The 12th Episcopal District Celebrates Mortgage Burning Years Ahead of Schedule
 A mighty spirit-filled “Celebration of God’s Faithfulness” took place Saturday, April 23, 2022, on the campus of Bethel AME Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Bishop Michael L. Mitchell, Presiding Prelate, Supervisor Cordelia D. Mitchell, along with members of the 12 th Episcopal District joined together in recognizing Psalm 118:23, “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes,” with a mortgage burning worship service for the Episcopal Headquarters, which also houses Jackson Theological Seminary. Read More Here |
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What We Value
Rev. Dr. Darryn Hewson, Contributing Writer  What is most precious to you? Your family? An heirloom? Your reputation? The list of most important things should not be all that long, but the list of how important something is to you changes daily, maybe even hourly or minute by minute, depending on how much something affects you and your life. Does a war, famine, or natural disaster in another part of the world matter more to you? Read More Here |
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Why I Am No Longer Interested In Being A “Preacher”
Melech Thomas, Contributing Writer
“Would a God whose claim to fame is breaking out of a borrowed tomb make me live the rest of my life in someone else’s box?” I have asked myself this question often over the last few months. In other words, how does one live a life of color in a world that prefers you in “black and white?” Doing such is an arduous task for each person who wishes to live an authentic life. But it is even more difficult for those called by God to do the work of ministry. During the Lyman Beecher Lectures on preaching at Yale University in 1877, Phillips Brooks famously stated that preaching is the “communication of truth through personality.” This definition sounds great until confronted by the fact that the personalities of most preachers have been manufactured by culture rather than mined out from the innermost parts of their beings.
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Personal Statement from Some Individual Bishops on the Retirement Fund
 To the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) 31 May 2022: The undersigned bishops remain concerned about sentiments which prevail in our Zion relative to the retirement funds of our retirees and active clergy. We are not making concessions, or admissions of guilt or responsibility. As a pastoral and benevolent action, however, we desire to share our opinion. We anxiously await the long promised actuarial report. With reservation, depending on the presentation of verified factual information not shared as of this writing, we affirm:
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Just Three Simple Words: A Sister Who Didn’t Forget
Rev. Monica Jones, Contributing Writer
 “I thank God….” No one could have been more proud than I when the Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated and confirmed as the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court. As an African-American, I was proud. As a woman, I was proud. But most of all, as a Christian, I was so very proud. As a rule, we as Black people, whether for an Oscar or for winning an Olympic race, remember to give thanks to God. Typically, when giving an acceptance speech, the individual will begin with, “Before I thank anyone, I want to thank God.” It is something that I treasure and look forward to hearing. |
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200th Session of the New York Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
State of the Country Report April 26, 2022 — May 1, 2022 
James Baldwin said, “To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a state of rage almost all of the time.”We are in rage when we account for the disproportionate impact that COVID-19 had on Black and Brown communities as we face nearly 1 million deaths since March 2020. We are in rage that Black women are three times more likely to die during childbirth due to health disparities such as access to quality health care and structural racism.
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The Truth Behind the Coverage of the Vice-President’s Staff Transitions
By Rev. Carey Grady, 7th Episcopal District
Politics is the Art of Compromise. Compromise is an intentional and mature way of handling conflicting ideas and potential conflict. Compromise occurs when groups make concessions. Unfortunately, we are missing the art of compromise in today’s political climate. Politics has become a dirty nonphysical combat sport steeped in perception and built on people, power, influence, and money. Yet, in the midst of ideological differences and public debate is compromise. Progress is often the result of compromise. Politics are important because that is how we make decisions.
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Edward Waters University won Black College World Series Saturday night beating Kentucky State 3-2
Chris Porter, First Coast News
 EWU came all the way back from a second-round loss to arch-rival Florida Memorial in the game that ended at 1:30 am Saturday. The Tigers took back-to-back one-run games to win, and Edward Waters outfielder Keilin Washington won the College World Series Most Outstanding Player. The Tigers got on the scoreboard first on a run-scoring double by catcher Anthony Roman in the top of the second inning and added another run scored on a run batted in triple by John Nobles to take a 2-0.
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Vacancy Announcement
AME University
34 Camp Johnson Road Monrovia, Liberia
jobs@ame.edu.lr
AME University is a faith-based institution located in Monrovia, Liberia. Founded in 1995, the University has grown steadily over the years. In fostering its mission, the University is seeking a highly experienced, vibrant, and progressive Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research, with a cutting-edge academic vision, to work with the Vice President for Academic Support Services in leading the institution as it continues to accelerate progress in becoming a premier tertiary institution in Liberia.
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The Department of Research and Scholarship Announcement
The Department of Research and Scholarship is proud to announce Rev. Kimberley L. Detherage. Esq. has agreed to become the new Assistant Editor of The A.M.E. Review. Rev. Detherage is a graduate of Boston College with a BA degree in Speech Communications, Boston College Law School, Juris Doctor and Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Master of Divinity degree with Certificates in Black Church Studies and Women’s Studies. She has five units of Clinical Pastoral Education, has completed several fellowship programs, and written and presented on a wide variety of topic. She pastors St. Marks A.M.E. Church, serves as Dean of the New York Conference Ministerial Institute, is Vice-Chairperson of the First District Board of Examiners, is Secretary of the New York Conference Board of Trustees and works on various Community and Advisory Boards.
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7th Commemoration of the Mother Emanuel AME Martyrdom National Bible Study
 Join Mother Emanuel AME Church, Dr. James Forbes and Healing of the Nations, and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7pm for a special commemoration service and national Bible study. The service will be televised live via C-Span and Facebook live. Read More Here |
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Job Announcement
 William J. Abraham Chair in Wesleyan Studies
Associate Professor or Professor (tenure-track or tenured) or Clinical Associate or Full Professor
Candidates must possess an earned research doctorate, such as a Ph.D. or Th.D., in the appropriate field of study with preference for those also holding the M.Div. Teaching and research experience required and ministry experience strongly preferred. Candidates will be asked to submit a letter of interest (cover letter), a curriculum vitae, and academic transcripts through Interfolio. Candidates may subsequently be asked to provide three letters of reference, a philosophy of teaching statement, and written responses to specific questions. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to ensure full consideration, a completed application must be received by July 1, 2022.
Interested candidates seeking a tenure-track or tenured position may apply for the position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor: http://apply.interfolio.com/105794
Interested candidates who have extensive ministry experience but are not seeking a tenure-track or tenured position may apply for the position at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor: http://apply.interfolio.com/106375
Only one application is necessary.
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