MessengersMessengers

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 auth∨ 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 THE VOICE 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)