About Us

We are Believe Inc. — and we believe in you.

Believe, Incorporated is a non-profit organization committed to supporting the secular educational, economic, community development, and outreach efforts of individuals and organizations connected to the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, particularly within the 13th Episcopal District.

Our mission is to identify new resources and provide small grants to churches, organizations, and individuals who are eligible and equipped to further the work of outreach, leadership, and community transformation.

Bishop Harry L. Seawright, Presiding Prelate of the 13th Episcopal District
Rev. Tony Gooch, Executive Director
Ramona Young, 1st Vice Chair & Theology/Technology Grant Committee Chair
Dr. Gia Haslerig, 2nd Vice Chair
Rev. Eric Knowles, Church/Organization Grant Committee Chair
Faye Walker, Treasurer
Renee Scott, Recording Secretary
Rev. Cameron Robinson, Corresponding Secretary
Dr. Vera Chatman
Michael Steward
Sheila Harris
Dr. Sandra Griffin
Therese Baker
Linde Ellerby (Member-at-Large)