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HELLO WE'RE THE WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE AME CHURCH

We are an international faith-based, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), granted Special Consultative Category II Status in 1985 in partnership with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. The WMS is composed of members located across four continents in thirty-two countries. We are in the forefront of works of mission, at the head of the Church, operating from the highest level within each of twenty Episcopal Districts and reporting to every meeting of the General and Annual Conferences.

﷯Dr. Deborah Taylor King Connectional President Women's Missionary Society of the AMEC As women called to discipleship to grow in knowledge and experience of God through Jesus Christ, committed to support the mission of the church, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are challenged to help one another engage in ministry and action, and grow and respond in faith to God’s redemptive plan for the church, the society and the world.

As the Women’s representational entity of the AMEC nationally and worldwide, the WMS has a record of 131 years of service committed to winning souls to Christ, health, economic, peace and justice issues. The WMS hosts an annual conference at the United Nations every October at which members of the various agencies and components of the United Nations offer workshops and seminars on current global issues. The WMS has established a Foundation to support education through scholarships and social and economic development for the diversified constituencies we are privileged to serve.

The WMS-AMEC Connection

﷯Bishop Silvester S. Beaman Chair, Global Witness and Ministry On July 11, 2021, during the General Conference, Dr. Beaman was elected and consecrated as the 139th Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Orlando, Florida. His current assignment is the 15th AME Episcopal District (Namibia, Angola, Boland, Eastern Cape, Queenstown, Cape, and Kalahari Annual Conferences) of South Africa. During the 2024 General Conference, Bishop Beaman was assigned to serve as Presiding Prelate for the 12th Episcopal District (Arkansas and Oklahoma).

The mission of the Women's Missionary Society Foundation is to provide organizations, groups and persons a place to contribute to the purpose and mission of the AMEC-WMS in the world with a priority interest in the people of the Diaspora in developing areas.

The WMS-AMEC-NGO & The United Nations

Working side by side with everyday people and various organizations

Addresses complex issues that have no borders and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone

The WMS-AMEC-NGO is independent of State, Federal and International Organization

Human Rights, Climate Change, Education Equality, and Eradicating Hunger

Executing and promoting the welfare of the community

Address global concerns for women and girls

Continue to grow and cultivate our relationships with the United Nations

Attend Meetings, Submit Reports, and share Information

Diverse engagement

Impact communities across the globe

The work goes beyond rescue and restoration to include liberation and equality

The African Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Development Agency (AME-SADA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Africa and the Caribbean. AME-SADA grew out of the collective efforts of five unique and pioneering individuals: Bishop John H. Adams, Bishop Fredrick C. James, Mrs. Wilburn Boddie, Reverend Lonnie Johnson and Dr. Joseph C. McKinney. We give special recognition to Bishop Donald G. K. Ming for his unbroken support and dedication to the vision of our Founders.

The Connectional Young Peoples Division

The YPD under the leadership of the Women's Missionary Society provides meaningful youth trained programs and opportunities for leadership experience in all areas of church life. We are committed to helping young people Grow, Glow, and Go for Christ.