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Do we read the Discipline (and do we even care to follow it)?
By John Thomas III, Ph.D., Editor At the opening session of the General Conference, persons knew to expect the excitement around the contested Episcopal Committee race as well as the… Read More »
Day 1 Business Session Highlights: Episcopal Committee; Credentials; the Retirement Fund
At the first session of the 52nd Quadrennial General Conference, the session began presided over by Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson after a lengthy queue in the hallway due to… Read More »
Knowing History to Make History
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist Every major social movement in America’s history has been driven by the combined and tireless efforts from young people, women and the Black community, particularly Black… Read More »
“Power” in Our Church Legislative Body
Jason D. Thompson, PhD, Contributing Writer The debates within our church’s legislative body have brought to light the age-old power struggle in every human institution, even those dedicated to spiritual… Read More »
The Choice Facing African Methodism
By Rev. Terrance L. Thomas, Contributing Writer On Sunday, July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek a second term for the Office of President of… Read More »
Member Spotlight from Ward AME, Washington, DC: Kyle Brown
By Sandra Jo Bonner-Hadley, 2nd Episcopal District People’s motivation for helping others can vary widely and are influenced by a combination of factors. While some individuals genuinely enjoy helping others… Read More »
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the Department of Retirement Services, Part 2
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the Department of Retirement Services, Part 2 Quadrennial Executive Summary (Part 1 posted TCR 5/28/24) Greetings to the Servants of the Most… Read More »
The episcopal candidacy of Dr. Barbara Chisholm
By Rev. Rickey C. Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District Dr. Barbara Chisolm could soon mark history as the first woman from South Carolina elected bishop in the historic African Methodist… Read More »
Voiceless Membership Dangerous to the Existentiality of the AME Church
By Mxolisi Vilakazi, Columnist The African Methodist Episcopal Church has appropriated its valuable resources to train preparatory members into full membership of the Church. Membership in the Church is accepted… Read More »
Being The Church of The Future: The Case for A Hermeneutics of Humility
Being The Church of The Future: The Case for A Hermeneutics of Humility What kind of church do we want to be? What kind of people do we want to… Read More »
African Methodist Episcopal Church Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Know Your Church History – Part 2 of 4 Part Series
African Methodist Episcopal Church Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Know Your Church History – Part 2 of 4 Part Series Who was the first president of the 15th District Lay Organization… Read More »
Leading Together: A Pastor and Layperson’s Reflections on Shared Congregational Work
Leading Together: A Pastor and Layperson’s Reflections on Shared Congregational Work By Rev. Jason D. Thompson, Ph. D. and Ms. Jahna Nicks Congregational life often resembles a sitcom, complete with… Read More »