The Old Black Church

Lord have mercy, wasn't aware that the "Word Of Faith Movement" held an annual conference each year. Facebook : God already has a plan for your life and it's bigger than anything you can imagine. Join Kenneth Copeland and others generals of Faith at the 2014 International Faith Conference!

Today the "Homegoing services" for Archbishop David Huskins were held at the Cedar Lake Christian Center (CLCC) in Cedar town, Georgia among a standing room only crowd. Archbishop Huskins, an Atlanta-area pastor who led a network of charismatic churches was found dead at his home Monday of what sources say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Bishop David Huskins had acknowledged suffering from heart-related health problems and recently talked about taking time off. The above pic was posted to social media with the following heartfelt caption: I hope you know how much you were loved! We could have filled it up a 1000 times and still not been able to accommodate all the lives you touched!   Archbishop Huskins, a father, pastor, prophet and apostle and above all else, Archbishop Huskins was a servant of God. He was a true apostle from God who carried a prophetic mantle. He served as the presiding bishop of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches (ICCC) and Int

Some, Nigerians are highly upset about the latest news and rumors surrounding their spiritual leaders.  Nigeria’s most powerful Christian couple has gone public about their marriage and, have decided to call it quits. The leaders of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and Rev. Anita Oyakhilome are regarded as two of the richest and most influential pastors in Nigeria.  Pastor Oyakhilome and his wife, co-author one of the fastest-selling Christian daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities. According to online reports , the dissolution of the marriage between the two has entered the final messy phase. The wife is seeking a divorce on the grounds of “unreasonable behavior” and “adultery”. The couple married, two decades ago, produced two teenage daughters, Sharon and Charlyn. Oyakhilome is the president of Believers’ Love World Inc, the registered name of the Christian ministry, while his estranged wife is the vice-president.

According to Sister2Sister , Bishop Noel Jones received a shock during the “Preachers of L.A.” after the show when his longtime “friend” Loretta Jones expressed her true feelings about their relationship. Loretta told Noel while co-stars Ron and Lavette Gibson looked on. “I’m happy the way things are, but if he proposes to me, I will accept.” I, know times have changed, but there are some issues that are definitely not up for compromise. Now, in my honest opinion Loretta should not have to propose to Noel Jones.... and if she is ever forced to go down on one knee like the sister done in a picture ,  that was posted and went viral last month online, then Bishop Jones doesn't deserve her. So the question that's being thrown around on social media, should Loretta ask Bishop Jones to marry her?

According to KHOU11 News , a man was taken into custody yesterday after going on an odd rampage inside the bookstore at Lakewood Church. Police said the 30-year-old suspect, Michael David Fletcher walked into the bookstore around 9:15 a.m. and began knocking some books off the shelves, throwing books and overturning display stands all while referring to Bible verse Matthew 21:12:  Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.   Security personnel escorted the man out of the store, and when he attempted to get back inside, they  held him down for polic e , a Lakewood church spokesperson said. No one was injured.

The National Baptist Convention USA is America's oldest and largest black Baptist organization, with about 7 million members. The election for a new president will be held when the National Baptists meets for their 134th annual session, Sept, 1-5, in New Orleans.  Listed,  in alphabetical order are the certified nominees for the next President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc: .   Dr. R.B. Holmes Dr. Clifford Jones     Dr. Boise Kimber Dr. Randy Vaughn   Dr. Jerry Young  

According to Pastor Andrae Crouch Facebook Page,  they're asking for more prayers and fasting, for the ailing pastor: Thanks for the many, many prayers! We invite Pastor Andrae's greater fan base to join in with the Church that Andrae Crouch Pastors, New Christ Memorial Church, and fast for the completion of his Healing. You can choose the type of fast that the Lord leads you to do. Below is what the church leadership and membership agreed to as a minimum:  Fasting every Tuesday night 12:00 midnight - Wednesday afternoon at 12:00 noon while praying for Pastor Andrae's complete healing. We are praying the scriptures Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 107:20 and Isaiah 53:5. Any type of fast your health permits. Dry fast, water, juice only or social media. Posted below is a comment I found on Pastor Crouch, Facebook page that stood out to me, it's somewhat bothersome to say the least.  Why in the world would anyone take this time to promote " TB Joshua, Anointing Water&q

