We’re just a few days away from the Stronger Churches Conference, an event designed to empower leaders and ministries for greater service. We’re honored to have Bishop Randy Borders, our guest leadership luncheon speaker, share a personal invitation with you! Bishop Randy Borders brings a wealth of experience and a heart for empowering leaders…
Ghetto! Trash! Awful! These are three words that millennials use to describe dating today. In conversations with this demographic, oftentimes, I hear, “I hate dating,” “girl, he did not want to pay for my meal on the first date,” “she only wants me to spend money,” and “he/she ghosted me.” In a Facebook post,…
Niyah Baldwin, a rising senior at Florida A&M University (FAMU), is making waves in the NBA HBCU Fellowship Program. With her roots firmly planted in Holliday Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and her faith guiding her every step, Niyah’s journey to the fellowship is both inspiring and a testament to her dedication. “My faith played a…
It was the Kendrick/Drake Beef that brought me back to Hip-Hop. I remembered the feuds from back in the day: Kool Moe Dee and LL Cool J, Jay-Z and Nas, and the recent ones, Nicki Minaj and Meg Thee Stallion. I started thinking about what drew me to Hip Hop in the first place. It was…
In a remarkable achievement, Marco Hoover, a high school student from Chicago, has made history by becoming the first student in his school’s 42-year history to earn a perfect score on the ACT. Hoover’s accomplishments have brought immense pride to his school, his family, and the broader Chicago community. The ACT, a standardized test used…
You must understand God never stops calling you. It’s never a one-time thing. There are so many things that HE has created for us to do. We won’t know until we’ve responded to the calls.” The Right Reverend Dr. Kenneth Monroe The 144th Session of the Central North Carolina Annual Conference was held on November…
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and it is time for back-to-school shopping for those in the United States. Paying no tax on clothing, shoes, and school supplies can save you money as a parent/guardian. According to the National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average…
Greensboro, NC – To the Senior Bishop, The Immediate past President, and members of the Board of Bishops, Beloved of Zion, I stand before you with great joy and excitement, yet with humility to accept this responsibility to serve in this historic position of President of the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist…
Greensboro, N.C. July 30, 2024—The 52nd General Conference of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was held from July 24th through July 28th. Delegates from Episcopal Districts across the country gathered at the Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel in Greensboro, NC, to elect Bishops, General Officers, and Administrative and Judicial Board members. The delegation of 638 clergy and laity also adopted…
SALISBURY, NC—In unprecedented news, Livingstone College, a Historically Black College (HBCU) located in Salisbury, N.C., has received $10 million, the single-largest donation in the institution’s history. Dr. Anthony J. Davis, President and CEO, made the announcement Friday morning during the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of The A.M.E. Zion Church, held in Greensboro,…
Enough emphasis cannot be placed on how important Self-Care and Maintenance are. We, not just as believers but as humans, are given one body, and we are mandated to be good stewards of our bodies (1 Cor. 6: 19-20). Ideally, we should strive to be in our best physical shape not just for our own…
Salisbury, NC — FAITHLEARNTHRIVE is thrilled to announce the Stronger Churches Conference, a one-day event designed to train and equip congregations through practical training opportunities. The conference will take place on August 24th at Hood Theological Seminary. The conference will feature Bishop Randy Borders of Faith Harvest Church in Shelby, NC, as the Leadership Luncheon…
On June 29, 2024, Clinton College hosted its highly anticipated Welcome Festival, celebrating the commencement of the Summer Bridge Program. This annual event is designed to ease incoming first-year students’ transition from high school to college, providing them with the tools and support necessary for academic and personal success. This year’s festival, held on the…
Well, it’s that time of year again. The ever-so-loving hustle of back-to-school antics. For students: shopping for clothes and school supplies, learning a new class schedule, making new friends, learning new teachers, coping with the hormonal stresses of puberty, acquiring new courses in your major (for college students), gathering money for tuition, etc. For educators:…
Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church hosted a Spirit-filled Vacation Bible School from July 9-12, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and had an awesome experience! Pastor L. Shawni Basnight, the Bethel Christian Education Department, and church members shared The A.M.E. Zion VBS Curriculum developed by The A.M.E. Zion Church Christian Education Department Church School Literature. It was packed…
There are many reasons I like calling North Carolina home. One is my hometown. Nestled at the mouth of the Cape Fear River is a picturesque little fishing village called Southport. This is the place that shaped me. The place that made me. St. George Street is where I played tag and baseball and even…
Livingstone College is embarking on a transformative journey with its ambitious $30 million campus renovation project, which promises to elevate the institution’s facilities and enhance the student experience. Dr. Anthony J. Davis, 13th President of Livingstone College, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the unprecedented support that has made this initiative possible. “We have not…
Mid-July was marked by special event shopping days offered by large retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Days before the sales, these retailers inundated our televisions, email accounts, and social media accounts with reminders of the savings that we could reap on these special shopping days. As I started to make my wish list, it…
Livingstone College marks a significant milestone with its 7th $1-million contribution in just seven months, a testament to its rapid growth and development. The generous donor, who prefers to remain anonymous, has once again demonstrated their remarkable support for the college. These contributions represent the largest monetary donations from an individual donor in the college’s…
August 2025, St. Louis, MO…., On Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Livingstone Alumni Associates of Washington Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church in St. Louis, MO celebrated “Scholarship Sunday”. Our two students returning to college were recognized for their achievements. Sis. Darlene Smith, chairperson of the Scholarship Committee facilitated the presentation. Jasmine Hughes (daughter of Erika Hughes,…
