Category: Columnists

“So the World Will Know” What?

“So the World Will Know” What? I was afforded the opportunity to represent the Christian Recorder at the Global Methodist Church’s Convening Conference in San José, Costa Rica. The Global… Read More »

The African Methodist Episcopal Church International Health Commission (AMEC IHC) participates in disaster preparedness and response

The African Methodist Episcopal Church International Health Commission (AMEC IHC) participates in disaster preparedness and response. Through partnerships with FEMA, the American Red Cross, and your philanthropic support, the AMEC… Read More »

Cult of Personality: The Scourge of Black America

Rev. Dr. Elliot Robinson, 6th Episcopal District Cult of Personality – a situation in which a public figure (such as a political leader) is deliberately presented to the people of… Read More »

Saint John AME Church in Frankfort, KY, Receives Thriving Church Grant to Strengthen Clergy and Laity Partnership

Saint John AME Church in Frankfort, KY, Receives Thriving Church Grant to Strengthen Clergy and Laity Partnership Saint John AME Church in Frankfort, Kentucky, is celebrating the success of its… Read More »

Beyond 2024

By Johan Claasen, 15th Episcopal District Beyond 2024 By Johan Claasen, 15th Episcopal District In the context of the AME Church each new term starts after a convention or conference…. Read More »

Empowering Leadership and Strengthening Fellowship: Highlights from the 26th Session of the 19th Episcopal District RAYAC Convention

Empowering Leadership and Strengthening Fellowship: Highlights from the 26th Session of the 19th Episcopal District RAYAC Convention The 26th Session of the 19th Episcopal District RAYAC Convention, held from September… Read More »

VOICELESS MEMBERSHIP DANGEROUS TO THE EXISTENTIALITY OF THE AME CHURCH

By Mxolisi Vilakazi, Columnist VOICELESS MEMBERSHIP DANGEROUS TO THE EXISTENTIALITY OF THE AME CHURCH Mxolisi Vilakazi, Columnist The African Methodist Episcopal Church has appropriated valuable resources to train preparatory members into… Read More »

My Tribute to Women In Ministry

My Tribute to Women In Ministry By Rev. Stephanie M. Atkins, 1st Episcopal District WIM Connectional Herstoriographer Women, you were created by an awesome God with a special purpose in mind…. Read More »

Gender Politics: Can Vice President Kamala Harris win in November?

Gender Politics: Can Vice President Kamala Harris win in November? Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-N.Y.) announced she was seeking the Democratic 1972 nomination, becoming the first woman and first African American… Read More »

Waiting To Exhale

Waiting To Exhale By Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr. Many prepared to attend the 52nd Session of The General Conference. We purchased tickets to fly and to travel via train; we… Read More »

When they all came together . . .

When they all came together . . . The Reverend Dr. Kent L. Poindexter, Contributing Writer The commemoration of the Pentecost event stirs up reminders of how the Church began…. Read More »

Why We Need to Sing, Now More Than Ever

Why We Need to Sing, Now More Than Ever By Jason D. Thompson, PhD, Contributing Writer In a digital world full of conflict and a lack of hope, where social media… Read More »