YPD JEOPARDY/KNOW YOUR CHURCH

1. What year was the AME Church founded and where was it founded? ANS: The AME Church was founded in 1787 in , Pennsylvania

2. Name the four Episcopal Districts composed of one state and what are the states that make up the Districts. ANS: 6th District (), 7th District (South Carolina), 9th District (Alabama), 10th District ()

3. Who were the Four Horsemen? ANS: , founder and First Elected and Consecrated Bishop , Fourth Elected and Consecrated Bishop , Sixth Elected and Consecrated Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, Twelfth Elected and Consecrated Bishop

4. When and where was the first General Conference held? ANS: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; April 1816

5. Name the oldest black publishing house and which city and what district is it located. ANS: The oldest black publishing house is the AME Publishing House located in Nashville, TN. 13th Episcopal District.

6. When founded in 1874, what was the name of the first Missionary Society? ANS: Woman’s Parent Mite Missionary Society

7. When the society was renamed the Women’s Missionary Society at the General Conference of 1944, who was the President? ANS: Lucy Hughes

8. 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? ANS. Reverend -1780/, – Isaac Wright

9. The Doctrines and Discipline of the AME Church first edition was published in what year and by whom? ANS: Published in 1817 by Richard Allen and Jacob Tapsico

10. How much money did Bishop Richard Allen pay for his freedom? ANS: Two thousand continental dollars

11. Name five (5) of the twenty five Articles of Religion and be familiar with the full description of each Article. See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline pages 14-18 ANS: Of faith in the Holy Trinity, Of the word or Son of God, who was made very man, Of the resurrection of Christ, Of the Holy Ghost, The sufficiency of the holy scriptures for salvation, Of the old testament, Of the Original or Birth Sin, Of Free Will, Of the Justification of Man, Of Good Works, Of Works of Supererogation, Of Sin After Justification, Of the Church, O Purgatory, Of speaking in the congregation in such a Tongue as The People Understand, Of the Sacraments, Of Baptism, Of the Lord’s Supper, Of both Kinds, Of the one oblation of Christ, Finished upon the Cross, Of one Oblation of Christ Finished upon the Cross, Of the Marriage of Ministers, Of the Rites and Ceremonies of Churches, Of the rulers of the United States of America, Of the rulers of the United State of America, Of Christian men’s goods, Of Christian Man’s Oath,

12. Name five (5) of the nine (9) General Officers of the Church, give their official designation and be familiar with their responsibilities. See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline pages 143-144 ANS: Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr. –President /Publisher AME Church Sunday School Union Dr. Daryl Ingram – Executive Director, Department of Christian Education Dr. Richard Allen Lewis – Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Dr. George E. Flowers –Executive Director, Department of Global Witness and Ministry Rev. Dr. James Wade – Executive Director, Department of Church Growth and Development Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown – Historiographer/Executive Director, Research and Scholarship Dr. Jeffrey Cooper – General Secretary/Chief Information Officer Dr. Jerome V. Harris – Executive Director, Department of Annuity Investments and Insurance Dr. Calvin Sydnor, III – Editor, Christian Recorder

13. The following statement is a Part of What AME Organizations Purpose -”To provide meaningful resources training and guidance in all areas of church life which encourage full participation in the mission programs and activities of the entire church and this organization; ANS: See the 2012 Handbook of the YPD page 26

14. In what city, state and district was the first convention of the WMS held in 1947? ANS: New Orleans, LA /8th Episcopal District

15. What is the new Motto for the AME Church adopted at the 2008 General Conference? ANS: The AME Motto is “God our Creator, Christ our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit our Comforter, Humankind our Family.”

16. What does the acronym MOM mean in the Women’s Missionary Society and under what administration was it initiated? - ANS: Missionaries on the Move – Administration of Delores L. Kennedy-Williams

17. What are the five conferences convened in the AME Church? ANS: Church Conference, Quarterly Conference, District Conference, Annual Conference, General Conference

18. Who consecrated Bishop Richard Allen and in what year? ANS: Bishop Francis Asbury of the Methodist Episcopal Church consecrated Bishop Richard Allen in 1816.

19. In 1819, who became the first woman authorized to preach in the AME Church and in what year was her autobiography published? ANS: Ms. Jarena Lee – 1836 was the first publishing her autobiography

20. At the 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference (2012) two bishops were elected. Name them and what district/positions were they assigned? ANS: Bishop Clement W. Fugh, assigned to the 14th Episcopal District Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, assigned to the 20th Episcopal District

21. Who are the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President and 3rd Vice President of the Young Peoples and Children’s Division of the AME Church.? ANS: President-Jon A. Ingraham, 1st Vice President-KaDijah Brown- 2nd Vice President-Brain “Alex” Tukes, 3rd Vice President – Enercida Rodriguez

22. What are the basic colors of the AME Church Emblem and what do they represent? ANS: White represents purity and Purple represents Christ’s blood on the cross.

23. At the 2008 General Conference, which country was formally admitted to the Connection as its own Annual Conference and what was the Episcopal District of assignment? ANS. India -5th Episcopal District What District currently has the India Annual Conference?

24. Who was the first South African Bishop in the AME Church when and where was he elected and consecrated? ANS. Bishop Frances Herman Gow - 1956 General Conference convened in Kansas City, MO

25. What does the designation Senior Bishop mean? ANS: The Senior Bishop is the oldest active Bishop in point of election.

