Ten years ago, at the bicentennial gathering of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the now Dr. John Thomas III stepped into the role of the 21st editor of The Christian Recorder as the youngest general officer to hold this office and on the bench, and the publication has not been the same since. Over the next several days, TCR will celebrate this milestone with videos and testimonials from those who have walked alongside him in media and in the life of the AME Church. Before those stories begin to roll out, it is worth remembering who John…
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National- The African Methodist Episcopal Church announced the death of unexpected death of Bishop Anne Henning Byfield. The Right Reverend Elizabeth Anne Henning Byfield was one who dared to Live, Learn and Lead. She lived a life filled with creativity and passion as a psalmist, a poet, motivational speaker, preacher, spoken word artist, strategic consultant, writer, composer, wife, mother and grandmother. Known for her unique brand of leadership, presentation style, humor and passion for living; Anne Henning Byfield leads by example, inspires, and developed others to lead their best life. She wrote the litany used for Mrs. Rosa Parks’ funeral in Detroit, Michigan,…
Orlando, Florida (TN Tribune)-From June 23-26, 2024, the members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church gathered for the annual General Board and Council of Bishops Meeting at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. The Investiture Worship Service for Bishop Frank M. Reid III as the President of the Council of Bishops was held on the evening of June 23. Retired Senior Bishop John R. Bryant preached a provocative message, “Go Back and Get Him” from Acts 2:36-41. The General Board was called to order by Bishop Paul J. M. Kawimbe, President of the General Board, at the Rosen Centre…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-On May 3, 2024, President Biden named nineteen Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have contributed to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public, or private endeavors. President Biden often says nothing is beyond our capacity when we act together. These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that shaped America for the better. They are the pinnacle of leadership in their fields. They consistently demonstrated the power of community, hard work,…