Religion

AME Church Being Investigated by The Federal Government for Allegedly Mishandling $90 Million in Retirement Funds

      The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), a predominantly Black church, is facing two lawsuits alleging that the global denomination’s retirement fund was mismanaged. According to the claims, the Nashville-based church misappropriated $90 million in retirement funds intended for thousands of pastors and other church retirees. […]

Religion

Investiture Service Welcomes Pastor Henry E. Green, III, To Mt. Hermon AME Fort Lauderdale

On Sunday, March 27, Mt Hermon AME Church Fort Lauderdale celebrated the Investiture Service welcoming Rev. Henry E. Green, III as its 33rd pastor. The remarkably historic event was noteworthy for several reasons: Pastor Trae, as he is affectionately known, is replacing his father, the Rev. Henry E. Green, Jr., Presiding Elder of the Celebrated Central District, who pastored Mt. Hermon the previous 8 years; it’s the first appointment where the son becomes his father’s immediate successor; and the manifestation of love and community support characterizing the well-attended affair. […]

Religion

“God’s Hands at Work”

     On March 25th RAM (Remote Area Medical) a non-profit organization set up its 2nd Annual Pop-up Clinic, which was hosted by Mount Olivet S.D.A. Church, under the leadership of Dr. Fred Batten, Jr., Pastor. The event took place at Joseph C. Carter Park which was transformed into a FREE Clinic venue for the next 2 days. RAM partnered with Mount Olivet and provided FREE Vision (eye exams, glaucoma testing, and glasses made on site); Dental (fillings, cleanings, and extractions); Medical (general medical, Women’s Health, and more) during this 2-day clinic. […]