Bishop Long has begun his forty days of reflection and penance early by taking a pay cut and beginning mediation.
VIA: The Atlanta Journal Constitution Atlanta, GA — New Birth Missionary Baptist Church won’t have its popular Easter service at the Georgia Dome for the third consecutive year, even after holding discussions about a possible return. The reason…”economic conditions,” said Jason Kirksey, a Georgia Dome spokesman, who couldn’t provide further details. However, Kirksey said the church […]
The salacious headlines about Bishop Eddie Long’s alleged sexual activities have subsided, but the negative effects of the scandal continue to impact New Birth, the mega church led by Long. Find out much more about this unfortunate story and get more details at 1-800-Gospel.com. RELATED: Does It Matter If Bishop Eddie Long Is Guilty? RELATED: […]
When the sexual misconduct allegations by four young men against Bishop Eddie Long were made last September, there was a myriad of reactions in the Black community–specifically the Black church. Some rushed to judge and essentially deemed the pastor of New Birth guilty until proven innocent and felt he should step down from his role. […]
A shooting took place on the parking lot of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, GA last Saturday. DeKalb County police were called to the scene at 5:30 p.m., reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution. A male who was found shot in the parking lot remains in critical condition. Both the motive and suspect are […]
Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, has made an unusual appeal on YouTube to an investment company on behalf of several members who are facing financial hardships because of investments that went “sour.”
Bishop Eddie Long is known for his work in the pulpit, and infamous for the allegations of sexual misconduct against him. But did you know that he’s made two high profile appearances? In 2007 he gave a powerful sermon in Tyler Perry’s “Daddy’s Little Girls,” and in 2008, he appeared on the first season of […]
VIA: The Preacher Bureau of Investigation The Preacher Bureau of Investigation has just announced that they will release the nominees for the “Worst Pastor of 2010.” At the top of the list of nominees is the scandal ridden Bishop Eddie Long. Bishop Eddie Long and the scandals dominated local, nation, and international news for 90 […]
With little fanfare or news coverage, the four sexual coercion lawsuits confronting Bishop Eddie Long had the first hearing recently, with both sides opting for mediation to avoid a trial. Why no major news outlet or editorial columnist has discussed the implications of such a move is nothing less than egregious in nature. Despite the […]
The Nov/Dec issue of faith-based glossy Gospel Today is catching flack from some of its subscribers who take issue with Bishop Eddie Long being featured on its cover. With a headline that reads: “Bishop Eddie Long At The Center of The Scandal That Rocked The Church World;” the magazine is being accused of downplaying the […]
Nov 26, 2010: With the cloud of sexual allegations hanging over Bishop Eddie Long’s head, the embattled pastor can take comfort in the fact that he has the support of his congregation, and most importantly, the support of his wife Elder Vanessa Long. On September 26th, when Bishop Long spoke publicly for the first time […]
(FOX ATLANTA) The first court hearing in the Bishop Eddie Long sexual misconduct case was held Friday, and the case is headed for settlement talks. Lawyers for the bishop and the four young men who have filed suits against him said they want to avoid a trial and resolve the dispute in mediation early next […]
