African Methodist Episcopal Church Gathers for Annual Board and Council of Bishops Meeting

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 Hotel, on June 24, 2024. Bishop Kawimbe then presented Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield, Presiding Prelate of the 13th& Episcopal District for devotions. Rev. Clay Holliday, Jr., Pastor New Wright’s Chapel AME Church of Memphis, Tenn., preached a message entitled “Shift” based on Mark 2:21-23. Bishop Kawimbe called on Dr. Jeffrey B. Cooper, General Secretary/CIO of the AME Church, to call the roll. After the roll call, Bishop Kawimbe presented Senior Bishop Richardson who addressed the General Board reminding those assembled that we must remain focused on the Church’s mission even with the challenges facing the denomination. Bishop Reid welcomed...