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Christian 'American Idol' Crowns Winner
Da’Quela Payne of Holy Redeemer Church of God in Christ in Milwaukee came out as the winner of Trinity Broacast Network’s (TBN) hit reality show “Gifted.”
Man Gets 14 Years for Church Arson
A man who set a black church in Massachusetts on fire in response to U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2008 election victory has been sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison.
Mike Pence called ‘one of the most persecuted Christians in America’ at church MLK celebration
Bishop Vincent Mathews Jr., world missions president of the predominantly African American and 5.5 million member Church of God in Christ called Vice President Mike Pence one of the “most persecuted Christians in America” Sunday.
Andraé Crouch Laid to Rest; Gospel Music Stars Kirk Franklin, Erica Campbell to Gather in Mourning Tonight
Legendary gospel singer Andraé Crouch is being laid to rest on Wednesday after two days of services at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in San Fernando, Calif.
Black Pastors Criticized for Endorsing Obama Health Care Plan
A group of black pro-life ministers were blasted by fellow pastors Monday for endorsing President Obama's plan to reform the health care system.
Magic Johnson preaches sermon to kick off new year; wants to surround himself with men of God
Five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson preached a New Year's Eve message at West Angeles Church of God in Christ.
Ex-KKK Leader to Minister in Historically Black Church Body
A former national leader of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan will be conducting evangelism campaigns and engaging in the ministry of racial reconciliation as an ordained minister in the largest body of black churchgoers in America.
Pastor’s son sentenced for pointing gun at church member during dispute
Cedric Taylor, the son of Bishop Jerry Wayne Taylor of Holy City Church of God in Christ Memphis, Tennessee, where former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a campaign speech in 2020, was slapped with a suspended sentence Friday for pulling a gun at a former longtime member inside the church in February.
White owner of Word Network apologizes for controversial meme showing pimping of black pastors
Kevin Adell, the white owner and CEO of the Word Network billed “the largest, African-American religious network in the WORLD,” has apologized for sharing a meme which depicts him pimping popular black preachers.
Las Vegas pastor escapes jail time for sex crimes case but required to register as sex offender
Nearly three years after he was charged with sexual assault, child abuse and other crimes involving multiple underage victims, Pastor Bobby Cornealius Smith of New Beginnings Ministries Church of God in Christ in Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced to one-year probation during which he will be required to register as a sex offender. However, he will continue to serve as a pastor, his attorney said.
Pastor who wanted to be raptured or die in church suffers fatal heart attack near pulpit
For at least the last five years, Pastor Robert Lee Hamilton Sr. of Golden Gate Cathedral Church of God In Christ in New Albany, Mississippi, has been telling his family and parishioners that he wanted to be raptured or die preaching the word in church.
'I Am Delivert' Andrew Caldwell 'Claps Back' at Kim Burrell, Makes Bold Claim About Her Husband's Sexuality
Internet personality Andrew Caldwell, 23, made famous by a viral video in which he proclaimed he was "delivert" from homosexuality, slammed embattled gospel singer Kim Burrell for calling him out in a controversial sermon on homosexuality. Caldwell further made a bold claim about her husband's sexuality.
COGIC bishop anoints Kamala Harris with prayer, declares ‘I believe we have the victory’
Despite being rebuked by Pastor Donnie Swaggart for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the next president of the United States, Bishop John Drew Sheard, presiding bishop and chief apostle of the Church of God in Christ, defiantly anointed her with prayer before his congregation Sunday after declaring, “I believe we have the victory.”
Famed NY Gospel Singer Timothy Wright Dies at 61
The Rev. Timothy Wright, the Grammy-nominated gospel music singer known to some as the "Godfather of Gospel," died Thursday at the age of 61. The beloved Brooklyn pastor had been critically injured last July in a three-vehicle crash.
Church Elder's Wife Fatally Shoots Him, Tries to Kill Herself After 40 Years of Marriage
Forty years of marriage between a respected South Carolina church elder and his wife ended in tragedy Saturday morning after his wife, described as a good Christian by friends and family, allegedly shot him dead then tried to take her life as well.
Lancaster Pastor Killed in Freeway Crash
A local Lancaster, Calif. pastor died yesterday after colliding with a drunk driver on 14 Freeway in Acton.
Bishop E.W. Jackson Offers Limited Praise for Black Pastors' Open Letter to Hillary Clinton on Abortion and Religious Freedom
Bishop E.W. Jackson recently praised and critiqued an open letter from 25 African-American pastors expressing concern about Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton's views on abortion and religious liberty.
Denzel Washington: 'I'm in the Service Business Now ... I'm Here to Serve God' (Watch)
Denzel Washington says he identifies himself as something more than just a two-time Academy Award-winning actor. The star of the brand new motion picture "Fences" is making it known that he is a servant of God.
