We are delighted to present the AME Churches to the Carolina Media Arts Business and Workforce Development Centers. Our centers have introduced a new Group-Purchasing Membership model that circulates two million dollars through groups of fifty small businesses, churches, nonprofits, and schools. We invite AME churches to join the network by becoming a Media Arts Academy Site or utilizing the Streaming and Broadcast Platforms. By participating, groups of fifty AME churches can share in the two million dollars, while also creating jobs, careers, and educational opportunities for young adults and students in your church and community. We plan to start with the churches in the South Carolina Districts, which will serve as "model-sites" for the nation, demonstrating how the funds and services benefit your communities. Our District Leader, Elder Johnnie O. Coe, has been informed, will be present, and is enthusiastic about seeing the churches in his district prosper and grow together. Salem AME and Bethel AME Churches are already utilizing the network services and are spearheading the effort to bring this program to the Marion District for the benefit of AME churches and communities. Each church that opts to host a Media Arts Academy Site or a Podcast on the network receives $1,500 to $10,000 per month (from the two million dollars), along with media and communication services (see here) Please take a moment to explore the website designed to generate funding and offer the communication platforms our ministries need. Most of our Churches, Pastors, and Communities have minimal to no online representation, and we are not utilizing the available electronic tools and platforms. This site will equip all AME churches, pastors, and ministries with the resources and production teams needed to communicate effectively and access the funding God has provided for HIS CHURCH. See the AME's New Media Networking Site (Free for AME Churches) Home Page The Site is still under major construction (we need your help to add your information & content). All Churches can begin using this site immediately (at "no-expense" to your church). Streaming, Podcasting, Calendar, Newsletter, Church Directory & Pages for each ministry. Please Add or Update your church, pastor and community information This platform is available for free use by AME Churches and Members. Accessing the site, functions like Facebook or YouTube. Although its free; Churches will pay the membership fee to upgrade the use: For the production teams to Enhance and customize their pages, podcasts and services. To access the membership funding - ranging from $1500 to $10,000 per month. To Establish their church's Media Arts Academy Site and Services. You are invited to an Official Informational-Meeting Session Start date:    August 25, 2026 Time:         Every Tuesday at 12pm & 6pm In-Person or Zoom Location:      Bethel AME Church, 1520 Racepath Avenue Conway, SC 29526 Zoom Link:     https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85757969521?pwd=qDlfpgv6SUufcdD74xad639PzXNZfJ.1 Meeting ID: 857 5796 9521 Passcode: 698995 Please RSVP: Here PURPOSE OF THE MEETING SESSIONS To fully comprehend the workings of the program, funding, and services. To Meet and Greet the Corporate Funders. To Meet and Greet the Student Production Teams. To understand how it benefits the members and business owners of each church and community. To ascertain the funding and services each church will receive. HOW THE FUNDING WORKS: Funding operates by having all Academy Sites and Podcasters buy from a shared group of Corporate Suppliers and Vendors. These suppliers provide a cash rebate to our group for the guaranteed purchases. This rebate is electronically tracked, divided, and distributed to each of our churches on a monthly basis. The companies we will all purchase from are listed here on the site. All operational expenses for the Media Arts Academy Sites are covered by using a group of 30 companies. These companies offer cash rebates to our group for our committed spending with them. The fees they pay into the network are distributed to each of our churches, in amounts ranging from $18,000 to $120,000 annually ($1,500 to $10,000 monthly), depending on each of our individual spending on operations, programs, and projects. The New Site is intended to act as the platform to generate $2 million by uniting groups of 50 Media Arts Academy Site locations to collectively purchase all operational needs from the participating corporate partners. PC Essentials Mall - Companies you need to purchase from for your funding. See listing here. IMPACT 5024 (in partnership with Coastal Carolina University) Impact 5024 stands for 50 organizations managing twenty-four million dollars. Impact 5024 is responsible for documenting, tracking, surveying, and monitoring all member-organizations, activities, and expenditures, providing reports to the community, funders, and members. The organization is staffed by groups of students and colleges. PC SUCCESS TEAM The PC Success Teams are groups of organizations and vendors working on specific projects and supporting each other. Groups consisting of Corporate Service Providers, Professionals, Vendors, and Contractors Groups of Student Production Teams Main Objective - Establish Individual Media Arts Academy Sites to offer (Training, Media, and Business Services to our local communities) NEXT STEPS (how to get started) Register your account here Update the details of your Church and Pastor (see here) Finalize the Contract/Agreement (see here) Submit your one-time payment of $300 or $1,000 (see fee options & purpose here). A podcast (hosted on AME-TV) and a website are necessary for accessing funding, business, and communication services. Participate in the Information Session (Tuesdays at 12pm or 6pm here). Designate a media or administrative person