Does Going to Church Make You Live Longer?

A recently published study headed by Norwegian researchers found that there is a correlation between religious practice and lower blood pressure, says Black Christian News. In research published in the International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, researchers concluded that lower blood pressure can be linked to church attendance. Dr. Harold G. Koenig, one of the authors [...]

Great News Eddie Long’s New Birth School Reopens:

After striking fear in the hearts of parents by closing the private educational institute, Eddie Long’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church announced that it reopened the congregation’s school. New Birth’s announcement in late December that the school would close after 18 years sent hundreds of students scrambling to find a new school, reports the Atlanta Constitution Journal. [...]

Pastor John P. Kee Receives Huge Honor at Stellar Awards:

Pastor John P. Kee was honored at the 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards with the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award. Pastor Kee is the recipient of 21 Stellar Awards, 27 GMWA Excellence Awards, a Trailblazer Award from President Bill Clinton, one Soul Train Music Award, two Billboard Music Awards, a Gospel Music Hall of Fame Award, [...]

VaShawn Mitchell Tops Winners List at 27th Annual Stellar Awards:

Rising Gospel music superstar VaShawn Mitchell topped the list of winners during the 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards announced Saturday night during the show’s taping at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry House Theater. Mitchell took home six awards, including Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Contemporary Male of the Year and [...]

Fred Hammond Sings about Love and Heartbreak on New CD “God, Love & Romance”:

Fred Hammond is getting ready to release something quite unexpected and revolutionary for the Gospel arena. Cross Rhythms reports that the singer is ready to debut “God, Love & Romance” on Verity Records on  January 31, 2012. The album features love songs that run the gamut of relational experiences. Hammond is currently unmarried after his 2004 [...]

Pre-Order Marvin Sapp New Album “I Win”:

Thousands of Marvin Sapp’s fans from the Washington D. C. Metro area turned out for this sold out event. There was so much excitement and high anticipation looking forward to Sapp’s live recording. This was a rare opportunity to experience since this was Sapp’s first live CD recording since the passing of his wife, Dr. [...]

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  • Brian Courtney Wilson to Release Second Studio Album:

    Brian Courtney Wilson to Release Second Studio Album:

    Brian Courtney Wilson is coming hard again with his latest project, “So Proud,” out in stores Feb. 7. This particular album is a special one of the artist. It sort of brings back memories of his childhood. “Before my mom and dad knew I was going to be a singer, God had given them a [...]

  • Our Christian Youth Are Divorcing Abstinence:

    Our Christian Youth Are Divorcing Abstinence:

    That’s the implication in the upcoming October issue of an evangelical magazine that claims that young, unmarried Christians are having premarital sex almost as much as their non-Christian peers, says CNN.com. The article in Relevant magazine, entitled “(Almost) Everyone’s Doing It,” cited several studies examining the sexual activity of single Christians. One of the biggest surprises was a December [...]

  • By Faith Music Group & SEC Youth Dept Present: Maurette Brown Clark and Nu4m Live in London

    By Faith Music Group & SEC Youth Dept Present: Maurette Brown Clark and Nu4m Live in London

    A Evening of Worship and Praise with Stellar Award Winning Artist, Maurette Brown Clark and one of the UK’s Best groups Nu4m Praise. This is going to be a evening of high Praise and Worship, not to be missed. So if you want to be truly blessed in 2012, make sure your there. This Event [...]

  • Erica Campbell Reveals Baby’s Name:

    Erica Campbell Reveals Baby’s Name:

    One half of Mary Mary is getting ready to have that baby! Erica Campbell revealed on Saturday via Twitter that she and her husband have decided a name for their soon-to-be-here bundle of joy. The couple also had a baby shower the following day. “My babyshower was over the weekend, yay!!!!!, with family and friends. The [...]

  • Bishop Eddie Long’s New Birth School Shutting Down:

    Bishop Eddie Long’s New Birth School Shutting Down:

    Atlanta area parents are shocked and left scrambling to find a school for their children since they found out New Birth Christian Academy will not open its doors again after Christmas break. The Eddie Long church institution is feeling the brunt of a plague of bad press and diminishing church membership. Not enough students remain [...]

  • Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick Star in Documentary:

    Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick Star in Documentary:

    In a new documentary called “The Wonderful Family of Divas,” Whitney Houston and family will share some insight about the Drinkard family, whose impact in Gospel has pioneered a path for artists in all genres. The Drinkard Singers are known for their foundational music that paved the way for people like Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston, [...]

  • The 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Coming Soon:

    The 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Coming Soon:

    The 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards is back and the group has announced an all-star lineup of Gospel music’s finest performers, including  Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, James Fortune & FIYA, Ricky Dillard & New G, Earnest Pugh, Richard Smallwood & Vision and William McDowell. In addition, presenters will include Cece Winans, Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Kim Fields, Karen Clark Sheard, Kurt [...]

  • Roland Martin and Bishop T.D. Jakes Discuss Fathers:

    Roland Martin and Bishop T.D. Jakes Discuss Fathers:

    Roland Martin and Bishop T.D. Jakes talk one-on-one about the importance of fathers in the African-American community, the Bishop Eddie L. Long scandal and what Black men look for in leadership. Check out the conversation below: Click to listen to: Bishop T.D. Jakes Speaks On The Importance Of Fatherhood In The African-American Community

  • Paula White Declared Official Pastor of Tims’ Church:

    Paula White Declared Official Pastor of Tims’ Church:

    The Christian Post reports that New Destiny Christian Center announced that Paula White is the new senior pastor of the Florida megachurch the late Zachery Tims founded 15 years ago with his ex-wife, Riva Tims, who is also suing the Florida megachurch.

  • You are invited! 20th Year Music Celebration of Kurt Carr

    You are invited! 20th Year Music Celebration of Kurt Carr

    You are invited to celebrate, 20 Years of Kurt Carr’s Music. The 20th Year Music Celebration of Kurt Carr, will be hosted on February 24, 2012, 7:00 PM, at Cummings Street Baptist Church, 8800 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38125. This promises to be a great evening. Some of the artist on the night are Richard [...]

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