26. Name the women who have been elected as Bishops in order of election number and year of election. ANS. The Right Reverend Vashti M. McKenzie 2000 (117) The Right Reverend 2004 (122) The Right Reverend Sarah Frances Taylor Davis 2004 (126)

27. Who is the sixth President of the Connectional Lay Organization? ANS: Dr. Willie C. Glover

28. Which officers of the WMS are members of the General Conference? ANS: WMS President, WMS Treasurer, WMS, Editor of the WMS Magazine, YPD Director and YPD President See the 2012 Book of Discipline of the AME Church page 188.

29. Name the seven (7) commissions that may be organized at the Local Church and be familiar with their respective duties? See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline pages 74-79 ANS: The Commission on Membership and evangelism, (2). The Commission on Christian Education, (3). The Commission on Missions and Welfare, (4). The Commission on Stewardship and Finance, (5). The Commission of Public Relations, (6). The Commission on Christian Social Action, (7). The Commission on Health.

30. In February 2009, this AME Bishop was appointed to the President of the United States’ Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Initiatives. ANS: The Right Reverend Vashti Murphy McKenzie

31. In April 2010, this AME member participated in her third spaceflight mission. ANS: Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson

32. What does (YPDOTF) stand for in the Young People’s and Children’s Division of the AME Church this program was initiated under which administration? ANS: Young People’s Division on the Field –Wilhelmina Lawrence –William Watley

33. What year was the first Self Denial Program held? ANS: The first Self Denial Program was held in January 1948.

34. What is the Council of Bishops? Who will be the President of the Council of Bishops by the convening of the 18th Quadrennial Convention in July 2014 and what is the District of assignment? ANS: The Council of Bishops is the Executive Branch of the Connectional Church. It has the general oversight of the church during the interim of the General Conference See the 2012 Book of Discipline of the AME Church pages 115-117

35. What are the four districts composed of two states/and or islands (1). Identify the district (2) Identify the states and (3). Identify the Presiding Prelate ANS: 8th Episcopal District MS/LA The Right Reverend Julius H. McAllister, Sr. 11th Episcopal District /Bahamas The Right Reverend Adam J. Richardson, Jr. 12th Episcopal District OK/AR The Right Reverend Samuel L. Green, Sr. 13th Episcopal District TN/ KY The Right Reverend Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath

36. Name the divisions of the YPD and give the age levels. ANS: Mother Sunbeams ages 2-6 Allen Stars ages 7-12 Young People's Auxiliary ages 13-17 Young Adult Division ages 18-26

37. What are the two sacraments? ANS: The two sacraments are Baptism and the Lord's Supper.

38. How many Stewards may serve each local church? Be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of stewards ANS: Not fewer than three (3) nor more than nineteen (19) Stewards may serve the local church. See the 2012 Book of Discipline of the AME Church pages 64-69

39. Who was the first male Connectional YPD President and where was he elected? ANS: Harold Haughton – 5th Quadrennial Session - 1963 -

40. Name six (6) of the AME Colleges and Schools and where they are located. ANS: , Wilberforce, OH Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, FL , Dallas, TX Allen University, Columbia, SC Monrovia College, Monrovia, Liberia West Africa Abington School of Religion, Waco, TX College, , GA Shorter College, Little Rock, AR Sizane School, Zimbabwe Richard Allen Chapel, Dallas, TX Wilberforce Community College, Evaton, South Africa AME University, Monrovia, Liberia

41. What AME Bishop is assigned to an Episcopal District and also serves as the Ecumenical Officer? ANS: Bishop Reginald T. Jackson

42. The YPD Quadrennial voting members shall consist of what group of persons: ANS: Connectional Elected and appointed officers, Connectional Chairpersons of Standing Committees Episcopal and Conference presidents, and two (2) voting delegates (ages 13-26) from each conference.

43. The first Self Denial Program was held in what month and year? ANS: January 19, 1948

44. What are the dates of Self Denial Week? ANS: May 7-14

45. The first Connectional YPD President’s tenure began in 1945; what was her name? ANS: Mae Harrison

46. What does the acronym AME-SADA mean and where is the Headquarters for the organization? ANS: AME-SADA means African Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Development Agency Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.

47. Who is the President of the AME Church’s Judicial Council? ANS: Attorney Patricia M. Mayberry

48. Name the session, year and location of the last ten (10) WMS Quadrennial Conventions? ANS: 8th Quadrennial Session-Washington, DC, 1980- 9th Quadrennial Session - New Orleans, LA 1983 - 10th Quadrennial Session - Columbia, SC, 1987- 11th Quadrennial Session -Atlanta, GA, 1991- 12th Quadrennial Session - Baltimore, MD, 1995- 13th Quadrennial Session - Detroit, MI, 1999- 14th Quadrennial Session -Miami, FL, 2003- 15th Quadrennial Session - Dallas, TX 2007- 16th Quadrennial Session - Philadelphia, PA, 2011-17th Quadrennial Session – Orlando, FL

49. What are the Official Designations of the following Connectional Officers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (Mr. Robert Nicholas, Mr. Willie Williams, The Reverend Henry Green, Jr., Mrs. Gloria Massey Ward, Attorney William A. Marsh, Jr., and Mrs. Gwendolyn B. Williams? ANS: Mr. Robert Nicholas –President, (SADA) AME Services and Development Agency, Rev. Antony B. Vinson, Sr.- Director Music and Christian Arts Ministry Williams, Mr. George Brown - President, Sons of Allen, Mrs. Gloria Massey Ward – Administrator, Christian Debutante-Masters, and Rev. Natalie Mitchem, M.Div, R.D. – Executive Director, Health Commission, Mr. Derek Anderson, President, Richard Allen Adult Council (RAYAC)

50. What is the composition of the Connectional YPD Executive Board? ANS: Elected officers, Chairpersons of the standing committees. Episcopal presidents, Immediate past president of the organization, as an ex-officio member; and The Episcopal Director, Episcopal directors and the president of the Women’s Missionary Society, in an advisory capacity.

