Varick Children's Ministry 

The mission of Varick’s Children Ministry is to foster spiritual formation, leadership development, scholastic reengagement and cultural enrichment for children in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

In order to fulfill this mission, Varick’s Children Ministry will promote a program that will help children:

1. Build a relationship with God
2. Learn the Word of God
3. Grow in Christian character
4. Grow in the ability to worship
5. Succeed academically
6. Develop healthy lifestyles
7. Understand the history, doctrines, traditions and polity of the A.M.E. Zion Church
8. Become active members in their church

Scripture

“Even a child makes himself known by his actions, whether his deeds are pure or right.” (Proverbs 20:11)

Prayer

Lord what I am not, make me. What I know not, teach me. What I have not, give me. Amen.

Colors

Red (Jesus’ blood) and White (innocence)

Theme Song

“Jesus Loves Me”

“Jesus Loves VARICK’S CHILDREN” (words by Dr. Helen Scott-Carter)

About The Symbol

Left arch: Name of the denomination

Right arch: Name of the Children’s Ministry

“C” filled with children: Children of all ages

1796: Founding year of the A.M.E. Zion Church

1996: Birth year of VARICK’S CHILDREN as a Christian Education Department ministry

James Varick: Founder and first bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 Purpose

To cultivate spiritual growth and spiritual development among persons 13-21. They also provide representation for the youth of this denomination. VICYC coordinates their activities, channel their concerns and present their collective contributions to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.

Colors

Red (blood of Jesus) and Purple (royalty)

Theme Song

“They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”

 

Organization

The Young Adult in Christian Ministries was accepted as the third division of the Christian Education Department at the 1986 Convention on Christian Education (Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina). In 1990, history records YACM as officially organized at the Convention on Christian Education at Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina.

Functions

Purpose

To encourage and motivate young adults to maintain committed lives to Christ and practice Christian principles. Provide an atmosphere in which young adults can develop and demonstrate their skills, talents and abilities to the furthering of Christian Education within and throughout the Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Short Term Goals

To develop workshops, seminars, task forces, revivals, retreats, panel discussions and activities that will enrich both the social and spiritual lives of young adults.​

Membership

The Young Adults in Christian Ministries shall be composed of all young adults between the ages of 22 and 40 in the AME Zion denomination. However, allowances will be made on all levels for those whose life circumstances dictate a younger age that they are no longer youths. Memberships can be purchased online at http://mkt.com/yacmamez

Colors

Red

Symbolizes power and the redemptive work of the blood of Jesus. It is also the color used consistently by all divisions of the Christian Education Department.

Gold

Symbolizes royalty. We are a chosen people and part of a royal priesthood.

Description

Diamond is a jewel symbolizing Jesus, the (priceless) jewel, who is our Savior and Lord. The diamond is “superimposed” upon the cross, which is a symbol that Christ is our foundation. The Cross is a symbol of Calvary where Jesus bled and died for our salvation. The Cross bridges us to our precious jewel of salvation – Jesus – and the open cross represents the “Victory” of salvation. The colors are Red (cross), Gold (Jewel) and Black (lettering).

Theme Song

“Pass It On”

It only takes a spark to get a fire going
And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing That’s how it with God’s love;
Once you’ve experience it
You spread His love to everyone;
You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is spring, When all the trees are budding, The birds begin to sing
The flowers start their blooming; That’s how it is with God’s love, Once you’ve experienced it

You want to sing, it’s fresh like spring, You want to pass it on.

I wish for you, my friend,
This happiness that I’ve found. You can depend on Him
It matters not where you’re bound; I’ll shout it from the mountaintop
I want my world to know;
The Lord of love has come to me I want to pass it on.

Quadrennial Goal

The goal of the 2018-2022 Connectional Steering Committee is to engage, educate and elevate young adults to achieve holistic balance that will allow them to live beyond the bounds of the secular world and become credible, committed Christian disciples. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMEZ Christian Education

ACE is an operating body within the Christian Education Department of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Together, we serve as a resource for the development of credible, committed Christian disciples with a specific emphasis on discipleship with African-Americans and those throughout the African diaspora.

Learn more about the AME Zion Christian Education Department.

Our Mission

The Assembly of Christian Educators (ACE) is a body of dedicated, faithful, and committed Christians doing the will of God through educational ministry.  We endeavor to extend to all persons the mission of Jesus Christ through a holistic approach. We promote God’s Word, the importance of Christian nurture and the doctrines of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.  Therefore, it is our goal to develop: (1) discipleship, (2) personal growth, and (3) spiritual growth through training, educational resource sharing, stewardship, witnessing, outreach, and fellowship.

Our Objectives

The objectives of this organization shall be to enhance the implementation of the mandate of Jesus:  “Go ye therefore and teach all nations…”

• To provide a periodic forum for the presentation of ideas;
• To explore trends and share information with all Christian Educators in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church;
• To support and implement denominational programs and projects; and
• To satisfy requirements for denominational representation. 

Connectional Lay Council AME Zion  

 

We will do this by:

1. Developing ourselves and others as Christian disciples;
2. Helping others to know, worship and follow Christ in spirit and in truth;
3. Collaborating and cooperating across organizational, institutional and denominational boundaries to minister to the masses.

Our motto “Come with us to Christ” is the impetus for implementing ministries that are positive in transforming people’s lives spiritually, socially and economically; in promoting fellowship with God and other believers, as well as those who are not saved. We affirm our belief that no one is too old, too young, too rich, too poor, too saved or even too lost to benefit from the ministries offered by the Lay Council.

Membership in the Lay Council is not a prerequisite to benefit from the Lay Council’s ministries. However, all laity in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church are strongly encouraged to catch the vision for Christian Leadership, Accountability, Stewardship and Christian Service so that, together, we might usher in the Kingdom of God through the A. M. E. Zion Church.

MISSION

The mission of the Connectional Lay Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is to prepare and equip laity for life discipleship in the Kingdom of God by maintaining effective ministries that evangelize, encourage and edify the laity.

We will do this by:

1. Prepare laity for a life discipleship;
2. Equip laity for a life of discipleship;
3. Maintain effective ministries that:
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   • Encourage Laity
   • Edify Laity
    
    
    
    
    
    
   
    
   
    
   
    
   
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