Joel Osteen and Jay Bakker Agree to Disagree
After “ambushing” Pastor Joel in the receiving line, Jay Bakker finally gets the meeting he wanted since last year.
Search Tags:jay bakker Joel Osteen Lakewood Church soulforceDuring their chat, the two men agreed to disagree.
“I don’t think homosexuality is a sin, and they do,” Bakker said, “but it was very nice of Joel to introduce me to his family. I met Joel’s wife and mother, and they were just great. … I’m really grateful.” Houston Chronicle
Notes From Lakewood Church-Pastor Joel & Jim Bakker Meet
Joel Osteen meets with Jay Bakker!
Just read in the Houston Chronicle that Pastor Joel finally met with Jay Bakker. There’s been a firestorm of publicity about Pastor Joel not accepting the invite to Soulforce’s picnic invitation. Soulforce is a group that fights religious and political oppression of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders.
Pastor Joel normally meets with the visitors after services after Saturday service and that is where Jay Bakker finally tracked him down. They agreed to meet privately the next day.
Because of Joel’s leadership role I think he should make his stance known. Using the excuse that Joel couldn’t meet with Bakker because he was working on his sermon was a bit lame. That made me laugh!
Well, maybe Pastor Joel has stated his position. He has said in the past that he “doesn’t think it’s God’s best”. Is this enough? What do you think?
From Lakewood’s Chief of Communications
Joel Osteen, his brother Paul, and I spent about 30 minutes with Jay Bakker after the last servie on Sunday. No one from Soulforce was present. The meeting was cordial, and we spoke about the many things. In the end, however, we continue to disagree with Soulforce and Jay Bakker’s position on this issue. –Donald Iloff, Chief of Communications for Lakewood Church.
Notes From Lakewood Church-The Compassion of Lakewood
What a wonderful thing to do! Michael & Carrie are such sweet people. I love to hear Carrie sing and Michael is a great guitar player. My hubby introduced me to Michael and he took the time to talk to my little ones about learning to play the guitar.
Search Tags:Gospel Music News-Mighty Clouds of Joy, Dottie Rambo
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1. Elmo Franklin, an original member of the Mighty Clouds of Joy, has passed away. Franklin along with Willie Joe Ligon, Richard Wallace and Johnny Martin founded the quartet in the 1950’s.
In 2004 they celebrated 45 years in the Gospel music industry. They are the best-selling quartet of all time and one of the longest-standing gospel groups with over 35 albums. My favorite songs are “I’ve Been In the Storm Too Long” and “Ride the Mighty High”. What’s your favorite Mighty Clouds of Joy song?~Source, Mighty Clouds of Joy
2. Gospel Music singer Dottie Rambo died early Sunday when the bus she was in ran off a road in southwest Missouri. She was headed to a performance in Texas for Mother’s Day. Rambo was a powerhouse in the Gospel music industry and published more than 2,500 songs, including gospel classics such as “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need” and ”We Shall Behold Him.”-Houston Chronicle, Dottie Rambo Official Website
3. The Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer Choir under the leadership of Founder/Pastor Dr. Charles G. Hayes, have taken their international notoriety to an even higher level with their most recent MCG Records release Chapter One. ~Dr. Charles G. Hayes
4. The award winning stage play “Through Talented Eyes” will be performed on June 14th at Spelman College. There will be a special performance of DeWayne Woods singing the popular “Let Go, Let God”.~Stage Play
5. Make plans now for the I Hear Music In The Air conference. It will be held June 27th-29 in Cincinnati, OH. Performers for the concert include Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Marvin Sapp & Vicki Winans.~Gospel music conference