to assist with submitting your church's details and maintaining your page information to qualify for funding. Begin utilizing the Media and Communication services. Explore the PC Success Teams and the Corporate Service Providers. Encourage all AME Churches to participate (50 are needed to start, 100 to scale - 500 to 5,000 for all churches to qualify for $5,000 to $10,000 monthly and economic development funding). Information Needed See Agreement Summary Thank you for your time and we look forward to serving your community with you through the Vision God has entrusted to You. Sincerely, Wardell Brantley President (843) 465-7236 wbrantley@CarolinaMediaArts.com www.CarolinaMediaArts.com AME-TV PODCAST NETWORK (see here) Join our network of podcasters, small businesses, and nonprofits to earn an additional $1,500 to $10,000 monthly. We function as a group purchasing network. Finding a steady new funding source for your business, organization, church, or project can be difficult, especially when you're working alone. The PC Network offers sponsorships totaling two million dollars to groups of fifty podcasters. Podcasters receive their portion of these funds based on the size of their organizations and their annual operating budget. Discover more about the process here. Podcast members automatically earn $1,500 to $10,000 each month by using the PC Debit Card. This funding is entirely based on your organization using the PC Debit Card for operational expenses, not on your podcast views or ads. This presents a great opportunity to introduce an additional revenue stream for your business, church, or nonprofit. Business and Nonprofit Startup, Operations and Scaling Services provided with your podcast/broadcast in order to help you qualify for the funding See the Business & Media Arts Center Services here. THE INFORMATION SESSION ONE see schedule and confirmations here SESSION ONE - Agenda Here AME NEW COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS (AME CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES ARE NOT USING THE AVAILABLE COMMUNICATION TOOLS & PLATFORMS) The limited information that is displayed on this website is all that our teams were able to find you and your minstries. We need your help in updating all information on The Pastor, Church, Each Ministry, Your Members and Community. This is a great time to start or update your church's Directory, Newsletter and Community Podcast (these three platforms starts your funding). Young People and Students in your church or community are availalbe (are paid to serve on your production teams to produce your content and information). Hiring these students and young adults is what constitute your Church as a Media Arts Academy Site. LET'S GET STARTED We need an administrative person from your church that will help us gather all the relevant information on your church and community. This Data is what starts our Corporate funders Writing Checks. Inviting Young Adults to join the Academy at your church Each Church should be hosting, producing at least three Video Podcasts/Broadcast Church Service or Bible Study A Podcast featuring the Youth, Members, Ministries A Podcast featuring activities and residents in Your local Community. TOP SERVICES PRODUCTION SERVICES (That gets your funding started): Church Membership Pictorial Directory Documents all church Members A Wonderful Welcoming Platform for New Members and Inviting your community. Helps with your funding and access to information like the member's businesses, projects, youth etc. The Church Podcast Keeps your church up-to-date on all church activities, leaders and community information. Also a main platform for your funding. The Church Newsletter Keeps your church communicating and up-to-date with all members, leaders and the community. Also a main platform for your funding. S THE INFORMATION NEEDED FROM YOUR CHURCH see requested information INFORMATION NEEDED Contact person in your church to help generate the information Church: Mission, Vision, Doctrine Pastor’s current Itinerary for the next year and Biography (video & print) Calendar of events and activities for the next year List of Ministries & Departments w/ Leaders of each. List of Business & Nonprofit owners or leaders. List of students in High School, College or recently graduated. List Prominent leaders (principals, teachers, elected officials, CEO’s etc.) List of all church members (this is for your church Directory, Newsletter, Email and Text Blasts). # of members _____ # of Attendees to Sunday Services?____ Highlight: New members, Veterans, Seniors, Care-givers, New parents etc. Church-Capital projects in the works that need funding (building projects, fellowship halls, buses, empowerment centers etc). List of communication platforms being used by your church (daily-weekly). Your membership includes (website, email & text blasts, social media pages, podcasts and streaming). COMPANIES INVITED TO MEET AND GREET see schedule and confirmations here SESSION ONE - Companies Invited See Agenda OFFICIAL NATIONAL AME CHURCH MEDIA WEBSITES The Christian Recorder (AME Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5SzOUQP34uMRMY3CdIWc4Q AME Church News (Newsletter) https://www.ame-church.com/news/ AME Church Directory https://www.ame-church.com/directory/find-a-church/ AME Curch Events https://www.ame-church.com/events/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT The Carolina Media Arts & Business Centers Provides all Business and Media services needed to start, sustain or scale-up your organization or business to qualify-for and sustain funding. The PC Debit Card Provides a Group-purchasing Debit Card that allows the Twenty-four million dollars to be automatically dispersed to all members every month. CONTACT US Carolina Media Arts & Business Center Telephone (843) 465-7236 Email wbrantley@CarolinaMediaArts.com

