Global United Fellowship

Gordon Embraces New Role as GUF Metropolitan Bishop

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 31, 2019

Global United Fellowship elevates Bishop Sherman Gordon of Family of Faith Christian Center The favor of God continues to fall upon the Rev. Dr. Sherman A. Gordon, who was recently appointed to metropolitan bishop in the Global United Fellowship. According to its website, the organization is “an international body of spiritual leaders, fellowships and congregations united to strategically plan, implement and execute transformative and generational change as well as expanding the Kingdom of God to all the nations of the world.” Currently, GUF comprises more than 1,400 churches in 42 countries including 49 members in California. Gordon, who is the pastor

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Call 2 Worship – July 25

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 24, 2019

Holman United Methodist Church kicks-off Homecoming Weekend with a Concert Under the Skies on July 26, at 7 p.m., at 3360 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Paul Hill. The Holman choir, Gospel Jazz Quartet and others will perform. On July 28, Homecoming Sunday will be observed at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. For information, call (323) 703-5868 or visit holmanumc.org. Glory Church of Jesus Christ hosts the 20th Homeownership Fair on July 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1801 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE) sponsors the free event, which

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Sapp to Lead Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth, TX

Sentinel News ServiceJune 5, 2019

Bishop Marvin L. Sapp announced to his congregation on June 2 that he is retiring as senior pastor of Lighthouse Full Life Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sapp said that he has accepted the personal request of Bishop Richard E. Young to assume the role of senior pastor of Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth, Texas. Bishop Young is a close family friend who is like an uncle to Sapp. Young has been the pastor of Chosen Vessel since 1985. In April, he announced that he will retire to emeritus status effective September 14. “When I began considering retirement, it

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Bishop Marvin Sapp Headlines Rush Revival Crusade

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 6, 2019

Bishop Marvin Sapp will headline the special guests at the Rush Revival Crusade 2019. Joining Sapp will be Prophet Isaiah Kelley, Antoine “DJ Yella” Caraby and Bishop Ernest Johnson. The praise-filled conference will be on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The agenda includes workshops, guest speakers and the main service starting at 6 p.m. Bishop Johnson, founder of Rush Crusades International and pastor of Jita Church in Harbor City, organized the gathering to “motivate the church to return to its roots of praise, worship and the non-compromising message of the

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Gordon Elevated to Bishop in Global United Fellowship

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 2, 2017

The Rev. Dr. Sherman A. Gordon reached another milestone recently with his elevation to bishop in the Lord’s Church within Global United Fellowship (GUF). GUF Presiding Bishop Neil C. Ellis officially consecrated Gordon, the pastor of Family of Faith Christian Center in Long Beach, to the position during the organization’s global gathering convocation on July 11. Unlike traditional denominations, GUF considers itself “an international body of spiritual leaders, fellowships and congregations united to strategically plan, implement and execute transformative and generational change as well as expanding the Kingdom of God to all the nations of the world,” according to its

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Sapp Appointed GUF Metropolitan Bishop

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 28, 2016

Bishop Neil C. Ellis, presiding prelate of Global United Fellowship, has promoted recording artist, pastor and Bishop Marvin Sapp to metropolitan bishop. In this position, he will oversee more than 100 churches in Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas. Previously, Sapp oversaw the North Central Province that encompasses 75 churches in 10 states. “Bishop Ellis is a visionary, a caster of vision and a motivator. This is a wonderful opportunity for me because I am a servant at heart. Though people see me on stage, my heartbeat is serving others and, in particular, helping to empower other pastors. It