Category: Features

Response – GDC An AME Church Failed Project

By Rev. Royd Mwandu, 17th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Greetings from Maputo in Mozambique! I am attending the Global Development Council (GDC) of our great Zion. Radisson Blu Hotel… Read More »

Unity as a Spiritual Discipline

By Rev. Alvin A. Attah, Sr., 14th Episcopal District Unity does not happen by accident. It is something we must nurture with intention and prayer. It asks us to practice… Read More »

Beyond the Agenda: Defining the Future Impact of the Global Development Council

Adihamu Gram Karneh, 14th Episcopal District In the life of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, there are moments when the Church pauses not to slow down, but to listen, realign,… Read More »

Outcome Harvesting Approach to Strategic Development

By Rev. Wesley Litaba Wakugnuma, 17th Episcopal District Field Representative The Delegates who considered Economic Development, Communication, Mission Alignment, and the Monitoring and Evaluation teams identified several areas of interest… Read More »

Strategic Visioning for a Global Church: Rev. Betty Schroeder Leads GDC Planning Process

By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative The Global Development Council (GDC) took a decisive step toward shaping its future as Presiding Elder Betty Schroeder (15th… Read More »

GDC Business Session 1

By: Rev. Frederick Ofori Agyemang, 14th Episcopal District Field Representative The day began with a devotional from Rev. Newton Dixon (16th Episcopal District). Chairperson of the GDC, Bishop Dr. Paul… Read More »

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 »

A WMS Robing Ceremony of Supervisors Marks a Historic Landmark at the Pre-GDC Meeting

Rev. Gaborone P Lesito, TCR 19th District Field Representative A spirit of reverence and celebration filled the air at the Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo as clergy, missionaries, church leaders, and… Read More »

Beyond Survival: A Sacred Gathering of Architects and Carriers

Rev. Tashara S. Void, TCR Acting Assistant Editor When women get together, one or two things will happen. We will band together in jubilee, or we will separate in distrust…. Read More »

The International RAYAC Converged in Maputo, Mozambique as a pre-conference experience

By Rev. Matthew Seawright, International RAYAC Editor International President Jeremy Satterwhite’s opening statement reminded us of our founder’s statement that the church is not a building, nor a denomination, but… Read More »

IS THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (GDC) AN AME CHURCH FAILED PROJECT?

By Rev. Royd Mwandu, 17th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative The writing is on the wall. After what seemed to have been a recess in 2025, the 2026 Global Development… Read More »

Registration, Education, Motivation And Participation

By Antjuan Seawright, TCR Columnist I don’t know about you, but I think I’ve had enough. I’ve had enough of Attorney General Pam Bondi and her ICE colleagues yelling as… Read More »