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Bishop Eddie L. Long is the senior pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia, Georgia, United States. He first served as pastor in 1987 for a congregation that at that time consisted of just more than 300 members. Since his installation, New Birth’s membership has multiplied to well over 30,000 members.
Born in Huntersville, North Carolina, Eddie L. Long is the husband of Columbus, Ga native Vanessa Griffin Long and the father of four children, Eric, Edward, Jared, and Taylor. He attended North Carolina Central University, where he received a degree in Business Administration. Bishop Long is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
In addition to serving as the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Bishop Long also serves as a member on several boards, including the Morehouse School of Religion Board of Directors (Vice Chair); Board of Visitors for Emory University; Board of Trustees for North Carolina Central University; Board of Trustees for Young Life; Board of Trustees for Fort Valley State University; Board of Directors for Safehouse Outreach Ministries; and 100 Black Men Of America (honorary). In 2006, Bishop Long was unanimously voted as Vice Chair of Beulah Heights Bible College’s Board of Trustees. He’s also served as co-chair for the “Hosea Feed the Hungry” project since 2001.
In 2004, Bishop Long established a mentorship program known as the Longfellows Summer Academy to assist in the mental, physical and spiritual development of young men between the ages of 12 and 16. The Academy, which began as an 8-week activity, has developed into a permanent commitment. Within this program, Long has raised funds earmarked for educational scholarships for the 63 charter members of the Academy.
In 2006, Bishop Long was chosen by the family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to host and officiate the homegoing ceremonies for Mrs. Coretta Scott King, wife of the late civil rights pioneer. The event was attended by four Presidents (George H. W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter).
Long has authored numerous books, including I Don't Want Delilah, I Need You; Power of a Wise Woman; What a Man Wants, What a Woman Needs; Called to Conquer; Taking Over; It's Your Time!; Gladiator: The Strength of a Man; The Blessing in Giving and Deliver Me From Adam.
Bishop Long is also featured on rapper Ludacris' latest album Release Therapy. He appears on the final track "Freedom of Preach" where he delivers a speech about God and faith.
Eddie L. Long received his Bachelor degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Divinity degree from Interdenominational Theological Center. He has received honorary doctorates from North Carolina Central University, Beulah Heights Bible College of Atlanta and the Morehouse School of Religion. Bishop Long also earned a doctoral Ph.D. in Pastoral Ministry from the International College of Excellence, which is a sister school of Life Christian University in Tampa, Florida.
In 2006, Long's appearance at Atlanta's Interdenominational Theological Center's graduation stirred up controversy, and led to some students discussing a boycott. Long's invitation prompted theologian James Cone -- who was scheduled to receive an honorary degree -- to boycott the ceremony. Thirty-three graduating seniors sent a letter to the seminary's president "questioning Long's theological and ethical integrity to be their commencement speaker." Many students did not agree with Long's beliefs that God can "deliver" homosexuals and his teachings on prosperity
On August 28, 2005 the Atlanta Journal-Constitution printed a front page spread accusing Long of mishandling funds that were funneled through a charity started by Long. The article reports that from 1997-2000, the non-profit charity, Bishop Eddie Long Ministries Inc., provided him with at least $3.07 million in salary, benefits and the use of property. Long contended that the charity did not solicit donations from members but instead gained its income from royalties, speaking fees and several large donations.
On November 6, 2007, United States senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa announced an investigation of Long's ministry by the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Grassley asked for the ministry to divulge financial information (Grassley's letter) to the committee to determine if Long made any personal profit from financial donations, and requested that Long's ministry make the information available by December 6, 2007. The investigation also scrutinized five other televangelists: Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland, Paula White, Joyce Meyer, and Creflo Dollar. |
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