General Secretary

500 8th Avenue South • Nashville, TN 37203
Phone (615) 254-0911 • Fax (615) 254-0912
E-mail: cio@ame-church.com

Dr. Clement W. Fugh, B.B.A, University of Memphis; Th.M., Boston University School of Theology; D.Min., United Theological Seminary; additional study at Atlanta University, Payne Theological Seminary and Memphis Theological Seminary; he is General Secretary and Chief Information Officer of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; he served over thirty years as Pastor to congregations in Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio; he has contributed to Liberation and Unity, a COCU sponsored devotional, to the African American Devotional Bible, and to The Pastor's Manual for the Twenty-First Century; he served as Secretary to the Committee on Worship and Liturgy that gave to the AMEC the Bicentennial Hymnal and the Book of Worship; and, he has been involved in the revision and compilation of The Doctrine and Discipline of the African Methodist Episcopal Church since 1980.

Mrs. Billie Dale Dixon Irving, Administrative Assistant, is a retired State of Tennessee Human Services Administrative Hearing Officer, who is a lifelong member of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, Nashville, Tennessee. In the local church, she is a Trustee, 1st Vice President of the Lay Organization, a Missionary, Usher, and formerly served as Bulletin Clerk, and then as Church Secretary for over 35 years. She was appointed as Chairperson of the Affiliated Groups and Ecumenical Relations Committee for the 13th District WMS in 2001. Mrs. Irving served sixteen years in secretarial positions with the Connectional Lay Organization. Her responsibilities in the Office of the General Secretary include office support, database entry, general office management and record keeping.

Mrs. Marcia Fugh Joseph, Information Systems Project Manager (ISPM), is a 2001 graduate of Hampton University with a BS Degree in Management. After meeting requirements for graduation in December, 2000, Marcia enrolled in New Horizons Computer Learning Centers where she received specialized training in computer hardware and software usage. Marcia has completed her course work at Tennessee State University for the Master of Public Administration degree (MPA), with an emphasis on Not for Profits, and is in preparation for her thesis. In her capacity as ISPM, she offers database support and maintenance, network installation support, manages the “help desk” for technical support, and is active in user training services. She will also serve as the backup to the Webmaster.