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AME Jeopardy Facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What year was the AME Church founded and where was it founded? | The AME Church was founded in 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| What are the four Episcopal Districts composed of one state and what are the states that make up the Districts. | 6th District (Georgia), 7th District (South Carolina), 9th District (Alabama), 10th District (Texas) |
| Who are the Four Horsemen? | Richard Allen, founder and First Elected and Consecrated Bishop William Paul Quinn, Fourth Elected and Consecrated Bishop Daniel Payne, Sixth Elected and Consecrated Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, Twelfth Elected and Consecrated Bishop |
| When and where was the first General Conference held? | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; April 1816 |
| Who was the first person elected a Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; where and when was he born and what was his birth name? | Reverend Daniel Coker -1780/Baltimore, Maryland– Isaac Wright |
| The Doctrines and Discipline of the AME Church first edition was published in what year and by whom? | Published in 1817 by Richard Allen and Jacob Tapsico |
| How much money did Bishop Richard Allen pay for his freedom? | Two thousand continental dollars |
| What are the three types of membership in the AME Church; be able to distinguish the difference in the three types? | Full, Probationary, Preparatory |
| What is the new Motto for the AME Church adopted at the 2008 General Conference? | The AME Motto is “God our Creator, Christ our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit our Comforter, Humankind our Family.” |
| What are the five conferences convened in the AME Church? | Church Conference, Quarterly Conference, District Conference, Annual Conference, General Conference |
| Who consecrated Bishop Richard Allen and in what year? | Bishop Francis Asbury of the Methodist Episcopal Church consecrated Bishop Richard Allen in 1816. |
| In 1819, who became the first woman authorized to preach in the AME Church and in what year was her autobiography published? | Ms. Jarena Lee – 1836 was the first publishing her autobiography |
| What are the basic colors of the AME Church Emblem and what do they represent? | White represents purity and Purple represents Christ’s blood on the cross. |
| What does the designation Senior Bishop mean? | The Senior Bishop is the oldest active Bishop in point of election. |
| Name the women who have been elected as Bishops in order of election number and year of election. | The Right Reverend Vashti M. McKenzie 2000 (117) The Right Reverend Carolyn Tyler Guidry 2004 (122) The Right Reverend Sarah Frances Taylor Davis 2004 (126) |
| What year was the first Self Denial Program held? | The first Self Denial Program was held in January 1948. |
| Name the divisions of the YPD and give the age levels. | Mother Sunbeams ages 2-6 Allen Stars ages 7-12 Young People's Auxiliary ages 13-17 Young Adult Division ages 18-26 |
| What are the two sacraments? | The two sacraments are Baptism and the Lord's Supper. |
| How many Stewards may serve each local church? Be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of stewards. | Not fewer than three (3) nor more than nineteen (19) Stewards may serve the local church. |
| Name six (6) of the AME Colleges and Schools and where they are located. | Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH; Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL; Paul Quinn College, Dallas, TX; Allen University, Columbia, SC; |
| What are the Five Methods of Voting? | 1. By silent assent (general consent) 2. By voice (via voice or oral) 3. By division (show of hands or standing) 4. By Roll Call (yea or nay) 5. By ballot (written) |
| The first Self Denial Program was held in what month and year? | January 19, 1948 |
| What are the dates of Self Denial Week? | May 7-14 |
| Name the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church and identify the year of each Bishop’s consecration? | Richard Allen -1816, Morris Brown - 1828, Edward Waters - 1836, William Paul Quinn- 1844 |
| What four Bishops were elected during the 2000 General Conference? | Bishop Richard Allen Norris Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie Bishop Gregory Gerald McKenzie Ingram Bishop Preston Warren Williams, II |
| What state is home to two Episcopal Districts; what are the two districts? | Pennsylvania - 1st and 3rd Episcopal District |
| What is the significance of the year “1793”? | The year Richard Allen purchased the Blacksmith Shop |
| What does “ATM” stand for “True Love Waits Campaign”? | Abstinent Til Marriage |
| According to the Book of Discipline of the AME Church who is the President of the Annual Conference? | The Presiding Bishop |
| When admitted on trail, the preachers shall posses what documents and knowledge of what church leader? | The Book of Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Holy Bible, an African Methodist Church Hymnal, and knowledge of Richard Allen. |
| At what levels of the church are YPD Directors appointed? | Area and Episcopal |
