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First Black pastor of Hillsong Atlanta parts ways amid growing scandals
The first Black pastor of Hillsong, who just came aboard in June 2021, is running for the hills less than a year later.
Money-changer or soul-winner? Jamal Bryant accused of using rich rappers as a ‘money grab’
In John 2:13-16, Jesus flipped the money changers’ tables for using the temple for selfish gain and turning it into what He called a “den of thieves” instead of a “house of prayer.” Since hosting Kanye West’s “Sunday Service,” mega pastor Jamal Bryant is being accused of using the rapper to get money.
Le’Andria Johnson celebrates 9 months sober with a praise: ‘God I thank You!'
GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer, Le’Andria Johnson, is celebrating a huge milestone—9 months of sobriety—and she is sending up praises to God for this huge accomplishment. The gifted songbird confessed to being on “Iyanla: Fix My Life” in March. But now, she’s back on track.
Aventer Gray praises woman who bashed NFL players for taking a knee and engaged in numerous affairs
Pastor Hope Carpenter received praise from Aventer Gray though she came under fire in 2017 for bashing NFL players for kneeling as a means of protesting the killing of unarmed black men. She also made headlines in 2014 for carrying on multiple extramarital affairs over a 10-year period.
Christian New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker first announced 2020 bid at his home church
Cory Booker, who has been called “the most overtly Christian Democratic presidential candidate since Jesse Jackson and perhaps even Jimmy Carter,” announced his plans to run for president at his home church.
John Gray denies being suicidal, chastises Church for not 'concealing' his sin
After a video of Bishop T.D. Jakes telling a weeping Pastor John Gray “the spirit of suicide hangs around your house,” many prayed for that suicidal spirit to be lifted from the Relentless Church leader. He clarifies his statements inside.
Ministry News: Pastor Kenya and Lady Dianna Hobbs rename and relaunch urban ministry ‘City Church’ [VIDEO]
An exciting ministry elevation and relaunch has been officially announced by City Church, an urban, inner city-based church plant in Buffalo, NY led by Pastor Kenya and Lady Dianna Hobbs. Watch the interview to learn all about their new ministry focus and passion for God’s work.
Gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is ‘sorry’ for slamming Christianity and the church in profanity-laced videos
After recently going on a profanity-laced tirade against Christianity, its church infrastructure and some of its leadership, GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is seeking redemption.
‘Sanctuary’ church in Minneapolis is achieving racial diversity in divided times
Though some would argue that America is now more racially divided than ever, this certainly isn’t true at Sanctuary Covenant Church in north Minneapolis. The Evangelical congregation of about 700 has a healthy mix of races and cultures.
WATCH: ‘Proud’ Tamela Mann sings soul-stirring song and John & Aventer Gray’s pastoral installation
Sunday night, as John and Aventer Gray were formally installed as pastors of Relentless Church in Greeneville, before rendering a stirring selection, GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer, Tamela Mann, expressed how “proud” she felt of the couple.
COGIC News: EEW President Dianna Hobbs, Dr. Judith McAllister tapped as 2018 'AIM' speakers
Western New York’s Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM) Convention, the annual summer convention of the Church of God In Christ, Inc., is offering a powerful lineup for 2018. Evangelist Dianna Hobbs, Dr. Judith McAllister and others will minister June 18th-22nd in Western NY.
Watch: EEW President Dianna Hobbs shares highlights from Bermuda evangelism trip
Globally sought-after minister of the Gospel, First Lady Dianna Hobbs, traveled to Bermuda for evangelism purposes February 23-25, 2018. She shares highlights from her trip in a new video. Watch.
Patti LaBelle joins cast of OWN’s mega-church drama ‘Greenleaf’
The one and only Ms. Patti LaBelle is joining the cast of “Greenleaf” that centers on an African-American family’s powerful megachurch in Memphis. The 73-year-old legendary vocalist will play Maxine Patterson.
Bishop I.V. Hilliard gives reins of megachurch over to his daughter in historic move
Dr. Irishea Hilliard has been installed as new senior pastor of New Light Christian Center Church—a designation that officially makes her the successor of Bishop I.V. Hilliard, who is her father, and also founder of the ministry.