Lord have mercy, according to the above flyer, the original members of the City of Praise Church in Landover MD,  are preparing to return home. The church is asking the public to join Dr. Joel & Dr. Ylawnda Peebles this Sunday, Aug 31st at 10AM, for a Special 50th Anniversary Worship service commemorating a half-decade of ministry in the DMV area.  They are  celebrating the past, while anticipating the future.   CityofPraiseChurch.com . Well, I'm not even going to mention the fact, that Dr. Jasmin Sculark will be officially installed as senior pastor on Sept 7, the following week. Oh well! Update: The installation service that will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Will not be performed by Bishop T.D. Jakes,  pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, TX, instead  will be performed by Archbishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr. will preside the Pastoral Installation of Dr. Jazz this Sunday at 7pm.

Seriously, Victoria Osteen, I don't know what to say after watching this clip.   This is just the sort of stuff that gets the church so confused. These folks are successful, they look good, they sound good, they have a huge church and following..... . But that doesn't make them right.  Victoria Osteen Do good for your own self? Do what makes you happy? Come to church for yourself and not God? That makes God happy? Wow!"When you worship ( an d obey) God, we're not doing it for God, w e're doing it for our se lf, because that's what makes God happy!" AMEN!  Somebody help me up off the floor.  

Lord have mercy, I'm flabbergasted by this news. Unbelievable! co-founder of the world's largest Christian evangelical television ministry has been linked in FBI files to the Mafia, gun running, narcotics, money laundering, anti-Semitism, white supremacism, and other activities around the world.  "The FBI file also states that 'Paul Crouch, along with Reverend Earl Paulk and Oral Roberts were anti-Semitic and white supremacists. Crouch and the others have supposedly received funds from the PLO to 'run guns.''" Source:

Two men who say they were molested in the 1970s by a youth group leader in Oregon sued the Seventh-day Adventist church yesterday for $13.5 million, saying it had appointed a known pedophile to head the program and failed to remove him despite abuse allegations. Source:

Lord have mercy, this is the same pastor (Lesego Daniel of the Rabboni Centre Ministries, South Africa) who early this year made his church members eat grass, claiming that eating grass will bring them closer to God.  He's pictured above stepping on his members during a deliverance service. Source:

Greeting cards celebrating same-sex marriages turned up at the Brigham Young University bookstore Tuesday. Placed by Hallmark, the cards reading "Mr. and Mr." and "Mrs. and Mrs." were quickly removed when bookstore staff discovered them after photos surfaced online. The outside vendor stocked the shelves without realizing the school wouldn't want to sell the cards marketed to buyers celebrating unions between two brides and two grooms, BYU spokeswoman Carri Jenkins said.   Source:

Tune in to BET tonight as LeAndria Johnson goes back to the show she won 4 years ago ( Sunday Best) with The Mississippi Mass Choir and DESTROYSSSSSSS the stage!!!! Trust me, you don't want to miss this!! Only on BET 8 pm EST.

"Today the Jackie Robinson West All Stars have made history as only the third team ever from Illinois to reach the championship game of the Little League World Series and the City of Chicago could not be prouder of them. Their positive attitude and success on the field has rallied people from every neighborhood to support these kids and they continue to demonstrate why they are the pride of Chicago. What a comeback. What a win!"- Mayor Emanuel

"Got Questions Ministries" , have posed yet another thought provoking question: "Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?" I've stated on this blog in time past   , that the idea of anyone being able to sell their soul is a lie straight from the devil. How can you sell something that you don't have ownership of? In reality, ALL SOULS BELONGS TO GOD. Whether you or I, believe in Jesus sacrifice or not, one thing will be true always and forever... Our soul was bought at a price, and that price was the precious blood of Jesus Christ.  Great question!

