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Author and Psalmist Pastor Latoya Brewington ( @lbdministries ) sang the saints happy at the 66th International Bible Way Holy Convocation . The conference was held in Atlanta Georgia and the theme was "Adjust to Advance". You can watch the full service here: E20 Seaso Pastor LaToya Brewington's E320 Season After preaching the sermon, a praise break broke out as Pastor Brewington encouraged listeners to celebrate the promises that God will fulfill. She calls it an E320 season. E320 is short for the bible verse in Ephesians 3:20 which states that God is " able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us." This clip of her singing went viral. Many people stated that they simply could not stop listening to the song. Not only was it sung beautifully--it's super catchy too! Don't Play With Her Praise! Pastor Brewington's ministry stands for loaded, blessed, and dangerous. She's based in North Carolina but travels extensively to spread the Gospel of Christ. She believes that God is still performing miracles, signs, and wonders. She stated that the single E320 is coming soon. We'll definitely be on the lookout!

It’s no secret that Denzel Washington is a man of faith. Over the years, he has proudly shared details about his reverence for God and his upbringing as a Pastor’s kid in the church. He even said that he once considered becoming a preacher . Photo by ImagePressAgency RELATED: Denzel Washington Gets Baptized & Becomes a Licensed Minister in Training When he sang the classic hymn “I Know it Was the Blood” in a riveting scene from the 2023 film ‘The Equalizer 3’-- I just KNEW he had a praying grandmother . And I was right. A recent viral clip shows the actor reuniting with his childhood Sunday School Teacher, Mother Scott, for the first time in 65 years. When Mr. Washington shared how long it had been since he’d last seen Mother Scott it made social media users think, ”Wait, how old is Denzel Washington ... and how old is this church mother?” Because they both look AMAZING. Watch the full video here. The pair reunited during the 103rd Holy Convocation at Kelly Temple COGIC, located in New York City, NY. For those who don’t know, a church convocation is an annual meeting where congregations from different locations gather for spiritual enrichment. There’s singing, preaching, workshops, and activities. And let me tell you, the saints have a GOOD TIME. So it’s no surprise that tears were shed and love was spread during this church service. If you listen closely you can hear Mother Scott say, “Praise makes everything possible, Love gives you the strength to do it.” Amen Mother!  Isn’t this beautiful?

" You gotta keep moving...You deserve to win". Not only are these the lyrics to Tamela Mann's latest single, but they're also a reflection of her testimony. She was honored with NAACP Image Awards in two categories at today's (Feb 21) virtual ceremony. Photo by Lawrence Cooper/ Sipa USA The Gospel artist won Outstanding Gospel / Christian Album for Live Breathe Fight and Oustanding Gospel / Christian Song for her powerhouse single "Working for Me"--and it is indeed working for HER. The album was written from a place of heartache as she battled with family tension. She transformed her private struggles into inspiring songs and God has publicly rewarded her. After her debut live performance of "Working for Me" at the 2024 Stellar Awards, Tamela admits she was nervous to share the single with the world. It's a bit faster than the traditional ballads she usually records. But the world has welcomed the song with open arms. In response to winning in two categories, the singer expressed her gratitude for the support of her husband, David Mann, and their entire team of producers and writers. Nominations for these categories included works from chart-topping Christian artists like DOE, Yolanda Adams , Karen Clark-Sheard, and Maverick City Music. See the full list of winners from night two of the awards weekend here . RELATED: Tamela Mann Responds to Glorilla's Viral Performance of "Take Me to the King" RELATED: TRIBL Records Celebrates four NAACP Image Award Nominations The celebration will continue during the live airing of the 56th NAACP Image Awards on BET And CBS on Saturday, February 22nd, at 8 PM EST.

