Welcome from the President
Matikane Abednego Makiti
President, Connectional Lay Organization
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
It continues to be a privilege to serve the Connectional Lay Organization. As we look ahead to the 39th Biennial Session, I remain grateful for the journey we’ve shared and the work we’ve done together to strengthen lay ministry across the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
With the support of dedicated officers, committee leaders, and lay members throughout our 20 Episcopal Districts, we have expanded our reach, deepened our engagement, and upheld the mission of service and leadership.
I encourage you to explore our website, where you’ll find resources, historical insights, leadership contacts, and tools to support your local and district lay work. Our WeSpeak digital publication highlights impactful stories from across the Connection, and the CLO Historical Journal celebrates the enduring legacy of lay leadership in our church. We’re also pleased to offer the Lay Organization Study Guide—a vital resource for personal growth, local church education, and officer training. All these materials are available in our online store.
This is a time to reflect, recommit, and reach forward—together.
The best is yet to come.
In His Service,
Bro. Matikane Abednego Makiti
President, Connectional Lay Organization
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
It continues to be a privilege to serve the Connectional Lay Organization. As we look ahead to the 39th Biennial Session, I remain grateful for the journey we’ve shared and the work we’ve done together to strengthen lay ministry across the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
With the support of dedicated officers, committee leaders, and lay members throughout our 20 Episcopal Districts, we have expanded our reach, deepened our engagement, and upheld the mission of service and leadership.
I encourage you to explore our website, where you’ll find resources, historical insights, leadership contacts, and tools to support your local and district lay work. Our WeSpeak digital publication highlights impactful stories from across the Connection, and the CLO Historical Journal celebrates the enduring legacy of lay leadership in our church. We’re also pleased to offer the Lay Organization Study Guide—a vital resource for personal growth, local church education, and officer training. All these materials are available in our online store.
This is a time to reflect, recommit, and reach forward—together.
The best is yet to come.
In His Service,
Bro. Matikane Abednego Makiti
President, Connectional Lay Organization