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DARWIN HOBBS TO RELEASE NEW CD IN AUGUST: 'Free' addresses the sexual abuse he suffered as a child.
Gospel artist Darwin Hobbs' fifth CD project is titled “Free” and will be released on Tyscot/Liaison Records on August 26. Hobbs is hailed as one of Gospel’s foremost praise and worship leaders. “Free” is the first album release on Hobbs' newly formed production company Liaison Records, done in partnership with Tyscot Records and his wife Traci. Read Full Story

BLACK EPISCOPAL CHURCHES IN DEEP CRISIS: Parishes languish and half are served by part-time clergy.
In an article by David W. Virtue (Virtueonline.org), he writes that Rev. Greg Jacobs, keynote speaker at the Northeast Regional Conference of the Union of Black Episcopalians, states that Episcopal black churches are languishing and face a situation of crisis proportions with 50% of them now served by part-time clergy. Read Full Story

MINISTER JAI REED HOSTS PRAISE, WORSHIP & THE WORD CONFERENCE: Mobile, Alabama presents 8th annual three day event starting May 15.
The conference was designed to aid in the spiritual growth while making a special emphasis as it relates to music ministry. Over its eight years of existence, the conference has traveled to such cities as New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Houston. Past guests have included B. Chase Williams, Twinkie Clark of the Clark Sisters, Apostle Allan White and other notables. Read Full Story

DR. BOBBY JONES HOSTS A RETREAT: The 22nd Bi-Annual International Gospel Industry get-away will be in South Florida May 24-27, 2008.
South Florida will host the 22nd Bi-Annual International Gospel Industry Retreat (IGIR) during the Memorial Day Weekend (May 14-17, 2008) at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida. This year’s retreat will focus on the much anticipated construction of the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation in Lauderhill, Florida. Read Full Story

CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN CENTER HOSTS FILMMAKING SEMINAR: Comedian/Actor/Director Robert Townsend and Pastor Fred Price, Jr. present The Master Class Saturday, May 24.
Filmmaker Robert Townsend is back by popular demand for the Crenshaw Christian Center’s The Master Class. Pastor Fred Price, Jr. of CCC will host the talented actor-director-writer-producer at his special seminar series from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24th at the church located at 7901 South Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: Galatians 6:7-18
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Read Full Story

REGINA BELLE RELEASES DEBUT GOSPEL CD: Four-time Grammy Award winner’s album, “Love Forever Shines,” will be in stores May 13.
On May 13, four-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter/producer, Regina Belle, will release her debut Gospel album, “Love Forever Shines,” on the re-launched label of Ruben Rodriguez’ Pendulum Records, in association with Walker Davis Entertainment, distributed by Fontana. Read Full Story

GOSPEL ARTIST DOTTIE RAMBO PASSES ON SUNDAY: Influential singer/songwriter died early yesterday when her tour bus ran off the highway.
Joyce “Dottie” Rambo, an influential Gospel singer and song writer, died early Sunday when her tour bus ran off the highway and struck an embankment. Rambo was 74 years-old. Seven other people on the bus were injured in the wreck east of Mount Vernon, Missouri on Interstate 44, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. It was unclear whether the crash was related to the severe storms and tornadoes that hit the region Saturday. Read Full Story

MARVIN SAPP SINGLE IS LONGEST '#1' RADIO SINGLE FOR ALL GENRES: ‘Never Would Have Made It,’ number one song on Gospel stations for 32 weeks!
After spending 32 weeks as the number one song at Gospel radio, Marvin Sapp’s, “Never World Have Made It,” becomes the longest running number one radio single across all formats in the history of the BDS chart and surpasses former record-shattering hits that have topped the Adult Contemporary, Rock, Hot AC and Regional Mexican Charts for 25 weeks or more. Read Full Story

J.J. HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE BACK WITH NEW RELEASE: New praise and worship CD/DVD on Evidence/Light Records hits streets May 13.
Reports from the Associated Press say that Bishop Thomas Weeks, estranged husband of Evangelist Juanita Bynum, wrote in his new book that she has tried to use their highly publicized physical altercation to revive her own flagging ministry. Weeks made the same admission to EUR last December Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: Proverbs 19:1-8
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Read Full Story

BISHOP WEEKS SAYS ESTRANGED WIFE USED FIGHT TO REVIVE HER MINISTRY: Claims against Juanita Bynum made in new book 'What Love Taught Me.'
Reports from the Associated Press say that Bishop Thomas Weeks, estranged husband of Evangelist Juanita Bynum, wrote in his new book that she has tried to use their highly publicized physical altercation to revive her own flagging ministry. Weeks made the same admission to EUR last December Read Full Story

JAMAICAN CHURCH LEADERS FIGHT CASINO PLAN: Legislators urged to reject Prime Minister's plan for tax revenue.
The Associated Press reports that Jamaican church leaders on Monday urged legislators to reject a plan by Prime Minister Bruce Golding to boost tax revenue by licensing the poor Caribbean island's first gambling casinos. Read Full Story

