Raven Brown is on a journey of faith, hope and love that began with heartache and now is flowing on a river of hope and success.
Inspiring Brown’s courageous venture into endless possibilities is something she initially thought was the...
The likenesses of 12 Memphis-area pastors are the focal points in “Visible Portraits of Light,” an exhibit reflecting the collaborative effort of Memphis artist Larry Walker and B. Visible Magazine.
An Opening Exhibit & Unveiling Reception (Feb. 26) hosted the...
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The Rev. Dr. William A. “Bill” Adkins Jr. celebrated 40 years of ministry as well as his birthday at Greater Imani Church the Cathedral of Faith last Sunday (Feb. 5).
Dr. Adkins, Greater Imani’s senior pastor, spoke...
The distinction and pageantry of the national memorial service for COGIC Evangelist Louise Dowdy Patterson was reminiscent of that afforded her late husband, Presiding Bishop Gilbert Earl Patterson.
With Downtown Memphis draping Temple of Deliverance Church of God and Christ...
Grants totaling $548,000 recently were awarded to historic Collins Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, the first African-American congregation established in Memphis.
The money came from the African American Civil Rights Grant Program Historic Preservation Fund.
“I became Collins Chapel pastor four...
Challenges & opportunities: A conversation with COGIC’s Presiding Bishop Sheard
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Photos: Tyrone P. Easley/The New Tri-State Defender
For Bishop David A. Hall Sr., Monday (Nov. 7) was the day of his dreams.
“It was a completely humbling experience,” said Hall. “From my election to the (Church of God in Christ) General Board in March of last year,...
After a two-year wait, the Dr. Noel G. L. Hutchinson Jr. has been installed as pastor of Kingdom Fellowship Baptist Church in Frayser.
Dr. Hutchinson’s installation was originally scheduled for March 2020, but in-person worship shut down across the country...
There is great cause for early celebration as Bishop Brandon Porter, Greater Community Temple, and the International Church of God in Christ, prepare for the largest “Christmas in November” event ever sponsored.
After convening in St. Louis for the past...
The 1500 block of South Cooper St. looked like a block party as old church members and families, who had long moved away, recently came back to honor the late Pastor W.H. Bass.
“Coach Roosevelt Hancock (former head football coach...