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AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE DEPARTMENT OF GLOBAL WITNESS AND MINISTRY

Dr. George F. Flowers Executive Director

Bishop McKinley Young

Senior Bishop

Bishop Reginald T. Jackson

Host Bishop & President, Council of Bishop

Bishop John F. White

Commission Chair

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie

President, General Board

HILTON HOTEL ATLANTA, GEORGIA JUNE 25-28, 2018

The Executive Officer of Mission

Dr. George F. Flowers The Department of Global Witness and Ministry

African Methodist Episcopal Church

A Vision of Faithfulness in God's Mission

Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! I'm pleased to submit this annual report on the work and stewardship of the Department of

Global Witness and Ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This report includes all of those things required per Discipline, but it goes beyond statistical

data. This report will hopefully be a "snapshot" of the real work done, real efforts made and real lives changed.

This report will hopefully show that from disaster ravaged areas in the United States of America to places of struggle in the Caribbean to places of strife and challenge in India to places of struggle on the African Continent, the Department of Global Witness and Ministry has been an agent of change, an advocate for progress and a source of solace and hope and meaningful assistance.

Ours is a world that badly needs the life-changing Gospel to be offered not only by our preaching, but by our work to bring wholeness, liberation and well being. I'm glad that in some small way, the Department ? in partnership with the Women's Missionary Society, SADA, Church World Service and like minded ecumenical and nongovernmental organizations has played a role in spreading the Gospel in tangible ways.

I thank God and the Church for the opportunity to serve. I especially thank those of you who have personally been of support and encouragement to me as I have journeyed on this path of mission. I recognize that I have not been alone, but you my brothers and sisters have been a blessing in innumerable ways. I pray God's continued blessings on the church of my birth and choice.

GWM COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

? Christian Men's Fellowship/Corporate Entities Annual Christmas "N" July

? Church World Service ? Connectional Women's Missionary Society ? Nazareth AME Church (Georgetown, SC) ? Charleston-Base Water Mission International ? Jackson-Davenport Vision Care ? Dr. William Sasser, DDS ? MUSC (Medical University of SC)

MISSION TRIPS

? Delice, Haiti (Dedication of the Bishop Sarah Frances Davis Outpatient Health Clinic)

? Soweto, South Africa ? Global Development Council ?

Maseru, Lesotho ? Kenya ? Water International Mission Walk

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NUMBER OF MEDICAL MISSION TRIPS/MED-STUDENTS

3

1. Dr. William Sasser, DDS

Ecuador

2. MUSC (Medical University of SC)

Haiti

3. MUSC (Medical University of SC)

Kenya

The Global Witness Leader

Bishop John F. White The Commission Chairperson

Mission Statement

The Department of Global Witness and Ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church represents a liberating and reconciling people who are the sons and daughters of Richard Allen. Through initiatives and programs the department pursues a Global Mission in ministry, witness, and gospel proclamation so that the people of God may be liberated spiritually and materially and reconciled to each other through the Holy Spirit. This is our mandate for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Vision Statement

To see the African Methodist Episcopal Church Movement alive, vibrant, growing and yearning to spread the Good news of Christ Jesus throughout the world by Word, Deed, and Sign for over 200 years.

Global Witness and Ministry Commission 2016-2020

Bishop John F. White, Commission Chairman Dr. George F. Flowers, Executive Director

Mrs. Shirley C. Reed, President, Women's Missionary Society Ms. Wanda Ringgold, Director, Young People's and Children's Division Mr. Chinelo Tyler, President, Young People's and Children's Division

Mr. Robert Nicholas, Executive Director, AME-SADA

Commission Members

The Reverend Dr. Ronald E. Braxton, 1st Vice Chairman

The Reverend Dr. Caesar R. Richburg, 2nd Vice Chairman

Mrs. Sharon S. Banks, Recording Secretary

Mr. Michael Cousin, Jr., Assistant Recording Secretary

First District

Eleventh District

The Reverend David Cousin

Mr. Jamerien P. Moore

Second District The Reverend Gregory L. Edmond

Twelfth District Dr. Dorothy Henderson

Third District Ms. Sharon S. Banks

Thirteenth District Ms. LaTanya Germany

Fourth District Mr. Michael A. Cousin, Jr.

Fourteenth District The Reverend Katurah Cooper

Fifth District Ms. Ka'Dijah Brown

Fifteenth District Mrs. Tshepang Mmusi

Sixth District Mr. Charles Murphy

Sixteenth District The Reverend Andrew Morris Grant

Seventh District Ms. Joi Artis

Seventeenth District The Reverend Moses Achola

Eighth District Ms. Stephanie Burks

Eighteenth District Ms. Sandra Aedige

Ninth District The Reverend Bobby Cox

Nineteenth District Mr. Abraham Kgaile

Tenth District The Reverend Mittie Muse

Twentieth District Ms. Passion Musa

At-Large Members The Reverend Dr. Ronald E. Braxton (2); The Reverend Dr. Caesar R. Richburg (7); Mr. James C. Bonner, Jr. (9); The Reverend David Green, Sr. (11); Ms. Sandra Lucas (12)

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