I am a proud pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and love the concept of holy conferencing when we meet yearly at annual conferences to give an account of our stewardship. Holy conferencing is a sacred practice in the church that allows pastors and church leaders to come together to share their experiences,…
CENTENARIAN [sen te narian] (noun) a person who is 100 years old or older.COTERIE [code da re] (noun) is an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose. ZION’S CENTENARIAN COTERIE is a new and exciting STAR OF ZION Spotlight feature. Celebrating our centenarians is an idea whose time…
Mr. Aaron Nance, an esteemed Assistant Professor and Division Chair of Education at Clinton College, recently had the honor of delivering a TED Talk on a topic of critical importance: “Post-Realistic Structures Impact on Marginalized Youth.” This compelling presentation sheds light on the challenges faced by marginalized youth in navigating post-realistic societal structures and offers…
Presiding Elder Dr. Wardell Henderson called the North Charlotte District clergy and laity to meet at the Union Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Cornelius, NC early afternoon on April 19-20, 2024. The spring weather was surpassed only by the beautiful setting and gracious hospitality of the Union Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church pastor, Dr. Anthony Davis,…
New York, NY…, On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a/k/a “The Freedom Church,” lived up its name and opened its doors to the Black Grad 24K Golden Class of Columbia University* for their commencement service. Over the last several weeks, students at Columbia University (and across the nation) have been…
The 114th Session of the Greensboro District Conference convened on April 25, 2024, at Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Asheboro, NC where Pastor Reverend Dr. Tracii Miller and congregation served as hosts. Dr. Michael E. Ellis is the Presiding Elder of the Greensboro District, West Central North Carolina Conference. Following registration and a spirit-filled devotion,…
“And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray…. And he went up unto them into the ship, and the wind ceased: and…
As the weather begins to warm up, thoughts of spending leisure time away from home frolicking with loved ones quickly begin to flood our minds and worry our spirits. Especially if we failed to begin our vacation planning months ago. Most people start planning their dream summer vacation during the winter months when demand for…
FAITHLEARNTHRIVE is excited to announce the upcoming Stronger Churches Conference, set to take place on August 24th at Hood Theological Seminary. This one-day event is designed to train and equip congregations with practical skills and insights to foster growth and resilience within their communities. The highlight of the conference will be the Leadership Luncheon…
Dr. James Eichelberger, the first General Secretary-Treasurer of the Christian Education Department, held an expansive vision. It was a vision for Christian education to “minister to every need of every pupil and of every group of pupils in each area of human experience” (Eichelberger, 1954). He believed, as we still do today, that Christian education…
A very dedicated minister of the kingdom of God and to The A.M.E. Zion Church with over 33 years of experience, he has served as a Pastor, Presiding Elder, and Bishop’s assistant under the leadership of Bishop Warren, Battle, Crenshaw, Lartey, and Dogbe. Mention the word faith; it reflects Reverend Ngunza’s life. He never imagined…
Have you thought about what your style will be this summer? Try building a capsule summer wardrobe. A capsule wardrobe is multiple clothing items that can mix and match to create numerous outfits. A few of my favorite summer clothing items are maxi dresses for the ladies and linen shirts for the gentlemen. Of course,…
President Vergel Lattimore and our Hood Theological Seminary Family congratulate Presiding Elder Laticia Hill Godette on becoming the new Treasurer of the New Jersey Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Zion Church on May 1, 2024. This is the first time that a woman has served as the Treasurer of the New Jersey Annual Conference. Presiding…
As the academic year nears its end, students at Morehouse College, a historically black men’s college in Atlanta, grapple with a complex issue: the selection of President Joe Biden as the commencement speaker for the class of 2024. While the prospect of a sitting U.S. president addressing their graduating class is undoubtedly significant, concerns have…
May 17, 2024 – Recently, I had a conversation with a couple of leaders from my church. At one point, we discussed our hobbies, and I shared that I was a writer who had published a couple of poetry collections. When asked about my publishing process, I shared my Amazon self-publishing journey, acknowledging how a good…
June 2024 – Reverend Reneè Bennett Bethea is a busy woman and wears many hats. She has been Pastor of Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Zion Church in Rockingham N.C., which is in the Piedmont Episcopal District for two years. She has also pastored churches in Concord, Lincolnton, Rockingham, and Greensboro Districts; served on the Finance Committee…
As the chief cornerstone institution of higher learning founded by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, students who matriculate beneath thy maples and thy oaks, are invited to begin their weekend of commencement events, in worship. The 142nd Baccalaureate Service of Livingstone College was held Friday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. in Bishop James Varick…
The North Charlotte District Christian Education Adult Director, Mrs. Phyllis Dalton Reid, saw her idea for an interesting, educational yet fun program come to fruition as a resounding success. At a previous district Christian education mass meeting, she presented her idea to the District Director of Christian Education, Mr. Gilbert McRae and he agreed it…
Get ready for the electrifying “Tribe of R.U.T.H.: Navigating the Path of Women of Color in Ministry” event on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Hood Seminary in Salisbury, NC! Mark your calendars because this is an event you don’t want to miss! Registration opens on June 1, 2024. Save the date and prepare to be…
May is here, which means we are in the heart of the Spring Season. The month of May encompasses several themes, one of which is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a result of our daily transactions, we tend to experience burnout, and that comes from all types of professions affecting people from all walks of…