Presiding Elder - Marion District SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT OF THE AME CHURCH WORDS FROM OUR LEADER Presiding Elder Johnnie O. Coe and Area Consultant Rev. Joanna S. Coe express heartfelt gratitude to the Marion District pastors, churches, and visitors for your enthusiastic attendance; Rev. John A. Brown and The St. Mary AME Church family for their exceptional hospitality in hosting the Marion District 2026 Pentecost Services; Rev. Daryl Woodberry, our inspiring speaker, and his accompanying church choir; and The William Smith Mass Choir and musicians, for bringing forth a spirit of unity and celebration. Glad to see candidates in our service, encouraging EVERYONE TO PLEASE VOTE...THE TIME IS NOW! CALENDAR PODCAST BLOG Education Payne Theological Seminary Master of Divinity 2011 – 2014 Allen University Religion/Religious Studies 2007 – 2010

St. Stephen A.M.E. Church is a community-centered house of worship located in Loris, South Carolina, currently under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Robert Taylor. Church Overview Denomination: African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. District affiliation: Part of the Seventh Episcopal District of the AME Church. Core mission: Providing spiritual guidance, fellowship, and community support. [1, 2, 3] Location and Contact Physical address: 4029 Hill Street, Loris, SC 29569. Phone number: (843) 756-5396. Online updates: The congregation regularly posts updates on the St. Stephen A.M.E. Church Facebook Page. [1, 2, 3] Leadership & Ministry Pastor: Rev. Robert Taylor assumed leadership of the congregation in October 2021. Activities: The church hosts seasonal spiritual events, including their annual Vacation Bible School program

New Bethel AME Church is a faith community located at 4291 Bethel Chapel Road in the Bayboro community of Loris, South Carolina (29569). It serves as a local spiritual center and historic gathering place for fellowship and worship in the rural Horry County area. Church Overview Location: 4291 Bethel Chapel Rd, Loris, SC 29569 Community Area: Bayboro Denomination: African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Contact Number: (843) 756-1919 Ministry and Role Operates as a traditional AME congregation providing weekly worship services, Sunday school, and local outreach. Acts as a historic anchor for residents in the Bayboro and surrounding Loris neighborhoods.

Friendship AME Church is an active African Methodist Episcopal house of worship located at 7112 Highway 9, Gresham, SC 29546, led by its pastor, Rev. Noel Smith. Known warmly by its congregation as "The Ship", the church serves as a tight-knit spiritual community in Marion County, emphasizing fellowship and community outreach. [1, 2, 3] Church Overview & Contact Info Map data ©2026 Terms 200 m Location: 7112 Highway 9, Gresham, South Carolina Phone: (843) 362-2957 Leadership: Rev. Noel Smith (Pastor) Digital Presence: The congregation interacts and shares service updates directly through the Friendship AME Church Facebook Page. [1, 2, 3, 4] Ministry and Community Action Worship Services: The church features regular spiritual programs, seasonal events, and revivals. [1, 2] Adaptability: During severe facility or weather concerns (such as past local electrical disruptions), the leadership ensures continuity of service by shifting to interactive dial-in conference lines to protect members. [1] Core Philosophy: The church organizes its community focus around the scriptural proverb that "a friend sticks closer than a brother or sister".

Our AME state church directory is an organized list of Our Churches Our Pastors Community Programs Businesses Resources Grouped by geographic state or region. These directories help people find local congregations, service times, and contact details. They are often managed by specific religious denominations, statewide conventions, or national locator platforms. Features Search Tools: Filter by church, pastor, city, community, zip code. Contact Data: Physical addresses, phone numbers, and official websites. Service Times: Weekly schedules and special events.