51. 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? ANS: Richard Allen -1816, Morris Brown -1828, Edward Waters – 1836, William Paul Quinn – 1844

52. What three Bishops were elected during the 2008 General Conference and what Episcopal District are they presently assigned? ANS: Bishop Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath – 13th Episcopal District, Bishop Julius Harrison McAllister, Sr. – 8th Episcopal District, Bishop John Franklin White –16th and 18th Episcopal District

53. What Bishop is credited with the organization of the AME Church on the Continent of Africa; and what were the 1st two Annual Conferences organized and in what year? ANS: Bishop Henry M. Turner; Sierra Leone and Liberia Annual Conferences; 1891

54. In accordance with The Book of Discipline of the AME Church what are the six (6) Objective of the AME Church? ANS: (1) Christian Discipleship, Christian leadership (3) current teaching methods and materials, (4) the history and significance of the AME Church, (5) God’s biblical principles, and (6) social development to which all should be applied to daily living.

55. What state is home to two Episcopal Districts; what are the two districts? ANS: Pennsylvania - 1st and 3rd Episcopal District

56. Name the Connectional YPD Director who was also elected Connectional WMS President? ANS: Mrs. Wilhelmina Lawrence

57. How many years is a Connectional officer elected to serve? ANS: Four years per Quadrennial

58. What is the significance of the year “1793”? ANS: The year Richard Allen purchased the Blacksmith Shop

59. What does “ATM” stand for “True Love Waits Campaign”? ANS: Abstinent Til Marriage

60. What is the name of the first Connectional WMS Third Vice President? ANS: Mrs. Passion Musa

61. What District does the current Connectional WMS Third Vice President reside? ANS: 17th Episcopal District

62. What is the name of the first Connectional WMS Member-at-Large? ANS: Mrs. D’Juana D. Wilson

63. How many Commissions are set forth by the Constitutions and Bylaws of the Women’s Missionary Society; identify these commissions and be familiar with the responsibilities of each Commission? ANS: Four (4) Commission on Administration, Commission on Christian Social Action, Commission on Mission Education and Interpretation, Commission on Membership and Recruitment Reference the Constitution and By Laws of the WMS and the Book of Discipline of the AME Church

64. According to the Book of Discipline of the AME Church who is the President of the Annual Conference? ANS: The Presiding Bishop

65. When admitted on trail, the preachers shall possess what documents and have knowledge of what church leader? ANS: The Book of Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Holy Bible, an African Methodist Church Hymnal, and knowledge of Richard Allen

66. What is the designation of a traveling AME Minister of two full years? ANS: Deacon

67. What is the total number of Bishops elected and consecrated as of July 2012? ANS: 132

68. At what levels of the church are YPD Directors appointed? ANS: Area and Episcopal

69. What is the Benediction? ANS: A prayer/blessing at the end of the service

70. What are the primary duties of a Stewardess? ANS: 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.

71. Know the general definition of a Licensed Missionary Worker, Deaconesses and a Class Leader See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline pages 67-69

72. What is the highest Judicatory Body of the AME Church? ANS: The Judicial Council

73. The General Board shall be composed of how many representatives from each Episcopal District? ANS: Five (5) Note: See below to be familiar with additional information on the distribution of the Episcopal District Representatives See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline Page 145, Section I. A (The General Board)

74. After his birth February 14, 1760, Richard Allen and his family were sold to a slave owner that allowed he and his brothers to read and write; what was this slave owner’s name, the location of his plantation and what was his contribution toward Allen’s becoming a minister at 17 years old? ANS: Stockley Sturgis – Plantation located in Delaware – Allowed Allen to attend the local Methodist Meeting and later allowed the meeting to be conducted on his plantation.

75. During the General Conference convened in 2004, what legislation was approved for inclusion in the Doctrine and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church – as a tribute to Bishop Richard Allen? ANS: The AME Church’s Theme Song to the AME Church Hymnal: The theme song is the musical composition score “God Our Father, Christ Our Redeemer, Man our Brother” written by Rev. Gabriel S. Hardeman, Jr., a member of the AME Church, and a monologue written by Bishop Richard Franklin Norris.

76. How often does the Connectional Lay Organization meet? ANS: Every odd-numbered year

77. What was the Birth Place of the AME Church’s First Missionary – Sarah Bass Allen? ANS: Virginia’s Isle of Wright County

78. Name the seven Connectional YPD Directors elected/appointed prior to Dr. Sherell Vicks Crawford and list the dates of their tenure? Note: be familiar with programs, events and other important notables during their tenure. ANS: Alma Polk-1945-64, Mamie Aiken 1964-71, Wilhelmia Lawrence 1971-80, Johanna Green 1980-87 Rosa M. Baxter 1987-95, Adrienne Arnold Morris 1995-03, Paulette Cryer 2003-2011 See the 2013 YPD Handbook pages 13-17

79. What is the supreme governing body of the AME Church? ANS: The General Conference

80. Whose remains are entombed together in the Crypt at Mother Bethel AME Church? ANS: Bishop Richard Allen, and Bishop Morris Brown

