Beautifully designed and featuring stunning black-and-white photographs, this moving book will appeal to fans of "Crowns" and to Christians of all denominations and colors who seek a deeper understanding of the meaning and the glories of their faith. David Ritz recently embraced Christianity, and "Messengers "is a tribute to the people who awakened his personal faith and to others, both famous and unknown, whose words--sometimes set to music--have inspired millions of believers. The gifted photographer Nicola Goode contributes glowing portraits of each of them.
The messengers are an extraordinarily diverse group: women and men; ministers and musicians; singers and teachers; preachers known throughout the world and preachers known only in their neighborhoods. There are stories and reflections from Bishop Noel Jones (brother of Grace); Harlem's own Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts; Rev. Peter J. Gomes of Harvard; gospel mega-stars Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Winans, Smokey Norful, and Candi Staton; Christian life coach Dr. Arlene Churn; Dr. Mable John, a Los Angeles evangelist and former backup vocalist for Ray Charles; Chris Burge, a former Wall Street executive salesman who is saving souls in New York City and is also now a well known author; and a Washington, D.C., pastor who also runs a window-washing business. In voices joyful, clear, and strong, these mighty men and women of God convey messages of faith, love, and hope addressed directly to the heart.
CONTRIBUTORS:
Dr. Mable John--SATURATE THE HOUSE WITH PRAISE
Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes--ENNOBLING, ENABLING, POWERFUL
Smokie Norful--A TEACHABLE HEART
Bishop Carolyn Tyler Guidry--I HAVE HEARD THEVOICE OF GOD AND I WILL ANSWER HIM
Pastor Jesse Andrus--JESUS IS ABOUT CHANGE
Dr. Arlene Churn--WALKING EPISTLES
Reverend Calvin Butts--CRY OUT TO HIM IN PAIN
Reverend Elliott Greene--THE MYSTERY OF HISTORY
Candi Staton--HE'S NO FARTHER THAN A THOUGHT AWAY
Pastor Reginald T. Johnson, Jr.--TURN, TURN, TURN
Chris Burge--THE BEAUTIFUL BUSINESS OF DOING GOD'S WILL
The Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.--MY JOB IS TO PROCLAIM HIM
Pastor Willette A. Burgie--JESUS MEETS US WHEREVER WE ARE
Pastor Marvin L. Winans--HE IS THE SONG
Bishop Alice Pope--I AM A SERVANT
Reverend Altagracia Perez--ENCOMPASSED IN TRANQUILITY
Bishop Noel Jones--GOD IS SETTING YOU UP: SITUATIONS FOR REVELATIONS
Reverend Georgia Hill Thompson--THE IRRESISTIBLE PULL
Kirk Whalum--SACRED FOUNTAIN OF CREATIVE BEAUTY
Reverend Anthony Trufant--TURN OUR EYES INTO EARS
Pastor Jackie McCullough--THE LOVER OF OUR SOUL, THE HONEY IN THE ROCK
Pastor Donnie McClurkin--DELIVERANCE AND RECONCILIATION
Kirk Franklin--HEALED AND SEALED IN GRACE
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer--BUILDING CHAMPIONS FOR DIVINE DEPLOYMENT
Patrick Henderson--PRAISING GOD FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE, WORSHIPPING HIM FOR WHO HE IS
" . . . he who receives and welcomes and takes into his heart any messenger of mine receives me." --John 13: 20 (Amplified Bible)
