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It is Time for Africa! The 40th Connectional Lay Organization Biennial Comes to Johannesburg
By Herbert Mngadi, 19th Episcopal District “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed, that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living…. Read More »
Empowering Laity: Diverse Learning Labs at the 2025 Biennial
By Martinique Mix, 6th Episcopal District One of the most enriching features of the 39th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization has been the dynamic and thoughtfully curated series… Read More »
Why I danced at the 2025 Lay Biennial
By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, elections are a ubiquitous part of our culture. I remember the first AME election I participated in. I… Read More »
Saying The Same Things Over Again Until The American People Believe Them
By James B. Ewers, Jr., Ed.D., Senior Columnist The iconic African American poet, James Baldwin, once said, “I don’t believe what you say because I see what you do.” Over… Read More »
Of The Meaning of Progress
by Khaleelah I. L. Harris, 2nd Episcopal District It was not that long ago. When a presidential election brought about a wave of uncertainty, confusion, and discord. When ideas around… Read More »
The Impact of a United States Travel Ban on African Delegates to the 2028 AME Church General Conference
Rev. Charles Matlobo, 20th Episcopal District Introduction The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church General Conference is a significant event convened every four years, serving as a foundation for spiritual, administrative,… Read More »
Violence vs. Genocide in South Africa: A Call for Truth and Christian Witness
As Christians, our integrity as witnesses depends on how well we manage truth in a society of biased news and digital distortion. Particularly when discussing issues of life and death,… Read More »
Public Service Recognition Week
By Cathryn Stout, Ph.D. Each year, the first full week of May marks Public Service Recognition Week, a time to honor those who serve in local, state, and federal government…. Read More »
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 »
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 »