81. 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? ANS: A station on the Underground Railroad

82. Which AME Bishop was initially elected to the office in the British M.E. Church in Antigua and what year was he fully accepted as an AME Bishop? ANS: Bishop Richard Randolph Disney - 1884

83. What is the primary purpose of Sunday-Church School? ANS: The major teaching and training agency in the AME Church

84. What board is nominated by the Pastor and elected by the members; what are the age and membership requirements for the nominee? ANS: 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)

85. What Presidential Candidate took a Prayerful Portrait with Bishops of the church? ANS: President

86. What is the governing body of the local church; what is the composition of this governing body? ANS: The Official Board See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline pages 72-75 (Official Board)

87. Who was the AME Minister to serve as the first African American US Senator in 1870? ANS: Reverend Hiram Rhodes Revels Representing the State of Mississippi

88. Which WMS Commission partner with community agencies and organizations involved in eradicating poverty and hunger? ANS: Commission on Christian Social Action

89. What Episcopal District is the birthplace of 22 of the Elected and Consecrated Bishops? ANS: 7th Episcopal District (be prepared to identify at least 6 of these Bishops) See the 2012 AME Church Doctrine and Discipline pages 7-10

90. In what year was the Young People’s Department adopted by Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society? ANS: 1915

91. Who was the first Connectional YPD Director appointed by Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Health successor to which connectional WMS President? ANS: Mrs. Alma Polk – Lucy M. Hughes

92. Who is the immediate Past President of the Connectional YPD? ANS: Mr. Reginald Cleaver 2007-2011

93. Which Elected YPD Connectional Officer serves as coordinator of the Standing Committee name three of the eight Standing Committees? ANS: 2nd Vice President

94. After being established in 1968 what Bishop served as the first Ecumenical Officer? ANS: Bishop Frederick D. Jordan

95. 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”. ANS: Who was Frederick Douglass

96. Who is the Senior Bishop of the Church and where does the Senior Bishop Preside? ANS: Bishop - 4th Episcopal District

97. The President of the General Board is elected how often? ANS: Biennially

98. Who presented the Keynote Address at the 2012 General Conference of the AME Church? ANS: First Lady Michelle Obama

99. During which General Conference was the Church’s Motto derived by Bishop Daniel A. Payne revised? ANS. 2008 General Conference

100. What is the name of the oldest existing black periodical in America? ANS: The AME Church’s Christian Recorder

101. What type of publication was the Christian Herald? ANS: A weekly publication established by the General Conference of 1848 the predecessor to the Christian Recorder.

102. During what Quadrennial Session of the General Conference was the Christian Herald’s name changed to the Christian Recorder. ANS: 9th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference held in New York City in 1852.

103. Who was Reverend Molliston M. Clark? ANS: The first editor of the Christian Recorder

104. Which AME College/University is the oldest private historically black college/university in America? ANS: Wilberforce University

105. What Bishop served as the first President of Wilberforce after its purchase by the AME Church in 1863? ANS: Bishop Daniel A. Payne

106. Name the four Bishops that were editors of the Christian Recorder and the order that they served? ANS: Bishop Jabez Pitts Campbell- 2nd Editor, Bishop Benjamin Tucker Tanner -7th Editor, Bishop Benjamin Franklin Lee- 8th Editor, Bishop Richard Robert Wright, Jr.-10th Editor

107. The YPD Website was created during what administration and what is the Web address to this site? ANS: Cryer – Gauthier 2003-2007 www.ameypd.com

108. What AME organization was founded in Memphis, , during the 150th celebration of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and who is credited with the vision of this organization? ANS: The Richard Allen Youth Council – Dr. S. S. Morris, Sr.

109. 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. ANS: Church School

110. What is the official Men’s Ministry of the AME Church and what is its chief goal? ANS: 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.

111. What is the age limit for candidates for admission to itinerant ministerial orders? ANS: 60 years old See the 2012 Book of Discipline Page 84.

112. 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? ANS: Presiding Elder

113. “We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world”. ANS: WMS Mission Statement

114. What are the colors of the Connectional Lay Organization? ANS: Blue and White

115. What year did the AME Church’s Publishing House move to Nashville, TN? ANS: 1886

116. Who was the first Secretary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union? ANS: Reverend Charles S. Smith 1882-1900.

117. An Applicant for Life Membership in the WMS must be recommended by the Local Level after how many years of meritorious service? ANS: 25 years

118. What YPD Officer is the only Episcopal delegate to the Quadrennial Convention? ANS: Episcopal President

119. How many years was Bishop Richard Allen in active service to the AME Church? ANS: 15 years

120. According to the Book of Discipline of the AME Church how often shall the Official Board of every mission, circuit or station meet? ANS: at least once every month

121. Bishops are bound by the laws of the church to retire upon the General Conference nearest which birthday? ANS: 75th Birthday

122. Who is the current President of Paul Quinn College and in what Episcopal District is it located? ANS: Michael J. Sorrell, Esq. - 10th Episcopal District

123. What AME Bishop served as the First African American Chaplin in the US Army and What US President appointed him to this position? ANS: Bishop Henry McNeal Turner – President Abraham Lincoln

124. In 1864 what AME Minister helped write the Florida State Constitution? ANS: Reverend

125. Who was the AME whom the US Congress named “The first Lady of the Civil Rights” ANS: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks

