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Official Statement of The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Regarding The Act of Domestic Terrorism in Buffalo, NY “The problem as God gave Habakkuk to see it: GOD, how long do I have to cryout for help before you listen? How many times do I have to yell, “Help! Murder! Police!” before you come to the rescue? Why do you force me to look at evil, stare trouble in the face day after day? Anarchy and violence break out, quarrels and fights all over the place. Law and order fall to pieces. Justice is a…

Greetings in the matchless name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has for decades been dogged by conflict between various armed groups and the central government for control over its mineral resources. The past few weeks have seen a rapid escalation in this conflict, resulting in fighters of the M23 rebel group taking total control of Goma, the largest and most significant city in the East of DRC and also the center of church activities in DRC.  Goma is home to over a million people and these…

“But let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” (Amos 5:24) The recently televised comment by Senator Tommy Tuberville stating, “We gotta get rid of this nonsense of social justice,” reflects a profound ignorance of the struggles of millions of Americans over hundreds of years, including his own Alabamian constituents. Many have been arrested, beaten, and even murdered as they protested for basic human rights long denied them and their communities. They are martyrs for the social justice Senator Tuberville calls “nonsense.” Either Senator Tuberville is dangerously uninformed about what social justice truly is and its…

The results of the U.S elections have been received by some in this country with excitement; however, those same results have caused many others pain and genuine fear of the consequences. The purpose of this letter is not to relitigate the issues raised during the divisive campaign, but it is to offer voice and solidarity with those who are deeply concerned about the most vulnerable in our society. As Dr. Martin Luther King said, “We have some difficult days ahead.” We lament the missed opportunity of what might have been even while we are firmly grounded by a “Faith that…

“A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’”   (Isaiah 40:3 NRSVUE)  It was the late, renowned, and distinguished lawyer, diplomat, and Executive Secretary of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) James Weldon Johnson, and his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, who put pen to paper and notes to music as they gifted the nation with what would be known as the “The Black National Anthem: Life Every Voice and Sing,”  in 1900, during the rise of post-war racial violence and reconstruction.  The…

It has been brought to our attention that Bishop Seth O. Lartey has issued a public statement regarding his expected status at the conclusion of the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference. This is an unfortunate development and another example of the repeated lack of judgment exercised by Bishop Lartey. His public statement preempts and presumes the decision of the Board of Bishops which is not final until it’s announced during the appropriate session of the General Conference. Additionally, after the Board of Bishops issues its statement, the General Conference has the sole and final authority to determine the…

Charlotte, NC November 30, 2023 – The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) Church proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Iyabode F. Akinsanya-Beysolow, a distinguished medical professional as the Director of Health Ministry for The A.M.E. Zion Church. Dr. Akinsanya-Beysolow brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to public health to her new role, having previously served as a National Expert Medical Officer for the Centers for Disease Control. During her tenure consulting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from June 2008 to 2014, Dr. Akinsanya-Beysolow demonstrated exceptional leadership and knowledge in…