Bethel AME Church

The AME Church, whose founders affirmed their humanity in the face of slavery and racism, stands in defense of disadvantaged and oppressed peoples in the 21st century. From its origins in the Free African Society through the involvement of the AME Clergy and lay in the Civil War of the 1860’s and the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s, the AME Church preaches salvation from sin and deliverance from bondage.
At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carry out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is to seek out and save the lost, and to serve the needy. It is also the duty of the Church to encourage all members to become involved in church training.
The Purpose
1. Make available God’s biblical principles
2. Spread Christ’s liberating gospel
3. Provide continuing programs which will enhance
the entire social development of all people

From The 2012 Doctrine and Discipline of The African Methodist Episcopal Church.