Voices of the Black Church addressing a season of challenge & change
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On Friday, March 5th, several leaders from various parts of the country gathered together in Detroit to discuss the issues facing the Black Church. Bishop Greg Davis, host of “Rejoice in the Word� (Word TV) made the show a two-hour special and invited Dr. Teresa Hairston, publisher of Gospel Today to coproduce and co-host the show. Bishops
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Bishoos Liston Page, Jr and Edgar Vann
Liston Page, Jr. and Edgar Vann served as moderators for the evening. Panelists included Bishop Simon Gordon (Chicago), Bishop Brandon Porter (Memphis), Bishop Eric Garnes (New York), Pastor Victor Couzins (Cincinnati), Dr. Cynthia James (Oakland), Bishop Timothy Clark (Columbus), Bishop Mitchell Taylor (New York), Bishop
Bishop Eric Garnes and Prophetess Janet Floyd
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Bishop Greg Davis, Dr. Teresa Hairston and Word Network AllPresident 4 One (from Sweden) Lewis Gibbs
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Prophetess Janet Floyd
Bishop Ralph Dennis
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Bishop Timothy Clark
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Bishop Brandon Porter
Dr. Cynthia James
Sheldon Bady (Houston), Bishop Ralph Dennis (Baltimore), Prophetess Janet Floyd (Monroe, LA), Pastor Wilma Johnson (Detroit). Many viewers shared positive comments, stating that the discussion was substantive and necessary; others disparaged the show for not dealing with issues such as homosexuality, samesex relationships and sexual abuse. The Word Network will re-air the show periodically. Check local listings.
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