TYE TRIBBETT AND G.A. NUMBER ONE ON ITUNES: Gospel album, "Stand Out," is this weeks top CD on Apple's digital media player
Gospel performer Tye Tribbett's latest CD, "Stand Out," is the number one Gospel album on iTune this week. The Columbia Records release, now in stores, also features vocals from Kim Burrell. Read Full Story

CHRISTIAN LEADERS QUESTION D.C. PROBE OF TELEVANGELISTS: Conservative church leaders sign letter questioning the investigation of six large ministries.
A letter sent to the Senate Finance Committee questioning an investigation into six large ministries that preach a Gospel of prosperity, was signed by nearly two-dozen conservative Christian leaders. The letter argues that the six-month-old inquiry sets a dangerous precedent. Read Full Story

2ND ANNUAL WOMEN OF DESTINY CONFERENCE, JUNE 12-14: New Covenant Ministries presents a three day symposium targeting women.
The Second Annual Women of Destiny Conference is presented by New Covenant Ministries in Toledo, Ohio and will be held Thursday - Saturday, June 12 - 14, 2008 at the Park Inn Hotel (formerly the Radisson Hotel), 101 N. Summit Street. Read Full Story

CHRISTOPHER LEWIS TO DEBUT NEW CD ON TYSCOT: 'Crisis: Change Is Required' set for May 29 release.
Christopher Lewis is not your average inspirational singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. His ministry encompasses a myriad of music styles designed to touch lives at their current juncture. His debut release, May 20, on Tyscot Records, "Crisis: Change Is Required" is poised to accomplish just that. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: Mark 8:1-13
In those days the multitude being very great, and having nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples unto him, and saith unto them. I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat Read Full Story

A.M.E. CHURCH HOLDS ST. LOUIS CONVENTION DESPITE BOYCOTT THREAT: Church’s summer event continues though local blacks are unhappy because of the city’s white mayor.
The A.M.E. Church announced that it will still hold its convention in St. Louis, MO despite boycott threat by local blacks unhappy with the city’s white mayor. More than 40,000 delegates, church leaders and other A.M.E. visitors from around the world will meet July 3 – 11, 2008. Read Full Story

CHICAGO BLACK MINISTERS VOICE SUPPORT OF OBAMA: Two dozen clergy men pledge their support for senator's presidential campaign.
This past Friday about two-dozen Chicago area black ministers crowded around a small pulpit in a historic African-American church, pledging their support for Illinois Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign despite the candidate’s split from his outspoken pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Read Full Story

FAITHMATE.COM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP: The first of its kind online dating site for the urban Christian welcomes comedian John Gray and Edwin Hawkins, Esq.
Faithmate.com is an online dating site targeted to the urban Christian. It has announced a strategic partnership with Christian comedian John Gray and Edwin Hawkins, Esq. Their aim is to create a safe, faith-based, networking community and relations resource center. Read Full Story

SHIRLEY CAESAR ON THE ROAD PROMOTING LATEST CD/DVD: Pastor, with 40 years in the ministry, performs on tour to highlight new release.
Pastor Shirley Caesar’s “After 40 Years ... Still Sweeping Through the City,” her latest project on Light Records, will be released June 24. It is considered a landmark CD/DVD project. Read Full Story

KINGDOM BOUND FESTIVAL 2008 TALENT SEARCH: Deadline is May 15 for chance to win performance slot at this year’s event in August.
Kingdom Bound Ministries is holding a talent search via Sonicbids.com, where aspiring independent Christian artists have the chance to win a performance slot at his year’s Kingdom Bound festival in August. The deadline to enter is May 15. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: John 2:1-11
And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Read Full Story

NEW PASTOR FOR OBAMA'S CHURCH IN JUNE: Rev. Otis Moss III takes the pulpit soon to become head of Trinity United Church of Christ.
They call the 37 year-old a “Hip-Hop pastor” because you may hear him include in his sermon, names like legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. Rev. Otis Moss III will take the pulpit over as head of the Trinity United Church of Christ, known as the church of presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama, in June. Read Full Story

WHEN THE CHURCH BECOMES YOUR PARTY: Author Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard releases new book.
Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard, WJLB 98FM’s “Strong Inspirations,” radio personality (Sundays 8 – 10 a.m.) in Detroit, has published a new book, “When the Church Becomes Your Party.” Pastor Marvin L. Winans, of Perfecting Church in the city, says her book is a must read for all those who love and are inquisitive about the various avenues in the genre of Gospel music. Read Full Story

CORETTA SCOTT KING AND DOROTHY HEIGHT HONORED: The Ford Freedom Awards is celebrated by Ford Motor Company and Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
On May 6th in Detroit Coretta Scott King and Dr. Dorothy Heights will be honored for their outstanding achievements at the 10th annual Ford Freedom Award program. The day long event includes both a scholar’s lecture for invited middle schools in the morning at Orchestra Hall and a ticketed evening gala at 6 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. Read Full Story

EUR GOSPEL BIBLE QUOTE: Joshua 17:14-18
And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me but one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I am a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto? Read Full Story