T.D. Jakes & Marquis Boone Launch New Gospel Singing Competition Reality Show

Six gospel artists will have the chance to become a gospel music star on a new reality program called “The Gospel.” The Gospel chronicles 10 days with eight episodes as contestants compete for a national management contract with T.D. Jakes’ Dexterity Sounds and Marquis Boone Music Group. The first of its kind for Gospel music, the winner of this Christian music competition will be announced with the opportunity to perform at the International Pastors & Leadership Conference in Tampa Bay on April 25.

 

The show is Executive produced by T.D. Jakes and Marquis Boone and hosted by Darlene McCoy. The Gospel will serve as a platform for up-and-coming gospel artists while inspiring viewers through their faith-filled musical performances. Not only will artists discover stardom, but also experience the hustle and drive necessary to rise in the entertainment industry. The program will air beginning March 10 exclusively on the Bishop’s Village, T.D. Jakes’ online streaming platform with behind the scene videos, messages and content. Visit bishopsvillage.com to subscribe, stream, and vote. 

 

Contestants were discovered via video recordings submitted on social media and through the Bishop’s Village platform. Mentors, including Micah Stampley, Jekalyn Carr, Q Parker, Devyne Stephens and more, will help mold them into polished performers. Each week, viewers subscribed to Bishop’s Village will have the chance to vote and select the winner of the artists’ weekly challenge. In the end, T.D. Jakes and Marquis Boone will select the winner of a national management contract.

The 2019 International Pastors & Leadership Conference is April 25—27, 2019, at the Tampa Convention Center. At the conference, Jakes will also be unveiling his latest book, Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power.

Visit PastorsAndLeaders.org for more information on confirmed speakers, talent, the full schedule and special event updates. Stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by following @IPLExcel.

Delivered Music Festival (Event)

by April D. Byrd

The 2014 Delivered Music Festival happening in Fayetteville, GA. this Saturday June 14,  is a Christian Music Festival Event. Come out to be Inspired and Empowered by 15 AMAZING Christian artists in a Free concert event!

The concert will be presenting an extremely diverse line up of Christian Music Artists including Nicki Harris, Adam Courtney, Neal Cooper and Special guest Canton Jones...just to name a few. 

The Event starts at 12 noon in Downtown Fayetteville Square, one of the sponsors for Delivered Music Festival is Atlanta's own JOY 93.3 FM along with a hosts of other faith-based sponsors.

The event will also include Multiple Christian Vendors, Food,  Non-profits that represent and support the Christian community, an amazing Kids Zone and more. Come out and enjoy this great time of fellowship and fun for the entire family and It is Absolutely FREE to the Community. This event is sponsored by the Generous Support of Businesses, Churches and Individuals throughout the Community.

Donate and learn more about the Delivered Music Festival by visiting deliveredmusicfestival.org online.

G O! New Hope Baptist Church

It's Go Time! The "Grand Opening" service at New Hope Baptist Church was spectacular! The atmosphere was excellent in vision, but also in spirit. The beautiful Church facility with it's cylindrical design and two tier seating recently underwent a total redesign. At the opening of the service, media footage was shared as the workers built the church from the ground up. The arena like setting with the glorious lighting gives off a concert vibe; A concert for Christ!

Although the church is advanced and upgraded,  there is still comfort and coziness in the place for worship. Some mega churches can seem a bit distant, but the spirit of God was still actively present and heavy in the environment at New Hope. The pastor consecrated the ground material of the sanctuary with blessing oil and let the worship and the word commence.

Pastor Canton Jones, (above) a gospel artist and worship leader turned the crowd up with "Our God is an awesome God and delivered new music with an event CD: "Go Mode". Praise and worship was phenomenal, with beautiful instruments and beautiful voices, but all the grandeur was still not enough to take away from the spirit of God.

Surprisingly when the word came people were focused. There were no distracting side conversations or too much random unnecessary movement. The message was candid and delivered with clarity. Another great thing about New Hope is that for a Baptist Church in the south it was sprinkled with all cultures and races of people. The diversity was refreshing.

Guest Speaker

In the nature and spirit of "GO TIME" The guest pastor taught a  message from 2 Timothy 1-8 entitled:

 " How To Make a Difference For Christ"

1. Stir Up (v.6)
2. Stand Up (v. 8a)
3. Step Out (v. 8b)

Experiencing  time at New Hope church provided  exactly what it's name promises: New Hope!  It delivered  a sense that there is new hope for the church and the body of Christ! Hope that we can all get along in beautiful unison to worship God, Hope that we can and should make technological advances on behalf of the kingdom and it confirmed witness that the house of the Lord is indeed the best place anyone could be.

Even with a new facility and celebrity support, what was most praiseworthy about the Grand Opening was the theme and maxim for the event: "Its Go Time"! It is indeed Go time! for all Gods children everywhere in the world.

It's time for us to stir up the gifts God gave us, Stand Up for the word of God, and step out into the world to actively live it and proclaim it.

Congrats to New Hope Baptist Church for continually making new steps! Go New Hope, Go!

Swag Bag and  Church Propaganda

Visit their website and learn more about new hope at their website: http://www.newhopebc.org/  If you are a Georgia resident and you don't have a church home, consider going to their church.

Preface by Octavius Miller

By April D. Byrd

If you're a fan of music from Jonathan Nelson, Smokie Norful, Wes Morgan... or just great worship music in general, chances are you'll love Preface, the newly released EP from Prophet and Worship Leader Octavius Miller. The smooth bass and triumphant tone in Miller's voice delivers a powerful impact that makes the listening delightful. 

Moving along with the flow of the spirit in the songs is a light and easy breeze. The tracks are focused and straight to the point causing direct access to praise. "Great Is The Lord" is poignant, but also refreshing. Among other excellent tracks "My Soul Say Yes" is a quick favorite, that emphasizes Miller's vocal talent, and ushers in total submission to God in life and in worship. The tunes and instrumentals in the tracks are beautiful, and they truly make praise clear.

Preface is a fantastic album with a lot of  heart. It has an old school feel with a new age presence. Perhaps that is why the album's title signifies a beginning. Preface is indeed a beginning. It's the start of good, pure gospel music and a great worship experience.

Listen for yourself and Check out a sample of the goodness:

Preface is available on Itunes, CDbaby, and Amazon.com

For more details on Preface and Octavius Miller visit octaviusmiller.com

Maximize Your Personal Development

Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. – Carl Jung

Most “Millennials” and many close to the generation are being targeted as lazy, but there is power to make a positive difference with the advanced tools and resources in this age, especially in the field of networking and communications. Personal development helps us to realize what we have to offer the world. It gives us a brief estimate of our value and on what exact talents we can place worth on, that can in turn be incorporated into all areas of life and authentic success.

If we want the best out of our lives, it means we should give life the best of ourselves. As William Shakespeare noted:  “This above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”  Knowing your authentic self and developing your highest potential is the key behind personal branding and development, it is the essential function that serves our purpose and service to the world.

Consciously achieving your goals means allocating the time to do so. All big problems started as little problems. When left unchecked, simple issues can gradually grow out of proportion. Health is one thing any professional can’t allow to go in the wrong direction. 

Personal development also relies heavily on mental sharpness and acumen. If our perception is limited, the very experience of our life will be too. You can only see the world from your perception, why not make it awesome?!  Your key attributes and your authenticity give life to your personal brand. 

Low self-worth and lack of good communication causes individuals to make bad choices, which leads life into a series of bad experiences. Life is all about communication. How are you relating to everything and everybody else in the world? Self-Investment is the key to increase communication skills and career success.