struggle for liberation. This method of… Read More »
Uncovering The Art of Conflict Resolution Jesus Style
Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer Episcopal Supervisor 17th Episcopal District We represent God’s kingdom on earth. Our behavior toward not just others but those who are part of the family of… Read More »
Prospering as a Leader
Mr. Byron Washington, Columnist Within Christianity, the word “prosperity” has many different connotations. Some people embrace it, others hate mentioning it, and many are indifferent. The concept of prosperity can… Read More »
Bishop Belin’s Meet and Greet Leaves Lasting Impressions
By Rev Quinton William Liebenberg, Columnist Boland Annual Conference 15th District The 15th Episcopal District was blessed when it received Bishop Henry Allen Belin, III, and Supervisor Rita Sinkfield, Belin, Esq…. Read More »
The Stained Hands of Neutrality
Jason D. Thompson, PhD, Contributing Writer The Rev. Dr. Jason D. Thompson is pastor of Sacramento’s St. Andrews AME Church, the oldest historically Black congregation on the West Coast. Additionally,… Read More »
The Spirit of the Season
By Sandra Bonner Hadley, 2nd Episcopal District In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, the Women’s Missionary Society at Ward Memorial AME Church, led by Ms. Virgie Thomas, recently… Read More »