African Methodist Episcopal Church Doctrine defines the theological and structural foundation of the AME Church. Established in 1816, the church affirms Scripture authority, salvation by grace through faith, the Twenty-Five Articles of Religion, and episcopal governance. The doctrine is preserved in the Book of Discipline, which outlines conference structure, ministerial standards, sacraments, and church law. These principles maintain doctrinal unity across Episcopal Districts in the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean...
