The Power of an Equitable Church Scholars and Practitioners Conference is a working convocation that continues the enduring intellectual and theological traditions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Rooted in a history of scholarship, faith, and justice, this gathering is an intentional space where theologians, biblical scholars, ethicists, liturgists, mental health practitioners, and church leaders engage in rigorous dialogue to shape the present and future of the church.

This conference is not merely an academic exercise—it is a sacred and scholarly convening that embodies the very foundations of our faith traditions: the commitment to liberation, the pursuit of justice, and the work of equipping the body of Christ for faithful, transformative leadership. Through lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, we will critically examine the ways in which the church must embody equity in its theology, governance, preaching, worship, and community engagement.