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via BCNN1-AJC: It’s been seven years since four young men went public with accusations that their mentor,  Bishop Eddie Long, used his position, wealth and fame to coerce them into sexual relationships. Now, 18 months after the controversial pastor’s death from an aggressive form of cancer, the alleged victims’ story will finally be told — with […]

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] Family members including wife, Vanessa (right), sons Jared and Eric and daughter Taylor, are shown during the Home-going services for Bishop Eddie Long, senior pastor, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Bishop Long died January 15th, after a long-time fight with cancer. He was 63 years old. Pastor John  Gray, […]

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We are told Former Gov. Roy Barnes, former Falcons and Braves star Deion Sanders, Rev. Byron Cage, Ms. Dottie Peoples and civil rights activist Xernona Clayton are among the prominent figures who are featured on the funeral program. Long’s viewing was earlier this morning prior to the service. Long passed away after fighting an aggressive form of cancer, […]

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Lines of mourners — and those simply curious — began arriving at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Tuesday morning for a public viewing for Bishop Eddie L. Long. The influential and controversial megachurch pastor died Jan. 15 of cancer at age 63. Inside, two lines formed as people signed guestbooks before being ushered inside to […]

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GETTY IMAGES: Bishop Eddie L. Long died on Jan. 15 after battling an aggressive form of cancer, months after celebrating his 29th pastoral anniversary. The oft celebrated and criticized pastor was 63. The pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church led a congregation of 25,000 members at its height. Photos: Bishop Eddie Long through the […]

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The Christian community was rocked to the core on Sunday when it was announced that Bishop Eddie Long had passed away. While it was expected that details about his funeral services would be announced at a later date, a new report says his “homegoing” date has been set. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the homegoing […]

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Bishop Eddie Long has returned to the pulpit of Georgia’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church after being away for weeks, but his gaunt appearance has social media expressing shock, concern and brimming with speculation on the state of his health. Via Straight From the A: Many speculated the about the state of Long’s health after […]

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Despite being on what he calls a “sabbatical” recovering from an unspecified “health challenge,” controversial megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long joined his followers on a prayer call this week in which he revealed he has lost more weight and assured them he will be back in the pulpit next month. “My wife was telling me […]

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Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church responded Tuesday afternoon to reports that he is facing a serious health problem. The church’s Executive Administrator said Tuesday that Bishop Long is not in the hospital. The church also released a statement from Bishop Long.  It reads as follows: “I am recovering from a health […]

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  Bishop Long a new lease on life. He told his congregation that his recent weight loss is because of a new diet and the elimination of a ‘slave menu.’ The YBF.com reports: Bishop Eddie Long has dropped a significant amount of weight and he’s showing off a lean new look. The megachurch pastor credits […]

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Bishop Eddie Long will appear on Steve Harvey’s TV show Wednesday to discuss the struggles he and his family went through several years ago after the megachurch pastor was sued by four young men, who alleged he coerced them into sexual relationships. The accusations made in 2010 against Long by Anthony Flagg, Spencer LeGrande, Jamal […]

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According to social media: Just a few days away from the pre release event of my new book; The Untold Story – The Story of Adversity, Pain, and Resilience! This Sunday, May 15th 2016, we will be selling limited copies exclusively at New Birth in Lithonia after both services! source: theoldblackchurch.com