126. Who was the first African American to be elected President of the World Council of Churches serving from January 1991 to December 1998? ANS: Bishop Vinton Randolph Anderson

127. In January 2007, this AME became the highest ranking African-American member of the United States Congress. ANS: The Honorable James Clyburn of South Carolina

128. What AME Minister served as a US Congressman from New York from January 3, 1987-November 17, 1997? ANS: Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake

129. Who is first Black female undergraduate to graduate from Florida State University and a Connectional Officer? ANS: Jackie Dupont Walker

130. Which participant in the walkout from St. George’s later became the first African-American ordained Episcopal priest? ANS: The Reverend

131. Name three of the five cities represented at the first General Conference. ANS: Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wilmington, Delaware; Attleborough, Pennsylvania; Salem, New Jersey

132. In 1826, who became the first official AME missionary authorized by the General Conference? Where was he sent? ANS: The Reverend Scipio Beanes; Haiti

133. The AMEs on Hispaniola settled on what peninsula that is now part of the Dominican Republic? ANS: The Samana Peninsula

134. In 2009, the European Conference of the 16th Episcopal District admitted a congregation in which city/ country? ANS: Lyon, France

135. In 2012, the Connectional Lay Organization will celebrate which anniversary of the organized lay movement? ANS: 100th Anniversary/Centennial

136. The late Rev. Dr. Hendrik Witbooi, an AME Presiding Elder, was the first Deputy Prime minister from 1995-2005 of which Southern African nation? ANS: Namibia

137. In May 2010, this AME became the first female Judge-President of a provincial court in South Africa. ANS: Judge President Monica Leeuw (North West Provincial High Court

138. Name the two AME’s that hold the top Leadership positions of two of the largest Black Greek Lettered Organizations? Name the persons. ANS: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, President Paulette C. Walker

139. How many delegates attended the first General Conference? ANS: Sixteen

140. What are the duties of the President of the Council of Bishops? Who currently hold the title? ANS: The President of the Council of Bishops presides over the Council of Bishops (the Executive arm of the AME Church) and is the titular head of the AME Church. The President of the Council of Bishops is the Right Reverend Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath

141. Name the founders of the first black Masonic Lodge, name the lodge and year founded... ANS: 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.

142. Who were the four founders of the Woman’s Parent Mite Missionary Society (WPMMS)? ANS: Mary A. Campbell, Mary L. Brown, Harriet A. Wayman and C.M. Burley

143. What was the location and date of the first Connectional Convention of the WPMMS? ANS: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1895

144. Who was the First President of the WPMMS and which AME Bishop was her husband? ANS: Mary A. Campbell – Bishop Jabez Pitts Campbell

145. Who was elected the first Connectional Music Director and what is the district of residency? ANS: Dr. Jimmie James, 8th Episcopal District

146. Who was the president and at what General Conference was the first WHFMS report presented? ANS: Sara J. Duncan – General Conference of 1900 convened in Columbus, OH

147. Who was the first Presiding Bishop and Episcopal Supervisor assigned to the 19th Episcopal District in 1984? ANS: Bishop John E. Hunter and Episcopal Supervisor Delorez Hunter

148. During the tenure of which YPD Director was the first YPD handbook created? ANS: Mrs. Mamie Aiken

149. In 1994 this Bishop was appointed the First Female Presiding Elder in the 5th Episcopal District. ANS: Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry

150. This Connectional YPD President who served from 1983 to 1987 became an itinerant elder in the 8th Episcopal District… ANS: Reverend Dr. Glenell Lee Pruitt

151. . Name five (5) of the Connectional YPD Presidents who have served since 1971 and identify the years of their tenure? ANS: William Watley-1971-1975 -Tom Slater-1975-1980 - Lola Gresham 1980-1983- Glenell Lee-Pruitt 1983-1987 - Michael McKinney - 1987-1991 DeShanna Forney -1991-1995 -Matthew Watley 1995-1998 Jerry Turner 1998-1999 - Stacey Jones 1999-2003 - Emile Gauthier Washington 2003-2007- Reginald Cleaver 2007-2011

152. When and where was the Connectional Lay Organization founded? ANS: The Connectional Lay Organization was founded in the 1946 Special session of the General Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas.

153. Who was the first male Connectional YPD President and where was he elected? ANS: Harold Haughton – 5th Quadrennial Convention in St. Louis, MO

154. Who was the first female to run for the Episcopacy and at what General Conference? ANS Carrie T. Hooper, a New York City pastor, ran as the first female for the episcopacy at the 1964 General Conference in Cincinnati,

155. This presiding Bishop was a Head Drum Major at his Florida A & M University’s Marching 100 while in undergraduate school. ANS: Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr., presiding Bishop of the Second Episcopal District?

156. The church site for the 1993 inaugural Prayer Service for President William Jefferson Clinton? ANS: Metropolitan AME Church, Washington, D.C.,

157. What is the geographical make up [boundaries] of the Second Episcopal District? ANS: Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, Virginia, North Carolina, and Western North Carolina

158. What is the name of the first male Supervisor of Missions and Children's Work in the history of the Thirteenth Episcopal District and of the AME Church? ANS: Supervisor Stan McKenzie

159. What is the name of the first female Presiding Elder in the Thirteenth Episcopal District and which Conference was she appointed Presiding Elder? ANS: Presiding Elder Linda Faye Thomas-Martin in the West Conference

160. What is the name of the former Bishop and Supervisor in the 13th District retired and now resides in the 13th Episcopal District? ANS: Bishop Frederick Talbot and Supervisor Sylvia Talbot

