What You Can Do Today To Strengthen The Financial Foundation of Your ChurchBy Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer  I am blessed to regularly serve churches and non-profits in my ministry. I have found that most pastors and lay leaders are looking to understand how to establish a firm and steady financial foundation for their church or non-profit. Over the past 30+ years as a financial consultant, I have made one overarching observation as I have served God’s people: Read More Here |
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Let Innovation Continue John Wm. Roberts, ED.D., Contributing Writer 
With infections down, vaccinations on the rise the ability to congregate increasing, what happens within the music ministries of the church? Where do we go? What do we do? These are questions many church music directors and musicians are asking? Do we go back to the same way of doing things before the pandemic? The old proverb states “Necessity is the mother of invention.” The pandemic brought about interesting and effective ways of worship – Zoom worship services, conference call worship services, drive-in worship services. The music ministry adapted to these new innovations. These methods connected with congregants in ways unimaginable. The beauty of the music remained, only the delivery changed. These innovations can continue to be used even as churches are opening their doors to congregants. Read More Here |
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You Are Who You Are For A Reason By Byron Washington, Columnist 
When God formed each of us He provided us with specific characteristics, preferences and abilities all of which help us to fulfill our purpose in Him. Additionally, those preferences or abilities are helpful in discerning the will of God when we are making decisions or trying to understand what God is saying in a particular situation.Preferences are the things that we know work in our favor and work in conjunction with the gifts and talents that God has given us. Read More Here |
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Fixed Attributes but Flexible Intentions: Following God’s Ever-Changing Directions The Reverend Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist  An “attribute” refers to something that has been attributed to God. For example, we may speak of God as forgiving, loving and merciful based on the authority of God’s word or based on our experiences with God’s presence in our lives. Throughout scripture, God is identified as loving in (1 John 4:8), forgiving in (Colossians 3:13) or faithful in (2 Timothy 2:13), and these attributes have helped to sustain Christian communities for generations. Many Christian, theologians and laity have affirmed over the centuries that the attributes of God will never change. Read More Here |
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Mrs. RC Mosuwe is awarded with the “Preservation of Charlotte Maxeke’s Legacy Award” 150th Celebrations – 2021 The Year of Charlotte MaxekeBy Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th Episcopal District Field Representative  Charlotte Makgomo Maxeke (nee Mannya) was a South African born in 1871. Charlotte Maxeke was instrumental in bringing the African Methodist Episcopal Church to the southern part of Africa. She was the first black woman to graduate with a university degree in South Africa with a BSc from Wilberforce University in Ohio in 1903. Her contribution in politics, education, Church, and community is enough for the South African government to declare 2021 as ‘The year of Charlotte Maxeke, celebrating 150 years since her birth. Read More Here |
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The Truth is the Light By: Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist  “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment”The duty of prophetic discernment is a critical one particularly in light of the ever-changing fabric of our society. It is imperative that someone have an understanding of the times in order to provide appropriate suggestions for what we should do in each situation we encounter. In our text we find a group of men assigned to that very important task. These men were assembled as part of the gathering to designate David king of Israel. Read More Here |
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The Historic Vernon AME Church Resurgence from the Riot Ruins By Margaret Bush Ware, 5th Episcopal District 
In 2018, the Historic Vernon AME Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. It is recognized as the only structure (basement) left of the Historic Black Wall Street Massacre. I returned to my home church for the 100-year commemoration on May 30th and 31st. Remembering the hallowed walls of Vernon was by itself emotional. Knowing that more than 300 lives were lost during the horrific race riot of 1921 made me tremble each time a speaker spoke in honor of those that were murdered in the Greenwood District. Read More Here |
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AMEC Volunteer Recruitment Announcement August 2021
The AME church and the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership since 2019 have been spearheading webinars, events and meetings that focus on bringing information and resources to our members and the community. To further support these efforts we are planning to expand AME-hosted education programs and support groups to reach more people in more communities based on feedback from community listening sessions.
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Gina Stewart becomes first woman elected to lead US Black Baptist organization
 In a pathbreaking decision, the Rev. Gina Stewart has been elected as the first woman president of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, marking the first time a female has been chosen for the highest post of a Black Baptist organization.Stewart, the senior pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, has previously served in vice presidential roles of the missions organization for six years, three as second vice president and three as first vice president.
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The 32nd Annual NGO Conference - Virtual
Shawn M. Ross, WMS-AMEC NGO Commissioner and UN Representative
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