In order for the A.M.E Church to remain a viable religious institution that includes believers of all ages and encompasses the needs of the saved and unsaved, the Church must ardently direct its attention to:

Emphasis on Spirituality

“O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.” Psalm 63:1

Serving as an institution open and ready to be the vessel that will quench the thirst of those seeking in-depth spirituality.

Advocate for Social Justice:--
“ When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood; wash and make yourself clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight. Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:15-17

Standing for social justice, freedom and empowerment. Being the voice in the struggle.

Global Witness

“Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, Go south to the road-the desert road-that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza . So he started out, and on the way he met an Ethiopian eunuch” Acts 8:26-27

Embracing the expanding Christian communities of our denomination abroad and at home. Celebrating the culturally diverse worship traditions of our African, Asian, and Latin American membership.

Historical Legacy - Telling our Story
" And when your children ask you…then tell them…” Exodus 12:26-27

Proclaiming the stories of Richard and Sarah Allen, the birth and expansion of African Methodism. Building on the foundational principles of our ancestors to move toward religious, social,

New Paradigms for Young Adult/Youth Ministry
“ But the tenants said to one another, “This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him, and the inheritance will be our…What then will the owner of the vineyard do?” Mark 12:7-9

Addressing the significant issues and questions of today’s youth with fresh ideas, a new voice, and an openness to the spirit of God.

Modeling Jesus-Reaching the Unchurched
“ Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation” Mark 16:15

Reclaiming the unsaved, seeking the unchurched by providing a two-fold ministry salvation and empowerment.

Economic Empowerment

“The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.” Deuteronomy 28:12

Planning new ways to economically empower our churches and our people. Encouraging our members to save, invest, rely less on credit and spend more wisely.

Gender Inclusive Language

“Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit.” Joel 2:29

Exhibiting a sense of belonging and gender inclusion to the entire congregation in all our rituals, hymnody and readings.

Laity - Empower our Greatest Resource

“Go make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:19a

Incorporating the “Priesthood of all believers,” the Laity of our church – our greatest resource.

Women and Ministry

“So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell the disciples” Matthew 28:8

Ensuring equal access for women in the ministry to serve and lead.

Health Initiatives

“Her sickness and wounds are ever before me. Take warning, O Jerusalem .” Jeremiah 6:7

Focusing on the miraculous, knowledge and prevention to conquer the diseases plaguing our people. Heeding the warning signs and sounding the health and education alarms in African Methodism.

Caring for the Clergy

“Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.” Matthew 4:11

Establishing an adequate system for our clergy and their families to find appropriate relief from the mental and physical stresses of ministry. Providing appropriate and safe care for clergy when the warning and danger signs are evident.