161. What states comprise the 13th Episcopal District and what are the names of the operating Conferences? ANS: Kentucky and Tennessee - Conferences - Kentucky, West Kentucky, East Tennessee, West Tennessee and Tennessee

162. Which General Conference convened in what year formally launched the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society? ANS: The General Conference of 1896 meeting in Wilmington, NC

163. Who was the first president of the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society and what years did she preside? ANS: Lillian F. Thurman – presiding in 1896 and 1897

164. During the General Conference of 1944 what two Missionary Societies were merged to form the present Day Connectional Women’s Missionary Society? ANS. Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society and the Women’s Home Foreign Missionary Society

165. How many states/countries comprise the 5th Episcopal District; name at least 7 of the states and/or countries (be prepared to identify the states and/or country)? ANS: 17 states and 1 country

166. This former Connectional YPD Director became an itinerant elder in the Washington Conference of the Second Episcopal District. ANS: Who is Rev. Johanna Green?

167. Name the three male Supervisors of Mission? ANS: Mr. Claytie Davis, Mr. Stan McKenzie, and Mr. Donovan Guidry

168. This district Lay President was recently elected as a State Representative in the State of Arkansas… ANS: Representative David Fielding

169. Bishops are elected by majority vote of the General Conference for how long? ANS: Elected for Life

170. What National Recording Artist/Stellar winner once served as the 12th District YPD President? ANS: Smokie Norful

171. What member of the 12th Episcopal District currently serves as the first and only Mayor of Arcadia, OK incorporated on July 29, 1987? ANS: Marilyn Murrell

172. Who is the pastor who resides in the 12th Episcopal District considered one of the primary individuals credited with the creation of AME- Service and Development Agency (SADA)? ANS: Who is Rev. Lonnie Johnson?

173. Where was the First Episcopal District’s YPD organized in November, 1971 and by which presiding prelate? ANS: Mt. Pisgah AME Church, Princeton, New Jersey - Bishop John D. Bright 79th Elected and Consecrated Bishop

174. What was the name of the first organized Lay movement? ANS: Laymen's Missionary Movement

175. Who was the first President of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement? ANS: Professor Charles Johnson

176. When and where did the Laymen’s Missionary Movement begin? ANS: The 1912 General Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

177. What organization succeeded the Laymen’s Missionary Movement? ANS: The Connectional Lay College

178. When and where was the Connectional Lay College founded? ANS: The 1916 General Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

179. Who was the first President of the Connectional Lay College? ANS: Professor Carl V. Roman

180. The AME Church authorized full ordination of Women during which General Conference held in what district? ANS: The General Conference of 1960 held in Los Angeles, CA

181. List by year, session and location five (5) of the last Eleven (11) General Conferences; be familiar with approved legislation and elected and consecrated Bishops for last four sessions... ANS: 39th Session-1972 Dallas, TX- 40th Session-1976 Atlanta, GA- 41st Session-1980 – 42nd Session-1984 Kansas City, MO- 43rd Session-1988 Fort Worth, TX – 44th Session-1992 Orlando, FL – 45th Session-1996 Louisville, KY, 46th Session-2000 Cincinnati, OH – 47th Session -2004 Indianapolis, IN – 48th Session-2008 St. Louis, MO, 49th Session-2012 Nashville, TN

182. During what years did the Women’s Missionary Society operate under triennial? ANS: 1980-1983

183. The YPD Shadow Day was formed under which administration and the program was named in honor of which outstanding Lay Mentor? ANS: The Administration of Dr. Rosa M. Baxter and DeShana Forney – named in honor of Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams

184. Which Quadrennial Convention marked the beginning of the YPD Graduation Ceremony; identify the Connectional Director who instituted the ceremony and how many young people graduated. ANS: 11th Quadrennial Convention convened in Atlanta, GA –instituted by Mrs. Johanna Green -1000 young people graduated

185. The creation of the WMS Sojourners Program occurred under which administration; who was the first Sojourner and where was the service location? ANS: Created under the administration of Dr. Dorothy Adams Peck-Andre’ Spivey piloted the program serving in the 18th Episcopal District (Lesotho, , Swaziland and )

186. This AME became the first female U.S. magistrate judge of the Southern District of Mississippi in 2006 ANS: Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson

187. Who was the Bishop representing the Council of Bishop that recommended the merger of the two missionary societies during the General Conference in 1944? ANS: Bishop Monroe Hortensus Davis -53rd Elected and Consecrated Bishop

188. Identify the Connectional YPD Special Committees and be familiar with their duties and responsibilities? References 2013 YPD Handbook pages 69-71

189. During which General Conference was the first Debutante-Masters Dedication conducted and who was the originator of this ceremony? ANS: 34th General Conference in Chicago, IL and Dr. Julma Crawford originated the ceremony

190. Which Connectional WMS President elected in 1987 in Atlanta, Georgia initiated the Annual Connectional Leadership Training and Executive Board Meeting? ANS: Dr. Delores Kennedy Williams

191. Prior to the merger of the two Missionary Societies who served as the last President of the Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society and Vice President of the State Normal and Industrial School in Normal, Alabama (now Alabama A & M University)? ANS: Christine S. Smith

192. The first Hymnal compiled expressly for the use of black congregations entitled “A Collection of Spiritual Songs and Hymns, Selected from Various Authors”; was published in what year by which prominent AME Leader? ANS: 1801 by Richard Allen

193. During which administration was the YPD Newsletter renamed the YPD Gazette; what was significant about the look of the publication? ANS: Cryer – Gauthier Publication was printed in color

194. What member of AME is the President and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)? ANS: Cornell William Brooks

195 This Bishop was a primary organizer of the Republican Party in the State of Georgia? ANS: Bishop Henry McNeal Turner

196. What is the Mother Church of the 6th Episcopal District and where is it located? ANS: St. Phillip Monumental AMC in Savannah, GA, June 16, 1965.

