Early years
Who founded the AME Church, what year and where
What year was the AME Church established formally as a denomination
The AME Church was founded by Richard Allen in 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The AME Church was established formally as a denomination in 1816. This was the first National Black Church in the United States.
REF: 2016-AME Discipline Page 11
What is the name of the Bishop of the 11th Episcopal District of the AME Church
When will he retire
What is the Supervisor's name
The Right Rev. Frank Madison Reid, III is the bishop of the 11th Episcopal District
He was elected and consecrated the 138th bishop and will retire 2024
The supervisor's name is Marlaa' Hall-Reid
Ref: 2016- AMEC Discipline Page 720 and AMEC Web
How many conferences does the AME Church have and name them (Hint: begin with church conference)
There are five (5) conferences in the AME church: Church, Quarterly, District, Annual, General
Ref: 2016 Discipline Page 816
What is the Steward Board in the AME Church?
The number of stewards for each church shall not be fewer than ___nor more than ____.
Stewards are nominated how often?
Stewards are nominated by the ________ and confirmed by the ______ _______.
The Steward Board are the spiritual leaders of the AME church.
Not fewer than (3) nor more than (19).
Nominated for a term of one year but the same person may be nominated annually.
Nominated by the pastor and confirmed by the Quarterly Conference
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 85,86
What is the AME Church motto
God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit our Comforter, Humankind our Family.
Ref: 2016- AMEC Discipline Page 707
Who was the first person elected a bishop of the AME church and in what year
Daniel Coker, born Isaac Wright was the first elected bishop of the AME Church
Coker was elected by the delegates at the first General Conference in Philadelphia in 1816, but he deferred to Richard Allen. Therefore, Coker was the first person elected bishop but Richard Allen was the first person elected and consecrated.
Ref: AMEC History web
How many women have been elected as Bishops in the AME church
Which one retired at the 2021 General Conference
Five (5) women have been elected as Bishops of the AME Church.
1. The Right Reverend Vashti M. McKenzie 2. The Right Reverend Carolyn Tyler Guidry 3. The Right Reverend Sarah Frances Taylor Davis 4. E. Anne Henning Byfield 5. Rev Francine A. Brookins
Bishop Vashti McKenzie retired at the 2021 General Conference
Ref: 2016- AME Discipline Page 717-719 and AMEC web
What is the highest conference of the AME church, when does it meet and where is the next one
The General Conference is the highest conference which meets every 4 years and the next one is scheduled for 2024 in Cincinnati, Oh
Ref: 2016-Discipline 159, 252 and AMEC web
What are the duties of the Trustee Board
The trustees manage all the temporal concerns of the church. (Example: take care of all church property)
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 89
Name the six (6) conferences that make up the Eleventh Episcopal District
Florida Conference, Central Conference, South Conference, West Coast Conference, East Conference, and the Bahamas Conference
Ref: 2016- AMEC Discipline Page 283
When and where was Richard Allen Born
How much did Richard Allen pay for his freedom
Richard Allen was born a slave on February 14,1760 in Philadelphia, PA
In 1780 Allen bought his freedom at a cost of $2000 continental dollars (approximately $36,364 in modern U.S. dollars), by working extra jobs on his own time over a period of five years.
He was allowed (by his owner) to buy his freedom in 1783 for 2000 continental dollars.
Ref: AMEC History web
Name the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and fourth elected and consecrated Bishops of the AME Church
1. Richard Allen 2. Morris Brown 3. Edward Waters 4. William Paul Quinn
These bishops also have Institutions of Higher Education named after them:
Allen University-Columbia, SC and Richard Allen Chapel-Dallas, TX
Morris Brown College - Atlanta, GA
Edward Waters College - Jacksonville, FL
Paul Quinn College - Dallas, TX
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 3- Bishops
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline- Page728-729 Institutions of Higher Education
What is the supreme governing body of the AME Church?
The supreme governing body is The General Conference
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 160
What are the main functions of the stewardesses
The main duties of the Stewardesses are to assist the Stewards in the discharge of their duties relative to the rituals of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 92
What is the AME Discipline and when was the first edition published
The AME Discipline is a book containing the laws and doctrine of the AME Church. The First edition was published in 1817
Ref: 2016- AMEC Discipline Page 1 and AMEC History web
What is the name of the forerunner of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (Hint: FAS)
The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society (FAS) which Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established in Philadelphia in 1787 after walking out of St. George's Methodist church because of discrimination.
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 709
Bishops are elected for how long
A bishop may not be assigned to the same episcopal district for more than _____ consecutive quadrennium's (4 year terms)
Bishops are elected for life but are required to retire at age 75 (from active assignment).
No more than two consecutive quadrennium's (total 8 years)
At what conference are the pastors and presiding elders given their assignments
How long are these assignments
Pastors and Presiding Elders are given their assignments at the Annual Conference
The assignments are for one year
What does WMS mean?
What does YPD mean?
What does RAYAC mean?
What does SOA mean?
What does YAR mean?
WMS: Women's Missionary Society
YPD: Young People's and Children's Division
RAYAC: Richard Allen Young Adult Council
SOA: Sons of Allen
YAR: Young Adult Representative
Ref: AMEC Discipline Page 812 and 479
What are the two sacraments of the AME church.
Baptism and Holy Communion
Ref: 2016- AMEC Discipline Page 29
What is the name of the first AME Church in the United States and where is it located
What three (3) people are entombed there
"Mother Bethel" African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, is the first AME Church in the nation and was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1794 by Richard Allen
Bishop Richard Allen, his wife Sarah and Bishop Morris Brown are entombed in the basement of "Mother Bethel".
Ref: AMEC History web
Who is the senior bishop of the AME Church and where does he preside
Senior Bishop: The oldest, active bishop, in point of election, shall be known as the Senior Bishop for ceremonial purposes only.
Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr, (Elected 115) is the senior bishop and presently presides in the 10 Episcopal District (Texas)
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 173, 717 and AMEC web
Who presides over the annual conference
The bishop presides over the Annual Conference
Ref: 2016 AMEC Discipline Page 164
The mission of this organization is to teach, train and nurture adults, young adults, college students, teenagers and children in God's Word, preparing them for Christian services by emphasizing Christian principles
This is the mission of the Church School in the local church
Ref: 2016-AMEC Discipline Page 95
What is the official doctrinal stewardship rule for giving in the AME Church
Tithing is the official stewardship position of the AME Church.
Ref: 2016- AMEC Discipline Page 53