Early years
What does AMEC stand for?
What is African Methodist Episcopal Church
What are the names of the Bishop and Supervisor of the 11th Episcopal District?
Rev. Marvin C. Zanders, III, Presiding Bishop and Mrs. Winifred Houston Zanders Episcopal Supervisor
How many years are in between general conferences?
4
What's the name of the church that refused to let African American's (including Richard Allen) kneel to pray causing them to leave?
St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church
What year was the AME Church first established as an independent Black "denomination" in the United States?
Year 1816
What is the A.M.E. Church motto?
"God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family"
How many churches are on the St Petersburg District?
Name the churches ranked 1-3 on the St Petersburg District.
15 churches
#1-Greater Mt. Zion AME Church - St Petersburg
#2 Mt Olive AME Church - Clearwater
#3 Historic Bethel AME Church - St Petersburg
Who was the first elected and consecrated bishop of the AME Church?
Bishop Richard Allen
How much did Richard Allen pay for his freedom
2000 continental dollars
Who founded the AME Church?
Richard Allen
How old was Richard Allen when he was converted?
Age 17
What Bishop holds the position of Lay Commission chair?
Bishop Stafford Wicker
Who was the first elected female bishop in the AME Church?
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
What was their new organization first called when Richard Allen and others walked out of St George Methodist Church in 1787?
Free African Society (FAS)
What is the name of the first AME church and where is it located?
Mother Bethel AME Church in Philadelphia, PA
What are the names of the Elder and Consultant of the St. Petersburg District?
Dr. David W. Green, Sr Presiding Elder and Mrs. Kimberly Cephus Green Consultant
What is the Lay organization commissioned to do?
Teach, train, and empower its members for lay ministry, global ministry, and service following the tenets of Jesus Christ.
What committee is responsible for the assignment of bishops?
The episcopal committee.
Who are the "Four Horsemen" of the AME Church?
Richard Allen, William Paul Quinn, Daniel A. Payne, and Henry M. Turner
What year and where was Richard Allen born?
February 14, 1760 in Delaware.
What four colors and two symbols make up the AME Logo?
White, black, red and green. The cross and the anvil.
Who holds the position of connectional Lay president, director of Lay activities and young adult representative?
President Matikane Abednedi Makiti
DOLA Patricia Wright
YAR Jamesha Williams
What was the name of Richard Allen's first wife?
What was the name of Richard Allen's second wife?
Flora - first
Sarah - Second