According to 1800Gospel.com   Vickie Winans is suing Atlanta Gospel Fest and Riki Brooks for non-payment and for defaming her name. She is seeking at least $75,000 in damages and other costs.  Lena James Press Release:

Talk about messy, this should have never came out of Deitrick Haddon mouth. The idea of him saying that just one year after his marriage to his current wife, Domonique, has been “more successful” than the 14 years he spent with Damita, is just down right nasty. In the interview he kept mentioning his kids, it's alleged that his first wife could not have kids she had some painful miscarriages, if that is true, what a  CHEAP SHOT. And,  just to think ex wife Damita  gave this fool 14 long years of her blood, sweat, and tears, her body, soul, and mind, and he has the nerve to say that. Low blow!

Lord have mercy, many have no problem mocking others.  Rather, a person is an unbeliever or a believer, mockery have the same effect, it's painful to the person being mocked. It's a form of contempt and it's wrong, no matter how many laughs one might get. We all can agree that Floyd Mayweather has a long history of arrogance, conceit, pride, self-importance, egotism, bad mouth, and so on. But do that constitute Floyd, being humanity to this degree, scale, level, magnitude, scope or extent by his peers?  "TWITTER" is currently going crazy about Floyd Mayweather and his apparent difficulty with reading. This past week, instead of the ice bucket challenge, Rapper 50 Cent has challenged Floyd Mayweather to read a page out of a Harry Potter book. You know what happen next ... someone has uploaded a clip that shows Floyd Mayweather struggling to read.  This is heartbreaking!

Just found this in my email: Bridgeport, CT,  and surrounding areas get ready for a new type of worship experience??!!!

 Lots going on at Mars Hill lately. According to the internet rumors, this upheaval in the church was instigated by a Mega Pastor in Texas who planted his operatives in the church to create this mess. I don't know how much truth is in in the rumor, but it does look like someone is trying to gain power by destroying Mark Driscoll. A group of former pastors from Mars Hill Church have filed formal charges against the church's Senior Pastor Mark Driscoll. All 21 pastors have left or been let go from the church. The 11-page complaint filed with the executive elders at Mars Hill alleges Driscoll's abusive and intimidating behavior toward church leaders, staff and members. Source: UPDATE: Megachurch founder Mark Driscoll will step down for at least six weeks while Mars Hill reviews formal charges lodged against him from previous pastors.

Facebook : The Homegoing of our Patriarch Bishop Harold Ivory Williams -- July 2014 — with Kelvin Shouse, Bishop George Bloomer, Hansel Henry and Bishop Tejado W. Hanchell at Mount Calvary Word Of Faith Church. RIP Bishop Harold Ivory Williams!

Question: Is the above tweet damaging?   Do you agree with Lecrae comment, that members of the Hip Hop community cannot ask for equality and justice while at the same time making music about murder, misogyny, and lawlessness.   Lecrae tweeted the above tweet early today....and you no what happen, it open up a can of worms among some of his followers. Twitter:

Some folks on Facebook are suggesting that Bishop Blake, should, abandon, scrap, drop, ax, scrub, cancel, nix, the 107th Holy Convocation, that's  slated to be held in  St. Louis, Missouri in November.  The old church has issued via it's social media home page a call for calm and  prayer in the wake of what's happening taking place in Ferguson St. Louis. So the question become, should Bishop Blake, even entertain the idea of canceling the 107th Holy Convocation ? Thoughts anyone!   (August 12, 2014) The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) joins the family of Michael Brown in asking for calm and peace in the aftermath of the shooting and killing of their son. Eighteen year old Brown, known as a “gentle giant,” was only days away from beginning his college studies. It is imperative that the community resist the temptation to retaliate by looting and rioting in our own neighborhoods. Instead, we must allow the St. Louis County Police Department and the FBI’s investiga

A Nashville pastor's decision to license female preachers in his church may cost him his credentials, and could cost his congregation its affiliation they have held for more than a century. Frank Stevenson, senior pastor at St. Luke Primitive Baptist Church, said he won't back down.  "I knew we were going against tradition," Stevenson said. "Quite honestly, I'm surprised it went to this level and moved so quickly." Stevenson recently received a letter informing him that he could lose his ordination credentials at the church he helped grow from 50 members to more than 1,200 in the past decade. More Here!

