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Making Room for All in Global Negotiations to End Hunger
By Reverend Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith, Bread for the World “Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord ….” Isaiah 1:18 New King James Version (NKJV) This year marks… Read More »
The ministry of lay witness and everyday evangelism: When the pew becomes the pulpit
By: Monique Hudson Green, Recording Secretary, Connectional Lay Organization When we think of evangelism, various concepts and practices come to mind, depending on context. Generally, evangelism refers to the act… Read More »
Go and Serve the Lord
By Reverend Syphio A.B. Whack, Contributing Writer “Go and Serve the Lord” were the spiritually embedded, instructive words of Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr., that were spoken to me on… Read More »
The Spiritual War is Here
By Reverend Dr. Elliott Robinson, JD For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark… Read More »
A World Without Wilberforce: Why Alumni, Community, and Corporate Support Must Secure the Future of America’s First Private HBCU
By Lena Arnold, Office of Institutional Advancement Wilberforce University New campus construction model from 1967 Wilberforce yearbook. Imagine the Miami Valley region without Wilberforce University. No students energizing the local economy. … Read More »
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 »