Category: Features

I’m Not The Worship Leader! I’m The Chaplain!

I’m Not The Worship Leader! I’m The Chaplain! Miss Tashara S. Void, Contributing Writer The role of the chaplain is often misconstrued and misused. A quick search in the 2021… Read More »

I Shall Not Be Moved

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall never be shaken. Psalm 62:2   I Shall Not Be Moved Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist   Are… Read More »

Healthy Living, Family Bonds and Love was the Order of the Day at Mt. Zion AME Church, 19th ED

Healthy Living, Family Bonds and Love was the Order of the Day at Mt. Zion AME Church, 19th ED By Bro Onkgopotse Maboe (PK)  Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, in… Read More »

When our Culture Becomes our Cancer

When our Culture Becomes our Cancer By, Pastor J Edgar Boyd, Sr. Minister, FAME Church of Los Angeles   (In response to a recent TCR editorial) “On the Matter of… Read More »

The Triumphant 20th Episcopal District Flourishes with Bishop Frederick A. Wright, Sr.

The Triumphant 20th Episcopal District Flourishes with Bishop Frederick A. Wright, Sr. The 20th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church continues to be overwhelmingly blessed as the hands… Read More »

On the Matter of the Rev. Dr. Jerome Harris

On the Matter of the Rev. Dr. Jerome Harris By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor At the July 2023 Session of the General Board, the motion was brought to the… Read More »

Mission Kenya 2023

Mission Kenya 2023 By Rev. Dr. Rodrecus M. Johnson, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Melvin D. Wilson, Jr. Due to my younger children, I have gotten accustomed to the music and… Read More »

What is Reproductive Justice? Why You Should Care

What is Reproductive Justice? Why You Should Care Can we be honest? The history of the fight for abortion access in America is rooted and steeped in anti-Blackness. When we… Read More »

Back Together Again: A Tribute to Bishop and Episcopal Supervisor Fred and Sylvia

Back together Again: A Tribute to Bishop and Episcopal Supervisor Fred and Sylvia Rev. Dr. Keith Lawrence, 6th Episcopal District God’s view of marriage is best described in Genesis 2:24,… Read More »

Understanding the Roots of Itinerant Ministry

Understanding the Roots of Itinerant Ministry Rev. Dr. James A. Keeton, Jr., Contributing Writer Growing up in a small southern community, my first lessons in church polity came through overhearing… Read More »

Editor Thomas Elected President of the Associated Church Press; The Christian Recorder wins multiple “Best of Church Press” Awards

Editor Thomas Elected President of the Associated Church Press; The Christian Recorder wins multiple “Best of Church Press” Awards At the 2023 Convention of the Associated Church Press held from… Read More »

TTS 129th Founders’ Day Observance

ATLANTA – Turner Theological Seminary (TTS) at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) celebrated its 129thFounders’ Day Observance, February 5-7, 2023. The 129th Founders’ Observance activities and events were hosted in… Read More »