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Grand Rapids, Michigan — Thousands of mourners including renowned pastors, local officials and Gospel artists from across the country were on hand, amidst tears, shouts, songs, and tender tributes during the “Homegoing Service” for MaLinda Sapp on Thursday, September 16th at Resurrection Life Church. MaLinda Sapp, 43, wife of Gospel recording artist and Pastor Marvin Sapp, died […]

The average salary for a lead pastor in a megachurch is $147,000, according to a recent survey. Salaries for lead pastors go as high as $400,000 to as low as $40,000, Leadership Network reported in its 2010 Large Church Salary and Benefits Report. Executive pastors at churches that have a weekend attendance of 2,000 or […]

Washington, DC — Denzel Washington is helping to launch “Be Great, Graduate” — an initiative from the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to increase graduation rates among troubled or at-risk youth. The high school drop-out rate is low across the country, but organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs work to lower those rates. […]

Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens. There is no better story than the story of We the People. That to form a more perfect union and secure the […]

(BVONSTYLE)  Gabourey Sidibe: rising star, Oscar nominee, magazine cover girl and… airbrush victim? One of four cover models for Elle’s 25th anniversary October issue, Sidibe appears on the front of the fashion magazine with what appears to be lighter skin. Critics say that the ‘Big C’ actress not only seems to have been digitally lightened, […]

(EURWEB)  ACLU Nebraska cautioned state school districts Wednesday against inviting speakers who proselytize to students under the guise of messages against drugs and alcohol. In letters sent to school superintendents, ACLU Nebraska legal director Amy Miller said there have been complaints from parents across the state about Christian messages delivered during student assemblies. “Some complaints […]

Marvin Sapp and his three beautiful children honored their beloved wife and mother first lady, MaLinda during her homegoing services this week in Grandville, Michigan.  Several prominent figures in the gospel, local and world paid their respect with remarks and tributes during the service.  Reverend Jesse Jackson, Pastor Marvin Winans, Karen Clark Sheard, Rance Allen […]

Today for Inside Inspiration, Lexi discussed Albertina Walker’s health improvement and MaLinda Sapp’s Homegoing Service. RELATED: MaLinda Sapp’s Homegoing Service [PHOTOS & VIDEOS] RELATED: Queen Albertina Walker Still In ICU, But Making Progress! RELATED: MaLinda Sapp: Remembered RELATED: Albertina Walker Is “Still Here” RELATED: As Marvin Sapp & His Children Mourn…

Today Marcus D. Wiley received a Revelation from Oprah. This is her last season and he is planning to get on her show somehow someway. Check out today’s Revelation to hear all about it.

Check out today’s awesome Witness Fitness Mix with Rev. Rob!

Today Bishop Secular recalls the time he was sitting in church and the minister of music made the choir stop singing and had the congregation sing. Check out today’s Bishop Secular to hear all about this decision going wrong!

Have you heard the story about the boy who had to turn his 71 yr old father in after a bank robbery? Check out today’s Lamont Award to hear more about this story!