The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church's Motto is:
“God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit Our Comforter, Humankind Our Family.”
our statement of faith - the apostle's creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead; and buried. The third day he arose from the dead’ he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.
The mission
The Mission of the AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people.
THE VISION
At every level of the Connection (denomination) and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is: 1) to seek out and save the lost, and 2) to serve the needy. It is also the duty of Church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.
THE PURPOSES
The ultimate purposes are:
- Make available God’s biblical principles,
- Spread Christ’s liberating gospel, and
- Provide continuing programs which will enhance the social development of all people.
THE OBJECTIVE
In order to meet the needs of every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall implement strategies to train all members in:
- Christian discipleship,
- Christian leadership,
- Current teaching methods and materials,
- The history and significance of the AME Church,
- God’s biblical principles, and
- Social development to which all should be applied to daily living.