Cyclopaedia of African Methodism (Classic Reprint)

Explore a thorough reference on the African Methodist Episcopal Church, listing ministers, churches, and locations across the nation.

This volume compiles biographical sketches, church histories, and notes on conferences, showing how the A. M. E. Church grew from coast to coast. It presents a wide snapshot of the movement’s people, places, and milestones in a single, accessible volume.

Readers will find profiles of early leaders and contemporary presiding elders, notes on church buildings and stations, and explanations of how general and local structures fit together. The entries cover a broad geographic sweep, illustrating the network of congregations and conferences that shaped this religious community.

• Biographical sketches of ministers and significant lay leaders
• Church histories and descriptions of notable stations
• Information on conferences, circuits, and organizational changes
• Geographic breadth across many states and cities

Ideal for readers seeking a reference on African American religious history, regional church development, or genealogical context within the A. M. E. Church.