African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)

The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) is a Protestant denomination that was founded by Bishop Richard Allen in 1816. The headquarters for the African Methodist Episcopal Church is located in Nashville, TN.

The African Methodist Episcopal Church consists of approximately 4,100 churches nationwide.^*

The African Methodist Episcopal Church is a member of the following organizations:

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View the African Methodist Episcopal Church Directory listings on USA Churches.

Contact Information:

Phone: (615) 254-0911
Fax: (615) 254-0912
Official Website: www.ame-church.com

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* Data for number of churches collected in 2009 and used with permission by The Association of Religion Data Archives (www.TheARDA.com); original source: National Council of Churches' Historic Archive CD and recent editions of the Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches.