The Historical Preamble

The African Methodist Episcopal Church, whose founders affirmed their humanity in the face of slavery and racism, stands in defense of disadvantaged and oppressed peoples in the 21st century. From the origins of the Free African Society through the involvement of the AME clergy and lay in the Civil War of the 1860s and the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, the AMEC has preached salvation from sin and deliverance from bondage. The mission expanded to others within the African Diasporas in the Americas, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe. Whether in schools, seminaries, hospitals or social-services centers, the AME Church has lived the gospel outside its sanctuaries. This mandate still informs its ministry, vision and mission in the Church’s third century of existence.

The Mission

Our mission is to love God, love people, and make disciples by spreading the Gospel, and love of Jesus Christ through our ministry, our worship, and our Kingdom-building work.

Our mission is an extension of the mission of the AME Church, which is to minister to the social, spiritual and physical development of all people.

The Vision

At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost and to serve the needy. It is also the duty of the church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.

The Purposes

The ultimate purposes are:
  • to make available God’s biblical principles,
  • to spread Christ’s liberating gospel and
  • to provide continuing programs that will enhance the entire social development of all people.

The Objectives

In order to meet the needs at every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall implement strategies to train all members in
  • Christian Discipleship
  • Christian leadership
  • current teaching methods and materials
  • the history and significance of the AME Church
  • God’s biblical principles
  • social development, all of which should be applied to daily living.