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NAAMC invites you to GO BEYOND and grow in your understanding of how to equip and mobilize the African American missionary and the African American Church.
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Followers that Lead
For people who’ve experienced any form of elementary school education, whether a public or private institution, they’ve heard of the game ‘follow the leader’. Remembering a teacher's voice softly yet firmly saying, “class get into a sing file line, follow your class leader to the cafeteria.”. This experience which seems common, transcending culture, time and spaces; is absolutely Biblical and Missional in nature. Consider for thought, followers are not always meant to lead,
Community Care is a Community Charge
Caring for others is an essential, natural part of the life of a believer. Paul tells us to “outdo each other in doing good” (Romans 12:10). On the spectrum of wellness, giving of yourself to care for another as a believer is what we do (living sacrifice).
Called to Move When the World Shakes
There is something deeply powerful in the quiet determination of Luke 9:51. Jesus, fully aware of the suffering that awaited Him, set His face toward Jerusalem and walked into His calling with resolve.
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Followers that Lead
For people who’ve experienced any form of elementary school education, whether a public or private institution, they’ve heard of the game ‘follow the leader’. Remembering a teacher's voice softly yet firmly saying, “class get into a sing file line, follow your class leader to the cafeteria.”. This experience which seems common, transcending culture, time and spaces; is absolutely Biblical and Missional in nature. Consider for thought, followers are not always meant to lead,
Jaclyn Green
Jun 172 min read
Community Care is a Community Charge
Caring for others is an essential, natural part of the life of a believer. Paul tells us to “outdo each other in doing good” (Romans 12:10). On the spectrum of wellness, giving of yourself to care for another as a believer is what we do (living sacrifice).
Danielle Stephenson
May 152 min read
Called to Move When the World Shakes
There is something deeply powerful in the quiet determination of Luke 9:51. Jesus, fully aware of the suffering that awaited Him, set His face toward Jerusalem and walked into His calling with resolve.
Eddy Paul Thomas
May 12 min read
Celebrating Rev. Jaclyn Green: A New Chapter for NAAMC’s Mission Work
We are thrilled to announce that Rev. Jaclyn Michelle Green has joined the National African American Missions Council as our new...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Dr. Marcia Ann Mims Coppertino, PhD, Accepts Role as Director of Public Relations at The National African American Missions Council
The National African American Missions Council (NAAMC) is proud to announce that Dr. Marcia Ann Mims Coppertino, PhD, has accepted the posit
Eddy Paul Thomas
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Nataki Johnson Appointed as Senior Director of Partnerships at The National African American Missions Council
The National African American Missions Council (NAAMC) is excited to announce that Nataki Johnson has been named Senior Director of Partners
Eddy Paul Thomas
Oct 25, 20241 min read
Prison Ministry as Cross-cultural Mission
A Video: Click below to watch. Mark Walker recently gave a ground-breaking message* at the annual Correctional Ministry and Chaplains...
Rev. Don Allsman
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Introducing Dr. Marcia Coppertino, Director of Marketing and Communications
Marcia Ann Mims Coppertino, Ph.D is The National African American Missions Council Director of Marketing and Communications and has been...
Organizational Announcement
Sep 20, 20232 min read
Introducing Fifina Lawrence, Our New Director of Member Care
My name is Fifina (Fye-fee-nah) and I am originally from Atlanta, GA, but in December of 2021 on a trip to Oklahoma, I felt the Lord...
Organizational Announcement
Sep 20, 20233 min read
Creating a Safe Space in Missions: Fostering Safety, Respect, and Dignity in Safe Spaces
The National African American Missions Council (NAAMC) has long advocated the transformative power of missions work in shaping lives and...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Beacons of Hope and Unity: Constructing the Path to Healing in a Post-Affirmative Action Era
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down Affirmative Action has sent shockwaves through various segments of American society,...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jul 3, 20233 min read
Embracing Juneteenth: A Guide for Majority Culture Ministries
Dear Friends, As we approach Juneteenth, it's a time of profound reflection, celebration, and awareness for Black and African American...
Eddy Paul Thomas
Jun 18, 20233 min read
Transformation in Tanzania
Bishop Charles Sekelwa has served for 38 years in various leadership capacities in Tanzania, Africa with the Charismatic Episcopal Church.
Rev. Don Allsman
Apr 20, 20223 min read
Why Black History Month?
“Forgetting What’s Behind” or “Remembrance that Gives Hope?” You may have heard objections to Black History Month, or maybe even had...
Don Allsman and Rickie Bradshaw
Feb 24, 20225 min read
The Privilege of Having a Relationship with NAAMC
I attended my first NAAMC conference in McLean, VA, in June of 2019, in my role of Director of Equity and Diversity for TEAM. I arrived...
Marti Williams
Dec 16, 20212 min read
Making Bold Moves
Have you noticed how bold the kingdom of darkness has become recently? Satan and his army are not holding any punches when it comes to...
Pastor Adrian Reeves
Nov 27, 20212 min read
Equality Before God
Please read Luke 7:36-50 “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a...
Dr. Daryl "Bones" Jones and Martha Y. Stevenson-Jones
Aug 27, 20214 min read
Getting Into God's Rest
In Ruth 1:16-17, Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you...
Eustacia Kalepe
Aug 18, 20212 min read
Weaving Strategy into African American Missions
In July 1974 in Lausanne, Switzerland, Ralph Winter sounded the trumpet that something was lacking in our mission strategy. He awakened...
Pastor Dennis Washington
Jul 31, 20213 min read
A Barefoot Encounter with God?
When I lived in the Cayman Islands for three years, I would frequently take visitors to a little town called Hell. The visitors got a...
Steven A. Beverly
Jul 23, 20213 min read
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