Have you ever had a church crush? Being single, and saved isn't always easy. There's a lot of pressure on unmarried saints to find or be found by "the one". And for some--this is easier said than done. What is a Church Crush? Simply put--a "church crush" can be anyone who attends the same church as you who you deem to be a potential romantic interest. Church crushes can be old, young, or anything in between. You might hope to pass by them during offering, catch up with them after Sunday service, or even see them at bible study during the week. Church crushes can end tragically when you find out the other person doesn't reciprocate your feelings. But some church crushes turn out to be a dream come true . For example, NBA Player Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha met at church and have built an amazing family and several businesses together. Photo by ImagePressAgency / DepositPhoto Interacting With Your Church Crush Christian content creator Elijah Seawright ( @thass.lijah ) did an amazing job capturing the experience many people have when navigating romantic relationships in church. The easiest way to interact with your "church crush" is usually to go out to eat after service. RELATED: Michelle Williams Says Her First Kiss & First Fight Were in Church We asked our Instagram followers if this method of "macking" is effective. Most women answered yes. However, some users feel like there aren't a lot of viable choices for dating in the church. Many women feel that there aren't enough men, or the men aren't as upfront or direct about their interest. On the other hand, men often have difficulty finding a member of the congregation who aligns with their physical preference or possesses the character traits they desire in a wife. So, this begs the question--is the church congregation still a good place for people to meet their spouses? According to Nashville, TN influencer @itsdchanel , it can be. But there are certain qualifications you have to look for. Many churchgoers meet the love of their lives at church convocations. Her dad thinks this is the route she should take: Our Instagram followers were torn. Would be better for D.Chanel's daddy to bring her home a church crush or should she try to find love on her own? The rules for dating in the church can vary across denominations and assemblies. Some people believe the pastor and the church should provide guidelines and opportunities for matchmaking. Others suggest leaving it up to each individual. Give Your Church Crush To God Regardless of differing opinions, one thing is certain. If you're single but want to get married, you should put God first and pray about anyone you may be interested in. Feelings lie and sometimes people do too! But God will never steer you wrong. Would you date somebody you met at church? Let us know in the comments!

The 67th GRAMMY Awards held Sunday (February 2), honored outstanding performers in various categories across several genres. CeCe Winans, DOE, and Jonathan McReynolds were among the GRAMMY 2025 winners in Christian and Gospel music. This year’s honorees include the following: GRAMMY 2025 Winners in Christian & Gospel Music Best Gospel Album Released in September of 2024, CeCe Winans' 13-song album More Than This is a heartfelt body of work, full of uplifting praise and adoration. Best Gospel Performance/Song TRIBL Records won the best gospel performance/song award for their song "One Hallelujah" featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds, Erica Campbell, and Israel Houghton. Courtesy of Cr8 Agency RELATED : TRIBL Records Celebrates four NAACP Image Award Nominations Among the nominations for this category were "Church Doors" by Yolanda Adams, "Yesterday" by Melvin Crispell III, and "Hold On (Live)" by Ricky Dillard. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song CeCe Winans brought home another award for her song “That’s My King”, bringing the total number of her GRAMMY wins to 17. Best Roots Gospel Album This category honors T raditional/Roots Gospel, Country, Southern gospel, Bluegrass, and Americana recordings . Cory Henry won for his first Gospel album “Church.” The artist left the group Snarky Puppy in 2018 and has released 4 solo albums since. Best Contemporary Christian Music Album DOE earned her first Grammy Award for her sophomore album “Heart of A Human”. The album contains 10 songs, including "Holy Hands" which was also nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song. Writing credits on the album include renowned artist Jonathan McReynolds, and masterful songwriter Juan Winans-- the son of Carvin Winans from the legendary group 'The Winans'. RELATED : Whitney Houston Song Written By Carvin Winans Released After 30 Years Courtesy of Cr8 Agency GRAMMY Gospel History The first Gospel music artist to win a GRAMMY was New Orleans native Mahalia Jackson. Her record "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" won Best Gospel or Religious Recording in 1961 , and she was later inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Over 60 years later, the legacy continues with the 2025 GRAMMY Winners. Congratulations to all the honorees who were celebrated for creating excellent music that uplifts the name of Jesus Christ. #Saints, did you tune in to watch the GRAMMYs this year?

