Archive for March, 2009

Bishop Carlton Pearson Declares “Satan Does Not Exist”:
Just when you thought that the controversy about “the Gospel of inclusion” had settled down and drifted into the pages of oblivion, it is appearing to be making a comeback.
On Thursday night of this past week, Bishop Carlton Pearson appeared on ABC’s Nightline and reaffirmed his theological position of several years ago about the “Doctrine [...]

Stop And Thank The Lord Right Now:
Hi Guys, I pray you all are well. I got this email today and thought that I would share it with you. It is letting us know that, sometimes we have to just stop what where doing and just thank the Lord for His Mercy and Grace towards us, each and everyday.
I hope it blesses [...]

Rusty Watson The Live Recording At Love Center Ministries Inc:
Gospel artist Rusty Watson is celebrating his first live solo recording in Oakland, California on Friday, November 16th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
You can purchase tickets at the door or at Love Center Ministries during the hours of 9am – 5pm, Monday thru Friday!
Celebration Location:
Love Center Ministries, Inc. 10400 International Blvd. – Oakland, California [...]

NEW SOLO CD FROM ISRAEL HOUGHTON: Head man of New Breed has new album “The Power of One” in Stores Now
Multiple Grammy, Stellar, and Soul Train Award winner and double RIAA certified Gold-selling artist Israel Houghton returns to his roots as a solo artist with “The Power of One” released today March 24, 2009 on Integrity Music/Columbia Records.
The album features the youthful and musically masterful energy that has made Israel Houghton among the most highly [...]

Family Update on Pastor Timothy Wright:
Amidst a flurry of rumors and erroneous stories, the family of Pastor Timothy Wright released a statement, about his condition earlier today to bring clarity and accuracy to what is currently going on with Pastor Timothy Wright.
“Rev. Timothy Wright did not have a heart attack. But on jan 21st his heart stopped suddenly. He was [...]

Creflo Dollar Presents: Heart of God – CHANGE – In Stores March 24th
Creflo Dollar and Arrow Records presents the much anticipated, sophomore album, CHANGE featuring Creflo Dollar and The Heart of God singers, in a dazzling assortment of life-changing music.
“This project was an opportunity to marry inspirational music with scriptural lyrics,” says Creflo Dollar. “People can expect to experience a level of authentic, heartfelt praise and worship [...]

NIYOKI APPEARS ON ‘BET ON BLAST’ AND ‘106 & GOSPEL’: D2G recording artist offers advice to ‘Sunday Best’ hopefuls.
Vivacious D2G Records/Executive Music/Universal Music Christian Group recording artist Niyoki appears on BET On Blast where she offers advice and insight to BET Sunday Best hopefuls.
Niyoki, whose critically acclaimed album “Rest” has been in the marketplace since last fall, also appears this Sunday, March 22, 2009 on 106 & Park’s Generation Gospel, which airs at [...]

BEBE WINANS RELEASED ON BOND: Gospel singer says domestic assault allegations are ‘inconsistent with my character.’
*Gospel great BeBe Winans was released from Nashville’s Davidson County jail Thursday after posting $1,000 bond in his domestic assault case involving ex-wife, Debra Winans.
According to the arrest warrant filed Wednesday, Benjamin “BeBe” Winans, 46, went to pick up his children from Debra’s Nashville home on Feb. 13. An argument about the kids ensued in [...]

LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND CHURCHY?: Pastor Stephen F. Smith blogs about well off church folk.
Lifestyles of the Rich and Churchy? I was the transportation coordinator several years back for the late Bishop G. E. Patterson in the late 90’s and early in this decade.
During that time it was my responsibility to coordinate the safe arrival of Bishop Patterson’s guests.
Whether these were household names, or just those who were those [...]

Donald Lawrence and Company New Album “The Law Of Confession Part 1″
Living Word Christian Center located in Forest Park (a sprawling suburb outside of Chicago, Illinois) was the location for The Law of Confession, Donald Lawrence’s live CD/DVD recording, held on July 30th.
The doors opened at 6 PM sharp, and no more than 30 minutes later, the spacious auditorium was filled to capacity with people waiting [...]

