The Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church is here to serve you! We are honored to be led by Bishop George D. Crenshaw, Presiding Bishop of the Northeastern Episcopal District and Chairman of the Health Committee, Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church. We thank the entire Board of Bishops of the A.M.E. Zion Denomination for their unwavering support.
A few highlights from Summer 2025:
We were delighted to serve during the July 2025 Connectional Council of the A.M.E. Zion Church and at the 13th Quadrennial Connectional Lay Council Convention (CLC) in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Health Suite Services at CC and CLC July 2025: A dedicated team of certified, licensed healthcare professionals and a wonderful volunteer administrative team provided health care services—such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks—attended to emergencies, and offered health coaching. The team was available to the hundreds in attendance over the eight days.
Free Exercise and Health Sessions
In collaboration with our partner, Temple Builders Fitness Ministry, owned by Minister Cliff Barnett, Jr., we offered free chair exercise classes during CLC. Attendees also had the chance to experience chair yoga and stretching sessions aimed at invigorating their minds, bodies, and spirits. The Young Adults of the CLC also led a mindfulness session on one of the days.
Health Ambassadors’ Luncheon during CLC
The Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church sponsored a Health Ambassadors’ Luncheon for over 85 attendees, including Bishop George D. Crenshaw, Bishop and Missionary Supervisor Daran Mitchell, Bishop and Missionary Supervisor Michael A. Frencher, Dr. Joseph K. Davis, President of the Connectional Lay Council, and lay leaders from across the country. During the luncheon, the Health Ministry, led by Dr. Beysolow, provided valuable information on “Starting/Enhancing a Health Ministry in Your Congregation – the nuts and bolts.” We were blessed to have Mrs. Felicia Foye, representing one of our national partners, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), share helpful resources and tips on diabetes prevention and management, including the 60-second Diabetes Risk Test.
Two of our Episcopal Area Health Coordinators from the South-Atlantic Episcopal District (Reverend Andrea Afolabi-Jallah, RN, BSN) and the Piedmont District (Joyce Floyd, RN, BSN) served as speakers. Rev. Afolabi-Jallah shared the tools needed to create an impactful health ministry and how to adopt a service ministry mindset. Nurse Floyd also demonstrated how she shared information on prostate cancer at her church. Another national partner, the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), provided vital resources for our congregations on diagnosing and managing prostate cancer, along with an AME Zion link with resources designed for church leadership to share information with their congregations. Temple Builders Fitness Ministry offered life-saving information through a Christ-centered approach on healthy eating and exercise for longevity.
Find out more about the Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church
Watch prior episodes of the Prescribing Positivity series on AMEZTV, your go-to channel for holistic health and wellness, hosted by the Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church. Here, we aim to uplift and empower individuals towards optimal well-being. Through insightful discussions with medical and public health specialists, we provide expert advice, practical tips, and information tailored to nourish the mind, body, and spirit.
Prior articles written by the Office of Health Ministry of the A.M.E. Zion Church may be found in the Health and Wellness Section in the Star of Zion.
Contact us via email at healthministry@amezion.org
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