New Orleans, the home of jazz and jubilee, just became the home of praise! The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration was pre-recorded in The Big Easy, and now it’s time for the world to experience the faith-filled magic. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful This year’s theme—“Keep Going”—is a reminder that faith and perseverance will always carry you through. And with a lineup featuring the best of Gospel, R&B, and the NFL , this celebration will be one for the books! The event premieres Sunday, February 8th at 8PM ET / 7PM CT on FOX. After the broadcast, you can catch it on FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com , Hulu, Tubi, and FOX Soul. RELATED : Yolanda Adams on the Super Bowl Soulful Red Carpet Bringing the heat this year: Jonathan McReynolds, Yolanda Adams, Tori Kelly, The Isley Brothers, Big Freedia, Muni Long, and the NFL Players Choir. Plus, with Adam Blackstone as musical director, you already know it’s going to be a night of powerful performances. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful Super Bowl Soulful Honoring Faith & Football’s Finest: One of the biggest moments of the night belongs to Michael Strahan, who is receiving the Lifetime of Inspiration Award for his impact both on and off the field. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful From his Hall of Fame NFL career to his role as a TV personality, businessman, and mentor, Strahan has always carried himself with faith and purpose. His journey is a testament to what happens when hard work, perseverance, and divine favor align. RELATED: Colts Linebacker E.J. Speed on The Truth About Football & Faith (WATCH) Jayden Daniels, the electrifying quarterback whose leadership extends far beyond the football field, will also take center stage. He’s receiving the Faith in Action Award, which recognizes how his belief in God keeps him grounded, focused, and prepared for anything. Courtesy of Super Bowl Soulful Representing HBCU excellence, Cobie Durant is this year’s HBCU Player Spotlight honoree. A rising star in the NFL, Durant’s story is proof that faith and determination can open doors, no matter where you come from. Historically, HBCU players have had to fight for recognition in the league, and Durant is carrying the torch for the next generation of talent, showing that God’s plan always makes a way. Also being recognized is Jared Verse, who is receiving the Rising Star Award for his outstanding talent and faith-fueled journey. With a name that already sounds like it came straight from scripture, Verse has been making waves as a top defensive prospect, proving that when God orders your steps, no one can block your blessings. His story is still being written, but one thing is clear—his future is bright, covered, and highly favored. Get ready for a night of praise & power. What started as a Gospel Brunch 26 years ago has grown into a full-fledged celebration of faith, football, and music. It's an u nforgettable night of powerhouse performances, inspiring tributes, and legendary moments. Whether you’re tuning in for the praise breaks, testimonies, or vocals, one thing is for sure—this night is not to be missed! Will you be watching? Drop a 🙌🏾 in the comments if you’re tuning in!

Does Football mix with faith? E.J. Speed shares his take at the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration . Photo by Cal Sport Media / Alamy The star-studded event is founded and executively produced by Melanie Few and is currently the only faith-based Super Bowl event sanctioned by the NFL. It allows NFL players and award-winning musical artists a chance to celebrate together during America's biggest sporting event. NFL player E.J. Speed shared his thoughts on the role faith plays in football: RELATED: Yolanda Adams on the Super Bowl Soulful Red Carpet The show was pre-recorded in New Orleans and airs on Saturday, February 8 at 8/7c on FOX.