MCLURKIN’S ‘WE ALL ARE ONE (LIVE IN DETROIT)’ COMING OUT: Grammy winning singer-pastor releases CD arch 31.
One of Gospel music’s top male vocalists, Donnie McClurkin, returns to center stage with new CD, “We All Are One (Live In Detroit),” to reach stores March 31, 2009. Beginning March 9th fans can pre-order the CD at www.verityrecords.com.
Additionally, the CD can be previewed on the site beginning March 23rd. Recorded live in a [...]

VENUE CHANGE FOR LIVE RECORDING WITH CLARK-COLE, MURPHY AND SPIVEY: James ‘JJ’ Hairston and Youthful Praise to record their fifth CD.
As a result of the overwhelming response the venue for the live recording of James “JJ” Hairston and Youthful Praise has changed.
If you are in the Connecticut/NYC area this Sunday March 15, 2009 you’re welcome to attend. However, no filming will be allowed during the recording.
Contemporary Gospel choir, Youthful Praise featuring James “JJ” Hairston is [...]

GOSPEL LEGEND BEBE WINANS BOOKED FOR ASSAULT: Ex-wife of singer presses charges for domestic violence.
Gospel singer BeBe Winans was booked yesterday on a domestic assault rap for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground during an argument last month, reports TheSmokingGun.com.
According to a court filing, the 46-year-old BeBe Winans, and his former spouse, got into a “verbal altercation” on February 13 about “custody issues dealing with their children.” At [...]

Lisa McClendon Queen Of Gospel Soul: Hits The UK in April with new album
GL Media, the company behind the UK’s premier Gospel music magazine: Gospel Link, is pleased to announce the next installment of GL Live will be headlined by the Queen of Gospel Soul; Lisa McClendon.
GL Live is an innovation in Urban Gospel events, previously presented Holy Hip Hop legends Da T.R.U.T.H. and Lecrae plus King of [...]

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise Live Recording
For those of you who haven’t heard JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, have missed out on an awesome ministry and blessing but not to worry.. I have GREAT news, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise are getting ready to their second live album, on Sunday 15th March 2009.
This is not a night to be missed. What ever [...]

BET’S ‘SUNDAY BEST’ RETURNED FOR ITS SECOND SEASON: On Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. the 10-week.
During last season’s live finale, 1.7 million viewers tuned in to the excitement as Crystal Aikin, a nurse from Tacoma, Washington, won BET’s first-ever gospel singing competition and took home a national recording contract, a brand new vehicle, a prize package for her community and the title of Sunday Best.
Back by popular demand, Sunday Best [...]

Donnie McClurkin Uplifts Your Soul With New Single ‘Wait On The Lord’
“Whatever I have, I offer to the Lord, and whatever He wants to do with it, He does.” – Donnie McClurkin
This is the multi-award winning Donnie McClurkin’s approach to making music. Well the Lord has spoken once again through the music of Pastor Donnie McClurkin in the new heart-felt single featuring Karen Clark Sheard.
The perfectly [...]

STR8 from the Heart: Healing for your Soul – CD & Book from Kimberly Washington
Empowering people to reach their next level of greatness…is what Kimberly Washington has been ordained to do. From ministering, to doing seminars with Bishop Noel Jones, and now to authoring, Kimberly Washington is fulfilling her mandate. Her passion is to set the captives free and to equip, edify and exhort people into reaching their next [...]

MARY MARY PERFORMS AT THE WHITE HOUSE: Sisters Erica and Tina Campbell join others in a performance to honor Steve Wonder.
Mary Mary joined Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, Will.i.am, and others on, Wednesday, February 25 when they performed in honor of Stevie Wonder, who received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, at the White House.
President and Mrs. Obama was also on hand to honor the legendary genius and the once-in-a-lifetime concert that was [...]

