I am writing a term paper on megachurches in the African American community. I am seeking information on the megachurches in the AME Church. Megachurches are churches with congregations over 3000. I am asking for information on the history of the church, the date it became a megachurch, what were the identifiable factors that moved the church to megachurch level, types of ministries and organization structure beyond what is in the discipline. What processes are in place to meet the spiritual needs of the congregation? Any information available and returned by November 12, 2001 is appreciated. In His Service.

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

Answers

Always willing to help a student. These should gety you started.

www.bethel1.org Bethel AME Church Baltimore MD 15,000 members www.allencathedral.org Allen AME Church New York 12,000 members www.famechurch.org First AME Chruch Los Angeles 15,000 members

Also you would want to take a look at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington Maryland.

Hope this helps.

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

Hi, Roxanne good luck with your paper. Perhaps the board members can help Roxanne with the names of some of our megachurches, then she can contact the churches directly. Roxanne please share some of your information with us on the board. We would love to hear from you.

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

Dear Sister Further information on Ebenezer A.M.E is 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington Maryland 20744. The Pastors are the Husband and Wife Team of The Rev. Dr.'s Grainger and Joanne Browning. You can call the Church at 301-248-8833. They have a hard copy book on the history of the Church that would be most helpful to you. I have a copy and it is most impressive. For Bethel Baltimore the Pastor is the Rev. Dr. Frank Madison Reid III and you can call the church at 410-523-4273. Hope this is helpful for now. God Bless You with your studies

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

See the December 2001 Ebony. Not included though DuPage AMEC, Lisle, IL

-- Anonymous, November 07, 2001

Go to Fort Washington MD where The Pastors are the Husband and Wife Team of The Rev. Dr.'s Grainger and Joanne Browning. You can call the Church at 301-248-8833. They have a hard copy book on the history of the Church that would be most helpful to you. I have a copy and it is most impressive. This church is a 17,000 member church. Ebenezer is a place that you'll never want to leave from. They have 6 differnt choirs which have over 100 members in each choir. VISIT THER NEW COMING WEB SITE AT http://wwww.ebenezerame.org have a good luck on you're term paper

-- Anonymous, March 20, 2002