When praises go up, blessings come down! After an 11-day livestream marathon, 22 year-old Kai Cenat has reclaimed his throne as the most subscribed-to streamer on Twitch. Kai Cenat at the 2023 Streamy Awards - Jean Nelson He previously held the title with 306,000 subscribers but was surpassed by Ironmouse in October. After celebrating the achievement, his mom, who raised Kai and his 3 siblings on her own, gave an encouraging word to single mothers. She states that any struggling single mom should view her family as an example of how God can turn a difficult situation around. Her message was clear: "Never give up...it gets better." After celebrating, the family can be seen walking through the neighborhood at night. Kai suggested they sing something. He led them in a rendition of the Gospel song 'Awesome' by Charles Jenkins. Some social media users took to the comments to ask which god Kai and his family were referring to. Fans and long-time supporters of Kai's stream quickly responded that Kai is not ashamed of the name of Jesus, and talks about Him often. Kai's mother, known as 'Mama Cenat' ended her speech by saying that Kai worked toward what he wanted when all he had was a camera and a dream. She advises Kai's younger audience to obey their parents and know that if God did it for Kai, He can bless them too.

The 39th Annual Stellar Awards was filmed on Saturday (July 20) at the  Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Photo by ATL Pics/Prince Williams for Central City Productions We caught up with some of your churchy favs and played This or That: Church Edition , discussed the nominations and wins of the weekend, the current state of Gospel Music, and what we love about the church. Kim Burrell was honored with the Aretha Franklin Icon Award and Tye Tribbett was celebrated with an uplifting tribute and the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award . So, we played Finish The Lyrics to see who knew the most words to some of their songs. There was singing, shouting, praising, and fellowship--we had CHURCH at the STELLAS ❤️🙌🏾 #stellarawards   #gospelmusic   #tyetribbett   #kimburrell

From 'I Choose Jesus' to 'Parachute', Mexican-American recording artist and songwriter MŌRIAH , has been making incredible music for years. Photo by imagepressagency / Depositphotos In celebration of October's Hispanic Heritage Month, she released a Spanish single titled 'Hasta Mañana', which pays homage to her Latin roots. When asked if she knew any coritos, she admitted that her family knows more Mariachi party music than church music or coros de fe. So of course, we had to teach her one! Coritos are short   Spanish songs that the entire church can sing together. They're intentionally easy to follow and often have a call-and-response format like the congregational songs we sing in the Black Church. 'Praise The Lord Everybody' and 'God is a Good God, Yes He Is' are great examples of this. During a 2024 GMA Dove Awards red carpet interview, we sang ' Si Tuvieras Fe ', which means "if you have faith". It's a classic corito that is based on the bible verse found in Matthew 17:20 : "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there', and it will move. It's no surprise that Moriah sounded amazing! She continues to shine as a woman of color, a woman of artistry, and most importantly, a woman of faith.

Wayment! Kyrie Irving's vocals are on POINT! Photo by DFree/ shutterstock Although the Dallas Mavericks point guard began openly practicing aspects of Islam in 2021 , he was reportedly raised by Christian parents, and mentored by former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz in 2017. So, it's not surprising that he knows a throwback Gospel song--which still hits hard! In a viral clip, the basketball player can be seen singing and dancing to a worship song as a guest on Kai Cenat's Twitch stream . 'Yahweh' by Mali Music was released in 2009 on the album 'The 2econd Coming' and quickly became a staple in churches worldwide. The song promotes unity among believers and encourages us to give glory to God--which is what church is all about.

Delayed but NOT denied! #WhitneyHouston performed ‘Love Is’ live in South Africa on November 8, 1994. The album that includes the studio version, live performance, and remix of the song was released on November 8, 2024—30 years later 😮🎉 Photo by Jean Nelson / DepositPhotos The studio version was recorded in 1990 after #CarvinWinans Sr. wrote the song, but was put on hold after an issue occurred between Houston and the producer who worked on the record. Winans shared the news on social media last month and his supporters wanted to know the backstory. How did he write the song? How did Whitney end up singing it? And WHY wasn’t it available before now? The two met when they were signed to the same agency because Whitney wanted to meet the person who wrote the hit #gospel song ‘Tomorrow’. It was this encounter that led to Whitney becoming a close friend of #thewinansfamily 👏🏾 And the rest is history ❤️ @carvinwinansmusic shared his thoughts on the release stating, “God’s timing is always perfect.”🙏🏾 Isn’t this incredible? ✨ #blackchurchtok