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Pastor John Gray Apologizes To Wife & Church For ‘Bad Decisions’ Amid Cheating Scandal

September 1, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Pastor John Gray Apologizes To Wife & Church For ‘Bad Decisions’ Amid Cheating Scandal While he and his attorneys previously stated that he was a victim of extortion and blackmail, megachurch pastor John Gray now apologizes to his wife & church congregation for his “bad decisions” amid his cheating scandal. Late last month, Gray was … Read more

Kanye West Reportedly Pulls Out Of Easter Sunday Service With Joel Osteen

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Kanye West Reportedly Pulls Out Of Easter Sunday Service With Joel Osteen

Earlier this week it was reported that rapper Kanye West was slated to join Joel Osteen‘s planned virtual Easter Sunday Service. It was said that Kanye was going to perform from Los Angeles with his choir but according to TMZ, that’s not happening anymore.

The news site reports that Ye has pulled the plug due to safety concerns. Sources with knowledge tell TMZ that Joel and Kanye spoke on Friday trying to work out the final details of Sunday’s virtual spot. While Kanye’s choir was planning to wear masks and maintain appropriate social distancing positions, apparently, Kanye just didn’t feel safe enough for everyone involved. Not only that, but the sources say he couldn’t carry out his vision, so he decided to pull the plug.

Kanye has not publicly confirmed these reports and as of right now it is not clear if he’s planning to hold his own church Sunday for Easter. In the meantime, Joel’s virtual service is expected to move forward with celebrity guests Mariah Carey and Tyler Perry, the Lakewood website has confirmed.

The service will stream on Sunday, April 12 at 8.30 pm CDT on the church’s website and social media channels.

Kanye and Joel have teamed up in the past. Just last year, Kanye and choir visited Joel’s Lakewood Church in Houston and his appearance was one of the most popular Joel has ever had, TMZ notes.

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Florida Pastor Refuses To Close Church Doors Amid Coronavirus Social Distancing

March 29, 2020 by Ariela Anís

Florida Pastor Refuses To Close Church Doors Amid Coronavirus Social Distancing While the CDC urges everyone to practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, one pastor in Florida is refusing to obey, keeping his church doors wide open to the people. On Sunday (Mar 29), there was a room jam-packed with worshipers, sitting elbow-to-elbow, listening … Read more

Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Services Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

March 12, 2020 by Kecia Gayle

Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Services Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Just hours after it was reported that Joel Osteen’s megachurch will still hold service despite the coronavirus crisis, it looks like things have changed.

Joel confirmed in a statement that service this week will be canceled. However, he did note that he will broadcast the events online in the wake of the public health emergency declaration in Houston, according to a Facebook post from the church.

Joel explained,

“Lakewood’s leadership has decided not to hold public services this weekend. Instead, Lakewood will broadcast its services exclusively online … we will continue to monitor the situation week by week and hope to resume the assembly in the very near future.”

He went on to say,

“We feel that this move is necessary to ensure the well being of all of the citizens of this great city, especially the most vulnerable among us.”

According to Aljazeera, More than 126,000 have been infected globally, according to the WHO. Of those, over 68,000 have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University, which is tracking the virus.

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