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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.
Gospel Music Executive Ken Cook Dies of Cancer at 37
A well-known gospel music executive died Monday at the age of 37.
African-American Pastors Call on Obama to Reconsider Gay Marriage Stance
A group of influential black ministers – some of whom are connected with the fifth largest denomination in the U.S. – gathered Thursday in one of the nation's most famous civil rights cities to ask President Obama to reverse his stance on same-sex marriage.
Pastor, wife indicted in alleged sexual assault, child abuse of 'God daughters'
A Las Vegas pastor and his wife have been indicted on multiple charges of sexual assault, child abuse and other crimes they allegedly committed with multiple underage victims under their leadership 10 years ago.
COGIC pastor sentenced to 5 life sentences for sexually abusing young girls
A Texarkana pastor who is accused of assaulting and raping children and teenagers years ago was sentenced by a jury last week to five life sentences and 11 separate 20-year terms after he was convicted on 16 felony counts.
Son of 'Godfather of Gospel' to Lead Late Father's Church
The son of the late Rev. Timothy Wright was installed as pastor of his father\'s church on Sunday, three months following the death of the Grammy-nominated gospel music singer known to some as the "Godfather of Gospel."
Pastor rebukes NFL star Cam Newton for being ‘dressed like a woman’
North Carolina Bishop Patrick Wooden, Sr., founder of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, has rebuked Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton for “dressing like a woman” when appeared at a recent press conference wearing a headscarf, a silky blue suit and gold shoes.
Young COGIC leaders call on Donnie Swaggart to repent for rebuking black church
Scores of young leaders in the Church of God In Christ, America’s largest black Pentecostal denomination, have called on evangelist Donnie Swaggart to publicly repent for his recent rebuke of the black Church.
Church Yearbook: SBC Membership Drops Again; Catholics Rebound
The nation\'s largest Protestant denomination reported a decline in membership for the second year in a row, according to the National Council of Churches\' 2010 yearbook of churches.
Kierra Sheard Hinting at Writing New Book?
Kierra Sheard, the 27-year-old gospel singer, may be teasing fans with the possibility of a new venture in the form of a book.
Denzel Washington Explains Why He Did Not Become a Minister Like his Father (Watch)
Hollywood actor Denzel Washington has talked openly about his Christian faith and now he reveals why he never became a minister like his father.
Black Holiness groups unite on voter drive for first time
The Church of God in Christ, a predominantly African American body of 6.5 million members, is holding its first-ever national ballot drive.
Denzel Washington Turns 57, Says 'Ministering' Through Career
Denzel Washington, who turned 57 Wednesday, is continuing to prove that a successful acting career is feasible with the proper spiritual foundation.
Black Christian leaders protest new Planned Parenthood in Charlotte, lament ‘silent genocide’
African-American first ladies and church leaders in Charlotte protested the opening of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Charlotte Monday, shouting that the nation’s largest abortion provider is not welcome in the city.
Southeast Red Vodka Glorifying Gang Activity?
Local residents in San Diego are outraged at a vodka manufacturer for distributing a new line of vodka which calls itself "Southeast Red" after local gang activity.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Offer Prayers to Ailing Student
Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West are using their star power to uplift people.
