The Doctrines and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
The Doctrines and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

Author: African Methodist Episcopal Church

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 1469633264

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Published in 1817, The Doctrines and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first definitive guide to the history, beliefs, teachings, and practices of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Beginning with a brief history, the book moves into a presentation of the "Articles of Religion," including the Trinity, the Word of God, Resurrection, the Holy Spirit, scripture, original sin and free will, justification, works, the church, purgatory, the sacraments, baptism, the Lord's Supper, marriage, church ceremonies, and government. Immediately following the articles is an extended four-part catechism that more fully explicates the meanings and implications of the doctrinal statements. A DOCSOUTH BOOK. This collaboration between UNC Press and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library brings classic works from the digital library of Documenting the American South back into print. DocSouth Books uses the latest digital technologies to make these works available in paperback and e-book formats. Each book contains a short summary and is otherwise unaltered from the original publication. DocSouth Books provide affordable and easily accessible editions to a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers.

The African Methodist Episcopal Church
The African Methodist Episcopal Church

Author: Dennis C. Dickerson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 0521191521

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Explores the emergence of African Methodism within the black Atlantic and how it struggled to sustain its liberationist identity.

The Sons of Allen
The Sons of Allen

Author: Rev. Horace Talbert

Publisher: Nyreepress Publishing

Published: 2016-06-24

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 9781945304095

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Published in 1906 by Rev. Horace Talbert, some fifty years after slavery ended, AME church history comes to life through profiles of 122 men-faithful devotees, or spiritual "sons" of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Founded in 1816, the AME church was the first organized African American denomination in the United States. These sterling portraits of the "sons of Allen," mostly AME pastors, but also leading black men from other areas of industry, awaken the dreamer within... In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the AME church, the descendants of the author have reissued this remarkable book, which includes a "Sketch" by Rev. Talbert about his beloved alma mater Wilberforce University. This edition also has new material from Talbert's family members: a preface from Mrs. Suesetta Talbert McCree, a granddaughter of Rev. Talbert, believed to be the last surviving member of her generation; and a foreword by Rev. Malcolm Hassan Stephens, an Itinerant Elder of the AME Church and a great-great grandson of Rev. Talbert. The Sons of Allen is excellent primary source material for those interested in AME Church history, African American history, American history and genealogy. All readers will be inspired by the lives these men set forth to live, encouraged by the AME motto: "God our Father, Christ our redeemer, the Holy Spirit our comforter, Humankind our family."

Praying on Purpose
Praying on Purpose

Author: Eric Leake

Publisher: Xulon Press

Published: 2013-05

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781625099839

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Through prayer we victoriously make our way through challenges, conflicts, changes, temptations, tribulations, testing, trials, pressures, pains, persecutions, and the problems we encounter daily. We are also able to enjoy the benefit of prayer during seasons of encouragement, renewal and revival in our own lives. Prayer should always be the first and last order of business on the agenda for the Christian, because it keeps us connected with God. Prayer is the key to an effective walk with God, a thriving ministry, an ordered life, strong family ties, and a positive Christian influence within the communities where we are being called to shape, serve, and share. Prayer does not change God's mind, but it does invite God into the situation. When God shows up, things change, situations change, and people change. That's the benefit of Praying on Purpose! Eric Leake is a native of Mount Gilead, North Carolina. He presently serves as the Pastor of the Martin Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, the President and CEO of the Martin Temple Community Foundation in Chicago, Illinois and the Prayer Coordinator of the Midwest Episcopal Area of the A.M.E. Zion Church. Before going to Chicago, he served as the Pastor of Greater Warner Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, Knoxville, Tennessee for more than 16 years. He is married to Jean McMurray Leake. They have one daughter Jessica, three sons, Joshua, Caleb, and Elijah, and one grandson, Jeremiah. They live in Flossmoor, Illinois.