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…
On a night filled with celebration and anticipation, The A.M.E. Zion College Decision Day broadcast, hosted by Jalen Robinson and Alexis Thompson, offered a platform for high school seniors to announce their future plans amidst the embrace of their Zion family. The event was a testament to the support and pride within the community for…
The Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church located in Eastover, South Carolina, known as the “Church That Gives Hope to All People” celebrated its 200th Anniversary April 26-28, 2024. The three-day commemoration shepherded by the pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert T. Benton was dubbed as a “Legacy Weekend”, whose theme was “Standing on Faith, Sharing Our Hope and…
Salisbury, North Carolina – May 14, 2024 – Hood Theological Seminary proudly announces Senior Bishop Kenneth Monroe, Bishop of the Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District and the South Atlantic Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (A.M.E.Z.), as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2024. The commencement ceremony will take place on…
According to mentalhealth.gov, “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.” We’ve had so many obstacles thrown at us since the beginning of 2020 that have stressed our capacities to respond in…
A TIME TO LOVE: A Sermon in Commemoration of the Passion and Love of Christ Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 building on verse 8, … A Time for Love… The following scenario is from my (Holy) Imagination but adheres to the Holy Relationship in the Godhead and is meant only to create a visual experience for this…
April 2024 – New York, NY… January, the first month of the year, is the month of resolutions and good intentions. Similarly, April, the fourth month of the year, is the month of new beginnings, redemption, and salvation. The biblical and spiritual interpretations of April remind us of God’s power and grace. They symbolize the…
March 22, 2012, marked my debut as a spoken word artist. The late Dr. Maurice Martinez, Professor Emeritus at UNCW, introduced me to the stage of the spring 2012 semester by inviting me to participate in UNCW’s Spring Poetry Slam. After that first performance, my soul was lit on fire for spoken word as I…
Long hours at the Job. Challenges within our relationships be they marriages, courtships, or platonic friendships. Obstacles with the school. Kids acting a fool. Financial Challenges (i.e., Destiny’s Child 1990s R&B Hit “Bills, Bills, Bills”). All of the aforementioned are components within our daily lives that can contribute to that sneaky little demon known as…
