OUR MISSION is to be a healthy biblical community of African Heritage Free Methodist Leaders supporting one another, assisting the Free Methodist Church of North America in understanding the societal distinctives in the African-American and African Heritage community in order to multiply disciples, leaders, groups and churches.

OUR VISION is to see the Free Methodist Church USA become a church committed to the inclusiveness of all people in the call to know God as revealed in Jesus Christ.

STRATEGY ONE: ENGAGE

• Identify, recruit, and nurture young people for consideration to ordained ministry
• Identify, motivate, and assist leaders to fulfill their potential in the denomination
• Assist members in becoming involved in AHN activities
• Provide accountability for Pastor/Leaders in the network by utilizing cluster groups
• Utilize fellowship to assist in the retention of AH FMCUSA clergy
• Examine the current climate of and sensitivity to race and culture in the FMCUSA
• Provide advocacy for inclusion in ministry opportunities throughout denomination
• Promote the advancement and inclusion of AH women in the Wesleyan Tradition.

STRATEGY TWO: ENCOURAGE 

• Inform AH members of prayer and benevolent needs of members
• Offer training utilizing technology to uplift AH members
• Utilize portions of the AHN Annual Conference to intentionally develop opportunities for wholeness and healing for participants
  • Develop “Thought Groups” to discuss issues and concerns
  • Ensure a time for release and reflection
  • Utilize AHN members through the email list-serve to send out positive weekly thoughts
  • Each member is given the opportunity to write a weekly devotional/inspirational word for the week
  • Provide Cross Cultural Training to churches in urban communities that have evolve.

STRATEGY THREE: EMPOWER

• Determine and develop programming for the professional development needs of Network members
• Identify, develop and provide a list of available resources
• Categorize a cadre of leaders, facilitators for teaching and training: retreats, workshops
• Advance programs and strategies to help enhance the effectiveness of Network members engaged in urban ministry
• Develop strategies for enhancing the financial status of the AH Network