NEW LIFE MINISTRIES Module 4 EDUCATION: Introduction to the AME Church History and Structure&EDUCATION: Introduction to the Local Church History and Structure Purpose To understand how the Methodist and the A.M.E. Church started: the historical condition that led to its development and the structure of the church. Objectives To learn the history of the A.M.E. Church and its founder Richard Allen, and how the structure of the A.M.E. Church operates. Menu Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Review Questions: Name 1. How did Methodism get started and why? * 2. Why did Richard Allen and Absalom Jones feel the need to walk out of St. George Church and form a separate church body? * 3. What do the initials A.M.E. stand for? What is its significance?? * 4. Why did the A.M.E. become so wide spread in America? * 5. What are the other Black Methodist denominations? * 6. Why are there so many Black Methodist denominations? * First Name * Email Address * Middle Last Name * For questions about this module, email: newlifeministries@saintphilip.orgNext reading assignment: Read pages 14 – 17 in your New Life Ministries ManualHomework/Exercise: For one week, pray at the same time everyday and journal.