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The Truth is the Light

By Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist “But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret;… Read More »

How Many Former AMEs Do You Know?

By Rev. Francine Brookins, Esq. If we are honest with ourselves, most of us who have been in the AME Church all of our lives know more “former AMEs” than… Read More »

Longest Serving Pastor of Wayman AME Minneapolis to retire

Longest Serving Pastor of Wayman AME Church Soon to Retire By Charles Hallman/MSR News The Rev. Dr. Alphonse Reff, Sr., of Wayman AME Church in North Minneapolis, along with Dollie… Read More »

Outreach Ministry – The Heartbeat of Allen Chapel AMEC

By Rev. Ritney A. Castine, 2nd Episcopal District It is said that you can tell the heart of a church based on the ministry outside of the four walls of the… Read More »

St Paul AME Jacksonville Meeting the Needs of Students

The Reverend Marvin Zanders’s vision of service was personified to his congregants at a recent worship service. Pastor Zanders, along with the James L. Williams, Sr. Lay Organization, has embarked… Read More »

TCR Breaking News: Rev. Nicholas Tweed Wins Court Decision in Bermuda

The Reverend Nicholas Tweed has won the legal battle against the decision of the Minister of Home Affairs to refuse to grant his work permit. Chief Justice Ian Kawaley quashed… Read More »

Youth Ministry in the 15th District Context

Youth Ministry in the 15th District Context By Ms. Kesaleboga Mmusi, Guest Columnist Youth ministries are meant to enhance the understanding of Christianity and to grow young people spiritually. Churches… Read More »

United We Stand

Editorial: United We Stand By Bishop Staccato Powell,  AME Zion Church Prior to the unjustifiable killings of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Freddie Gray, Black Lives Matters, and the election of… Read More »

Marion Lee Johnson: “A Hidden Figure”

Marion Lee Johnson: “A Hidden Figure” By Rev. W. Golden Carmon, Sr., 1st Episcopal District Marion Lee Johnson, a “Hidden Figure,” graduated from Tompkins High School in Savannah, Georgia, receiving… Read More »

More Jordans To Cross

More Jordans To Cross Dr. Michael A. Cousin, 4th Episcopal District It seems that there is tension emerging within the church involving “youthful angst” and “experienced saints.” A “Generation Gap… Read More »

GENERAL BOARD AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SELF-STUDY

GENERAL BOARD AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SELF-STUDY The General Board is mandated per The Doctrine and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church to make a diligent effort to secure… Read More »

Church Rip-Off Artists

Church Rip-Off Artists Rev. Mark Whitlock, 5th Episcopal District In bad economic times, churches are the target of professional con artists committed to ripping the church off. Some rip off… Read More »