Mount Zion AME Church is an African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 1305 E Cheves St, Florence, SC 29506, led by senior pastor Rev. Dr. Johnathan K. Greene, Sr.. Established in 1966, the church serves as a central spiritual hub and community cornerstone in Florence, offering active outreach programs and local service ministries. Weekly Services & Hours Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. (Streams available on the Mount Zion AME Facebook Page) Administrative Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. [1, 2, 4] Community & Outreach Ministries Soup Kitchen: Provides hot meals to local residents every Tuesday and Thursday. Bible Study: Weekly spiritual growth sessions hosted on Wednesdays. Golden Age Ministry: Specialized fellowship programs designed to support and engage senior congregation members

St. Paul AME Church (often referred to locally as Greater Saint Paul AME Church) is a deeply rooted, community-centered congregation located just outside Florence in Effingham, South Carolina. Affiliated with the Northeast South Carolina Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (7th Episcopal District), the church serves as a historical and spiritual pillar for the local community. Location & Contact Information Address: 4810 Francis Marion Rd, Effingham, SC 29541 (Florence County) Phone: (843) 665-5190 Pastor: Reverend Elroy Davis [1, 2, 4] Key Details & Church History Pre-Civil War Roots: The congregation originally formed before the Civil War, initially holding its worship services in a traditional brush arbor. [1] Land Purchase: In 1875, church trustees bought land near the current site to build their first official sanctuary. By 1880, the church officially joined the South Carolina Conference of the AME Church. [1] Sanctuary and Annex: The church was once part of a three-church circuit before receiving its first full-time minister in the 1950s. The present-day sanctuary building was completed in 1975. [1] Cemetery: The church maintains the historical Greater Saint Paul AME Church Cemetery on its grounds. [1, 2] Worship Style: The church features a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary worship, offering dedicated ministries for both young adults and children. [1] Community and Digital Engagement The church has a strong community-focused focus, prioritizing fellowship and regional ministry engagement. [1, 2, 3] Online Tithing: Members and visitors can securely submit tithes and offerings remotely through the St. Paul AME Givelify App. Regional Events: The church actively participates in local AME events, such as the Northeast Conference YPD events and the Seventh Episcopal District's large-scale Summer Summit leadership retreats held at the nearby Florence Center

Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in the Burgess community of Myrtle Beach is a historic local house of worship located at 10287 Highway 707, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. Led by Rev. Dr. Eva (Eve) Smiling, the church plays a vital community and spiritual role in the Burgess/Socastee area. [1, 2, 3, 4] Church Overview Denomination: African Methodist Episcopal (AME) (7th Episcopal District) Address: 10287 Highway 707, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Phone: (843) 650-4513 Leadership: Rev. Dr. Eva Smiling (often referenced in records and community milestones alongside L.C. Smiling) [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Community Role Serves the historic Burgess and Socastee neighborhoods south of central Myrtle Beach. Acts as a spiritual center and gathering place for family celebrations, local community support, and traditional AME service

Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a welcoming Christian congregation located at 1108 Carver St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, currently led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Glenn McLellan. Under his leadership, the church serves as a vibrant, community-focused spiritual hub dedicated to worship, youth development, and local outreach Weekly Service & Study Schedule The church provides several opportunities for weekly worship and community engagement: [1, 2] Sunday Church School: 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Online Bible Study/Prayer: 12:00 PM Wednesday In-Person Bible Study: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Radio Broadcast: Weekly on Saturdays at 11:00 AM via Rejoice WMIR

www.SalemAMEchurch.com Salem AME Church is an African Methodist Episcopal congregation located at 8381 Salem Church Road in the Bucksport community of Conway, South Carolina. Led by Reverend Eric Robinson, the church serves its local area with spiritual guidance, community growth programs, and traditional worship ministries. [1, 2, 3, 4] Location and Contact Details Address: 8381 Salem Church Rd, Conway, SC 29527 Community: Bucksport Phone: (843) 397-2626 Leadership: Led by Rev. Eric Robinson [1, 2, 3] Mission and Overview Mission: To meet the spiritual, physical, and social needs of the community through love, unity, and the teachings of God's Word. Affiliation: Part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) denomination, following historic Wesleyan-Arminian traditions. Involvement: Offers active local outreach and ministries geared toward holistic development and fellowship in the rural Conway/Bucksport area. [1, 2, 3, 4]

www.BethelAMEConway.com Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Conway, South Carolina, is a historic faith community located at 1530 Racepath Avenue. Founded in 1866, it is one of the oldest African-American churches in the area and has served as a vital spiritual and social cornerstone for the local Black community for over 150 years. Location and Contact Address: 1530 Racepath Ave, Conway, SC 29526 Phone: (843) 248-4931 District: Marion District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Church Overview History: Established right after the Civil War in 1866, playing a central role in local community life, resilience, and faith. Core Values: Rooted in spirituality, love for Jesus Christ, and social justice. Connection: You can follow updates, community announcements, and online worship services via the official Bethel AME Church Facebook Page.