VIA GOSPEL TODAY: Los Angeles, CA – After selling more than 500,000 units, releasing six acclaimed albums and garnering a host of Grammy, Stellar and Dove award nominations as a member of the trailblazing Gospel group, “Virtue,” lead singer and group co-founder, Karima Kibble is set to release her eagerly-awaited solo debut, “Just Karima!” on […]
The preacher known to millions as Reverend Ike has died. Reverend Frederick Eikerenkoetter passed away Tuesday in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 74. Reverend Ike’s ministry was known for preaching the gospel of prosperity, which made him rich off donations. He was often to known to boast that, quote, “My garages runneth over.” He […]
VIA EURWEB: When it comes to African-Americans, a study shows they are more likely to practice Christianity compared to other racial groups. According to a new study by the Barna Group, 66 percent of African-Americans agreed with the statement “the Bible is totally accurate in all of the principles it teaches,” compared to 46 percent […]
Although women outnumber men at least two-to-one in church membership, a new symposium nurtures men to take on leadership positions in church and at home. The annual “Be the Man” conference was held recently in Ridgecrest, N.C. The conference objective is to help churches counter negative stereotypes that keep many men from attending church. “You’re […]
VIA EURWEB: Tyscot Records’ Lucinda Moore lost her grandmother Friday. She is asking for prayers from everyone as she was the backbone of her family. Hear the words from Lucinda. “My grandmother, Mother Lucille Wright” (from Myrtle Beach , SC & One of the national mothers of Sound of Praise churches) just died. She is […]
VIA EURWEB: A former NFL defensive lineman has put his skills to use in the pulpit. Delles Ray Howell performed six seasons as a defensive back with the New Orleans Saints and the New York Jets. Now he’s known as Rev. Howell to his 150 New Light Church members in a Louisiana town east of […]
(New Orleans, LA) — Some 30-thousand Lutheran teenagers are in New Orleans to worship, build hope and promote justice. The Christian Post reports the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Youth Gathering has seen about 12-thousand young people loaded onto buses and taken to service projects all across New Orleans. The theme of the event, “Jesus, […]
Get your first look at the trailer for Tyler Perry’s new movie, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” based on the hit stage play of the same name. The movie stars Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige and Gladys Knight and looks like it’s going to be another blockbuster for the talented Mr. Perry […]
VIA NEWSONE: The media continues to run blaring headlines questioning the custody of Michael Jackson’s children, Joe Jackson’s charges of homicide, and speculation over control of the multi-million dollar estate. Yet, one of the most important aspects of Michael Jackson’s legacy is conspicuously under-reported — his humanitarianism, specifically his affinity for Africa. Jackson’s first visited […]
BET will be taping the next season of “Bobby Jones Gospel” this weekend in Washington, DC and WYCB Spirit 1340 will be there! Angel will be broadcasting live on location today from 3-7 pm. The series is taping live at the BET studios from July 24th-July 26th @ 4, 6 and 8 pm.