As part of Black History Month, Bishop David Wilson hosted a discussion Feb. 8, 2024, at Asbury Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. The predominantly Black church served as the host for a discussion that focused on the history of how African-Americans have been treated in The United Methodist Church and its predecessor denominations. 

Other points included ministries that our panel were proud of in their local congregations, their call stories, and where they see hope not just for the denomination, but for African-Americans in both predominantly Black churches and in cross-cultural settings both in the worldwide church and in the Great Plains Conference.

Panelists were Rev. Dr. Victor McCullough (Wichita Saint Mark UMC), Rev. Charlotte Abram (retired but serving at Urban Ministry Cooperative Parish in Omaha), Rev. Cheryl Jefferson Bell (Resurrection, a United Methodist Church), and Rev. Harry Christian (Asbury Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Topeka).

We apologize for an issue with the sound in parts of this video. Two microphones were tied to the same frequency, which caused a "hallow" sound in parts for two of our participants. However, the insight they shared can still be heard.