197. What active Bishop – presiding prelate of the 16th Episcopal District transitioned during this Quadrennial and what Bishop has been assigned the duties as presiding prelate of the 16th Episcopal District. ANS: Bishop Sarah Davis – transitioned and Bishop John F. White is assigned as presiding prelate of the 16th Episcopal District.

198. What AME Department has supervisory responsibility for all Missionary interest and oversight of the Women’s Missionary Society? ANS: Department of Global Witness and Ministry See 2012 Book of Discipline pages 158-159

199. Name the nine Presidents of the Women’s Missionary Society beginning with the incumbent. ANS: Dr. Shirley Cason-Reed, Dr. Shirley Hopkins Davis, Dr; Jamesina M. Evans, Dorothy Adams Peck, Delores Kennedy Williams, Wilhelmina Lawrence, Mary Frizzell, Anne E. Heath, Lucy Hughes.

200. What was the significance of the Retirements of Bishops during the 2012 General Conference? ANS: The first Female Bishop Retired (Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry)

Bishops of the AME Church – Current Assignments -2016

District State/Countries Presiding Bishop Election# Retirement Date st 1 Bermuda, New Jersey, Delaware, New Gregory G.M. Ingram 118 2020 York, New England

nd 2 Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Virginia, William P. DeVeaux, Sr. 112 2016 North Carolina

rd 3 Ohio, Pittsburgh, West Virginia McKinley Young 109 2020

th 4 John Richard Bryant 106 2016 Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Minnesota, Iowa Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, India

th 5 Theodore Larry Kirkland 114 2016 Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Alaska

th 6 Georgia Preston Warren Williams, II 119 2016 th 7 South Carolina Richard Franklin Norris 116 2016 th 8 Louisiana, Mississippi Julius H. McAllister, Sr. 129 2024 th 9 Alabama 123 2028 th 10 Texas Vashti Murphy McKenzie 117 2020 th 11 Florida, Bahamas Adam J. Richardson, Jr. 115 2024 th 12 Oklahoma, Arkansas Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr. 125 2036 th 13 Tennessee, Kentucky Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath 128 2032 th 14 Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Clement W. Fugh 131 2024 Cote d’Ivoire, Togo-Benin th 15 Western Cape, Namibia, Kalahari, David Rwhynica Daniels, Jr. 124 2032 Eastern Cape, Angola, Queenstown

th 16 Suriname-Guyana, Windward Islands, John F. White 130 2024 Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba and London th 17 Southeast Zimbabwe - Zambia, Wilfred Messiah 120 2028 Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Republic of the Congo th 18 Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, John F. White 130 2024 Mozambique th 19 Malawi, Northwest-Southwest- Central Paul J. M. Kawimbe 121 2036 Zimbabwe

th 20 Malawi, Northwest-Southwest-Central Reginald T. Jackson 132 2028 Zimbabwe

Ecumenical Officer Reginald T. Jackson 132 2028

Located E. Earl McCloud, Jr., 127 2028 General Officers of the A.M.E. Church

President/Publisher AME Church Dr. Johnny Barbour, Jr. Sunday School Union Executive Director, Department of Rev. Dr. Daryl B. Ingram Christian Education Dr. Richard Allen Lewis Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Executive Director, Department of Dr. George F. Flowers Global Witness and Ministry Executive Director, Department of Rev. Dr. James C. Wade Church Growth and Development Historiographer/Executive Director Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown Department of Research and Scholarship Executive Secretary/Chief Information Dr. Jeffery Cooper Office Executive Director, Department of Dr. Jerome V. Harris Annuity Investment and Insurance Dr. Calvin H. Sydnor III Editor, The Christian Recorder CONNECTIONAL OFFICERS

Rev. Gregory V. Eason Sr., President Mrs. Jackie DuPont Walker Connectional Council Social Action Commission

Mr. Derek Anderson, President Mrs. Gloria Massey Ward, Administrator Richard Allen Young Adult Council (RAYAC) Christian Debutante-Master

Atty. William A. Marsh, Jr. Atty. Patricia Mayberry, President General Counsel AME Church Judicial Council AMEC

Rev. Dr. W. Bartalette Finney, Sr., President Dr. Willie C. Glover, President Presiding Elder’s Council Connectional Lay Organization

Mrs. Gwendolyn B. Williams, Executive Director Rev. Miriam J. Burnett, MD, MDiv, MPH Connectional Health Commission Connectional Medical Director

Mrs. Fredia A. Hanley-Johnson, President Mr. George Brown, President CONN-M-SWAWO + PK’s Connectional Sons of Allen

Rev. Anthony Vinson, Sr., Director Rev. Kimberly L. Detherage, Esq. Music and Christian Arts Ministry Women in Ministry (WIM)

Chaplain (Lt. Col) Oledia F. Bell, President Mr. Robert Nicholas, Executive Director AME Chaplains Association AME Service and Development Agency (SADA)

Mrs. Ora L. Easley, Administrator Rev. Joy L. Gallmon The Clergy Family Information Center Fellowship of Church Educators