| What is the Benediction? | A prayer/blessing at the end of the service |
| What are the primary duties of a Stewardess? | Primary duties of Stewardesses are to assist the Stewards in the discharge of their duties relative to the rituals of Baptism and the Lords Supper. |
| What is the highest Judicatory Body of the AME Church? | The Judicial Council |
| How often does the Connectional Lay Organization meet? | Every odd-numbered year |
| What is the supreme governing body of the AME Church? | The General Conference |
| Whose remains are entombed together in the Crypt at Mother Bethel AME Church? | Bishop Richard Allen, Sarah Allen and Bishop Morris Brown |
| From 1797 to his death on March 26, 1831, Richard Allen and the members of Mother Bethel AME Church were part of a vast network of people operating what venue in the Road to Freedom for Slaves? | A station on the Underground Railroad |
| What is the primary purpose of Sunday-Church School? | The major teaching and training agency in the AME Church |
| What board is nominated by the Pastor and elected by the members; what are the age and membership requirements for the nominee? | The Trustees – Nominee must be at least 18 years old – member of local church for at least six (6) months and a member of the AME Church for not less than two (2) years (except in case of missions or new work) |
| What Presidential Candidate took a Prayerful Portrait with Bishops of the church? | President Barack Obama |
| What is the governing body of the local church; what is the composition of this governing body? | The Official Board |
| Which WMS Commission partner with community agencies and organizations involved in eradicating poverty and hunger? | Commission on Christian Social Action |
| What Episcopal District is the birthplace of 22 of the Elected and Consecrated Bishops? | 7th Episcopal District |
| This famous AME born February 14, 1818 was an American abolitionist, editor, orator, author statesman and reformer; a true humanitarian he was fond of saying “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong”. | Who was Frederick Douglas |
| Who is the Senior Bishop of the Church and where does the Senior Bishop Preside? | Bishop John Richard Bryant - 4th Episcopal District |
| The President of the General Board is elected how often | Biennially |
| What Bishop is prohibited from being the President of the General Board? | President of the Council of Bishop |
| What is the name of the oldest black periodical in America? | The Christian Recorder |
| Which AME College/University is the oldest private historically black college/university in America? | Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio |
| What Bishop served as the first President of Wilberforce after its purchase by the AME Church in 1863? | Bishop Daniel A. Payne |
| The YPD Website was created during what administration and what is the Web address to this site? | Cryer – Gauthier 2003-2007 www.ameypd.com |
| Which organization in the local church has the mission to teach, train, nurture, prepare and recruit adults and children in God’s Word for Christian Service. | Church School |
| What is the official Men’s Ministry of the AME Church and what is its chief goal? | Sons of Allen – The chief goal is to lead men, especially black men in the 21st century, into a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ. |
| What is the age limit for candidates for admission to itinerant ministerial orders? | 60 years old |
| Which church official has administrative and advisory supervision over local pastors, itinerant preachers, local preachers and lay workers through the District Conference and Church School Convention? | Presiding Elder |
| “We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world”. | WMS Mission Statement |
| What are the colors of the Connectional Lay Organization? | Blue and White |
| An Applicant for Life Membership in the WMS must be recommended by the Local Level after how many years of meritorious service? | 25 years |
| What YPD Officer is the only Episcopal delegate to the Quadrennial Convention? | Episcopal President |
| How many years was Bishop Richard Allen in active service to the AME Church? | 15 years |
| According to the Book of Discipline of the AME Church how often shall the Official Board of every mission, circuit or station meet? | at least once every month |
| Bishops are bound by the laws of the church to retire upon the General Conference nearest which birthday? | 75th Birthday |
| Name the founders of the first black Masonic Lodge, name the lodge and year founded. | The founders of the first black Masonic Lodge were Richard Allen and Absalom Jones. The lodge was named African Lodge 459 and founded June 24, 1797. |
| Bishops are elected by majority vote of the General Conference for how long? | : Elected for Life |
| What National Recording Artist/Stellar winner once served as the 12th District YPD President? | : Smokie Norful |
| What is the designation of a traveling AME Minister of two full years? | Deacon |
| What is the total number of Bishops elected and consecrated as of July 2008? | 130 |
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