by Mary Vaughn | Jan 7, 2026 | AME Church History & Heritage
A Church Born From Courage and Faith The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church began with a simple but powerful goal: to worship God with dignity, freedom, and equality. Its founders wanted a church where Black Christians could pray without discrimination and lead...
by Mary Vaughn | Dec 22, 2025 | AME Church Foundations
If you are a new member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, you may have asked an important question: What does AME Church Stand For? This question often comes early in a faith journey, especially for new members who want more than surface-level answers to...
by Mary Vaughn | Dec 22, 2025 | AME Church History & Heritage
The Methodist Episcopal Church Schism is seen as one of the most important moments in American religious history. Not only did it reshape worship and leadership, but it also provided spiritual freedom for African Americans. Mary Venable Vaughn’s book, Member’s Class...
by Mary Vaughn | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog, Faith, Guest Post
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Before stepping into discipleship, perhaps it is best to learn about the first disciples themselves, the Apostles, who learned directly from Christ himself. At the crossroads of history and religion, there is Christ. Regardless of one’s...
by Mary Vaughn | Dec 15, 2023 | Faith, Guest Post
Photo by Alejander Coelho on Unsplash What does standing firm in our faith in Christ mean, even when persecution comes knocking at our door? Facing persecution and standing firm in faith are remarkable qualities in following Christ. It...
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