Episcopal Supervisors

District Supervisor District Supervisor 1st Rev. Dr. Jessica K. Ingram 2nd Mrs. Pam DeVeaux 3rd Dr. Dorothy Young 4th Rev. Dr. Cecelia W. Bryant 5th Mrs. Mary Kirkland 6th Mrs. Wilma D. Williams 7th Mrs. Mary Norris 8th Mrs. Joan M. McAllister 9th Mrs. Arelis B. Davis 10th Mr. Stan McKenzie 11th Mrs. Connie Richardson 12th Mrs. Phyllis N. Green 13th Dr. Susan J. Leath, MD 14th Mrs. Alexis Fugh 15th Mrs. Irene Daniels 16th Mrs. Penny H. White 17th Mrs. Carol Messiah 18th Mrs. Penny H. White 19th 20th Mrs. Christy Davis-Jackson, Esq. Ecumenical Mrs. Christy Davis-Jackson, Esq. Located Mrs. Patricia Russell McCloud, Esq.

CONNECTIONAL WMS OFFICERS

President Dr. Shirley Cason-Reed Second Episcopal District

1st Vice-President Sister Deborah Taylor-King Tenth Episcopal District

2nd Vice-President Sister Lesa C. Halfacre Thirteenth Episcopal District

3rd Vice-President Sister Deborah Mwinji Membe Seventeenth Episcopal District

Recording Secretary Sister Annie Battle Bolden Fifth Episcopal District

Asst. Recording Secretary Sister Tanya Harper Seventh Episcopal District

Corresponding Secretary Sister Yvonne Stovall Thirteenth Episcopal District

Treasurer Sister Dr. Jeanette Harris Fourth Episcopal District

Director of YPD Dr. Sherell Vicks Crawford, MD Sixth Episcopal District

Editor, The Sister Ida Tyree Hyche, Esq. Ninth Episcopal District Missionary Magazine

Assoc. Editor, Sister Potlako “PJ” Molomo Eighteenth Episcopal District The Missionary Magazine

Promotion and Missionary Sister Corinne W. Thomas Second Episcopal District Education Director

Parliamentarian Winifree Charles-Lawrence Sixteenth Episcopal District

Historiographer/ Sister Frances Cofield Fifth Episcopal District Statistician

Director of Worship Sister Marlyce Robenson-McCants Fourth Episcopal District

Member-At-Large Sister Erica Austin Fourth Episcopal District

CONNECTIONAL YPD OFFICERS

Jon A. Ingraham President Shall preside at all Executive Board Meetings and the Quadrennial Meeting, and shall be the ex-officio member of all committees as may be necessary to the conduct and development of the YPD. The President, in consultation with and consent of Connectional Director, shall appoint chairpersons of all committees. In addition to the Connectional YPD Director, the Connectional YPD President, or his/her designee, becomes a member of the Senior Executive Board and by virtue of his/her membership is allowed to vote. The signature of the Director shall be affixed to all correspondence of the society. KaDijah Brown 1st Vice President Shall serve in the absence of the President, and as chairperson of the Program and Planning Committee. Brian "Alex" Tukes 2nd Vice President Shall service in the absence of the President and 1st Vice President and shall serve as coordinator of Standing Committees. Enercida Rodriguez 3rd Vice President Shall serve in the absence of the President, 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President- Serve as the chairperson of the International Awareness Committee. Represent Districts 14-20 when a representative is unable to attend Connectional YPD functions; Work with the Episcopal Districts YPD Presidents and Directors from Districts 14-20 to coordinate Connectional YPD projects and activities and be a member in good standing of the organization in Districts 14-20. Brianna Barbour Recording Secretary Shall keep accurate records of the Division and, under the direction of the Connectional Director and President, perform all other duties common to such office. Brittni Peters Assistant Recording Secretary Shall assist the Recording Secretary in keeping all records, and in the absence of the Secretary shall perform his/her duties. Breonna Davis Financial Secretary Shall keep an accurate record of all YPD Money received and disbursed. The Secretary shall suggest financial resources and help plan projects to raise the finances. Brooke Robinson Communications Secretary Shall be responsible for the youth section of the WMS Magazine and all other publications, and shall stimulate interest for subscriptions to AME periodicals. It shall be the duty of the comm. secretary to receive and edit news under the supervision of the Connectional Director. The Communications Secretary shall also correspond with members of the Connectional Exec. Board in the interim board meetings. Nicole Shaw Parliamentarian Shall follow the Constitution, AME Discipline, and Robert's Rule of Order, revised edition, at all meetings, and shall be Vice Chairperson of the Constitution Committee. Bianca Nixon Historiographer/Statistician Shall have the responsibility of gathering the data pertaining to the history of the YPD. In addition, he/she will conduct a census each quadrennial and shall keep an accurate enrollment of the YPD Membership Norris Jackson III Worship Leader Shall serve the connectional YPD whenever called upon by providing appropriate worship services; and shall provide resources and materials; shall develop a worship book for use throughout the connection; and shall server as a member of the Program Planning Committee. Jarwon Kelly Editor YPD Gazette Receive and edit the news for the organization’s newsletter under the supervision of the Connectional Director; and Communicate with the Episcopal District Presidents and Directors

Mapule Mamothopi Maleste Associate Editor Work in cooperation with the Editor in receiving and editing news and articles from Districts 14-20 for the organization’s newsletter under the supervision of the Connectional Director; Communicate with the Episcopal District Presidents and Directors from Districts 14-20