Workshop Reflections From Atlanta 2009
One goal was that participants learn facts about African Ameri­can contributions to The United Methodist Church (UMC) they may not have known. Another goal was that such information fosters greater appreciation, in­sight and encouragement about effective discipleship, evangel­ism and mission. Participants were provided tools to equip them in uncovering historical contributions of African Ameri­can pioneers in their own local churches that are perhaps not widely known. Numerous ways of preserving and sharing infor­mation was presented by ex­perts in the field of research."

Rev. Cynthia Dianne Davis,
D.Min Pastor, Friendship UMC