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Bishop Kafela Releases The Theology of Focus

Pomona, CA– Jelani Faraja Kafela releases his third book developing a theology of: faith – obedience – commitment – unity – and servant-hood. The Theology of Focus is to believe God and be obedient, making a lasting commitment to unite in faith and fidelity to impact the world as servants of the kingdom on a [...]

Platinum-Selling Praise 7 Worship Ensemble Shekinah Glory Ministry Earns Stellar Award for Contemporary Choir of the Year

Nashville, TN–The RIAA certified platinum-selling praise and worship ensemble, Shekinah Glory Ministry has earned a Stellar Award (Gospel music’s answer to the Grammy Awards) in the category of Contemporary Choir of the Year for their latest double CD, “Refreshed By Fire” (Kingdom Records). The ceremony took place at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville [...]

James Fortune to Launch F.I.Y.A. Music World

Breakthrough artist James Fortune launches his new imprint, F.I.Y.A. Music World, on Light Records with the release of his new album IDENTITY that hits stores January 17, 2012. IDENTITY Fortune’s third album is a powerful collection of 15 soul-stirring songs of encouragement, hope and healing that speaks into the hearts of the religious and agnostic [...]

Bridging the Academy with the Church

Imani Temple Christian Fellowship launches its second season of the Shelter T. White Institute of Biblical Studies. Bishop Kafela in partnership with Promise Christian University established the Shelter T. White Institute of Biblical Studies (SWIBS) in 2011. The first year was a certificate program for ministers and lay leaders. This year, along with the certificate [...]

University of Laverne & Cush Foundation’s Master’s Academy at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

Pomona, CA– The University of LaVerne and the CUSH Foundation once again partners for their annual Master’s Academy (a six-week college preparatory program), which will be starting January 21, 2012 at 9 A.M. and continuing every Saturday. The Academy is offered to students in grades 8th through 11th with some special pre-arranged openings for graduating [...]

These Civil Rights Martyrs Deserve Honoring

National- Christmas of 1951 was anything but a season of peace for Evangeline Moore. And she’s still looking for peace today. That was when Moore, who was 21 at the time, arrived home after a marathon train ride from Washington, D.C. to Mims, Florida to learn that her father, civil rights and NAACP leader Harry [...]

Verity Gospel Music Group Set to Release Fred Hammond’s God, Love & Romance

New York, New York — Almost four years ago, Fred Hammond declared that he was going to do a love album “before he leaves this earth.” Truly a man of his word, Hammond has done just that with his new project GOD, LOVE & ROMANCE. Set for release January 31, 2012, the 2-CD set is [...]

Bethel AME to Celebrate Grand Reopening of New Fontana Sanctuary

Fontana, CA–Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Fontana is pleased to announce the dedication of its newly completed sanctuary located at 16262 Baseline Ave. An elaborate, public consecration ceremony will be held Sunday, Jan. 8 beginning at 3:30 p.m. marking this significant milestone in the church’s rich history of ministering to the social, spiritual, [...]

Amber Bullock’s New CD, Thank You Debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album Chart

Houston, TX — As we celebrate the holiday season and approach the end of the year, Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel now dominates Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart, holding the #1, # 2, #10, #29 and #50 positions this week.   Amber Bullock’s debut project, Thank You, entered at #1, and GRAMMY® nominee Le’Andria Johnson’s [...]

Andrae Crouch: Dyslexia is His Blessing

Atlanta, GA — Andrae Crouch’s songs have made him a gospel legend. He’s written dozens that he’s made classic hits, while others have been sung by the likes of Elvis Presley. But for Crouch, the songwriting process isn’t actually about writing because of his dyslexia. Crouch, whose signature songs include “Soon and Very Soon” and [...]