Category: Columnists
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 »
Tale of Two Givers
Tale of Two Givers Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist It was the best of gifts; it was the worst of gifts—hence, the Tale of Two Givers. The desire to give… Read More »
Is Donald Trump A Friend To African American Males? Come On Man!
By James B. Ewers, Jr. Ed.D., Senior Columnist This is a question that is so ridiculous for even asking. We know the answer is a resounding no. What could the… Read More »
God Cares: Lament is a Necessary Biblical Process Part 2
Rev. Dr. Wanda C. Henry-Jenkins, Contributing Writer From a Christian perspective, God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. God is above us, always present and aware of all we are challenged to… Read More »
The Second At Its Best
By Rev. Justin Nick, TCR News Editor On September 6, 2024, at 10 a.m., the Second Episcopal District gathered in mass at Ebenezer “The Beautiful” African Methodist Episcopal Church in… Read More »