"I can still see the apple stuck in your throat. Adam, swallow your pride" snap! snap! snap! RHETORIC is the largest and the fastest growing spoken word event in the world. The event last week sold out and had to turn people away at the door. If you missed the highly anticipated performance by Jackie Hill-Perry and husband Preston, then you are in for a real unique and creative treat entitled "The Fall". Adam and Eve let sin change the history of the world. At first their inclination was to accuse one another. Hear Preston and Jackie take us into the fall and how through humility and forgiveness, no sin is too great to reconcile.    Goodness it's so great to see how far God has brought this couple. Awesome!

Gospel stars Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett and VaShawn Mitchell are teaming up for a fall tour that will travel some of the country's largest mega-churches.  The Bridge to Believe tour will begin Sept. 11 at Potters House in Dallas and wrap Oct. 11 in St. Louis. Congregations that will host the tour include Nashville's Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Allen Cathedral in Jamaica, N.Y. Tickets go on sale today at the Bridge to Believe website. Source:

Pastor E Dewey Smith changes the course of his sermon Sunday morning  and urged the church to stand up and pray, while the paramedics brings in the IV for a man who fell dead in during services.  When the  EMT rolled  him out of the church on the gurney he was alive.

According to the online chatter, it's being reported that  multimillionaire faith-healer T.B. Joshua had sent a planeload of "holy water" to Sierra Leone because it will cure Ebola. Sierra Leone just got a big gift from a strange man. To help the West African country fight the escalating Ebola crisis, Nigerian Christian preacher Temitope Joshua says he has sent the Sierra Leone government 4,000 bottles of his patented holy anointed water and $50,000 in cash in a private jet, which also cost $50,000 to charter.  Source:

 Bishop Noel Jones explains why he's in no rush to wed longtime girlfriend Loretta. The "Preachers Of L.A." star Bishop Noel Jones has received a lot of criticism for his relationship with his longtime girlfriend who he may or may not be intimate with, but he explained why he’s not rushing into marriage. “Paul wasn't married. He was probably one of the greatest progenitors of the Word of God,” Noel told the V-103 radio in Atlanta recently. “Many significant Bible characters were not married. Marriage is not a prerequisite for being in the pulpit.”

It's a doggone shame this incident went down the way it did, but I can understand the bishop frustration and anger. I've read a couple of blogs  and Facebook pages, about the many good things done by Bishop Taylor, who has done work to fight for jobs and decent treatment for people living in the projects. A disagreement between a local pastor and employees at a hotel in Queens quickly turned ugly, and the entire incident was caught on surveillance camera. Pastor Bishop Mitchell Taylor went to the Howard Johnson in Long Island City on August 8 to confront the owner about a promise to hire locals at his business, but things then spiraled out of control.

It's been 35+ years since Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes answered God's call to minister. According to The Christian Post, Jakes expressed: "I set out to preach a day, and a day became a week, and a week became a month, and a month became a year. And we're here." In 1980, Jakes started his first congregation of 10 members in Montgomery, W.V., moving several times, then finally settling in Dallas with a congregation of about 30,000 members. We honor Bishop Jakes for his unwavering dedication to ministry. Watch us honor him on Sunday, August 17 at 10P/9C during the TD Jakes 35th Anniversary Special only on BET.

Church Of God In Christ International Mass Choir will be celebrating the 150th birthday of the founder of the Church Of God In Christ, Bishop Charles Harrison Mason, by recording a CD project commemorating his life, leadership and legacy. Facebook: