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Did you know some of your favorite gospel artists have dual roles in the Kingdom? These chart-topping songbirds don’t just lead God’s people in worship, they also counsel, advise, and minister the Word to them. Here are 8 gospel artists who are also pastors.
Gospel Artists Who Are Also Pastors:
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1. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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The “Break Every Chain” singer’s unmistakable voice doesn’t just resound through your speakers but also in the sanctuary of The Purpose Place church. Leonard and her husband, Kenneth, pastor the Spartanburg, South Carolina congregation with a vision to build a community of believers who are committed to kingdom expansion. They do so by strengthening families, restoring hope to the community, and bridging cultural and generational gaps.
2. William Murphy
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he community crusader whose love for people not only shows up in his music, but also at the dRream Center, located in Decatur where he leads as Bishop.
3. Jason Nelson
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We all know and love his hit song “Forever,” a love song between God and His children. As well as the 2018 hit with his twin brother Jonathan Nelson, “Faith for That.” However, Bishop Jason Nelson’s main ministry is to The Tab church in Windsor Mill, Maryland. There his mission is to empower others with practical principles for abundant living.
4. Deitrick Haddon
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Los Angeles, California is not without a singer-pastor. International gospel recording artist and tv personality, Deitrick Haddon and his wife Dominique lead Hill City Church in the sunny city of angels.
5. Travis Greene
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Columbia, South Carolina is home to Forward City Church where Travis Greene co-pastors with his wife Dr. Jackie Greene. The pair planted Forward City in 2015 with a mission to engage and redefine culture for God. Most recognized for his hit, “Made A Way,” the singer, songwriter, and author also often visits other churches as a guest pastor.
6. Charles Jenkins
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With 8 BMI top songwriter awards, 14 Billboard #1 honors, 9 Stellar Awards, Grammy recognition, a Soul Train Music Award nomination, and 7 Dove Music Award nominations, Jenkins is not without influence in the music industry. However, the highly decorated hitmaker and music mogul also fills his call to spread the gospel as Pastor Emeritus at the historic Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago.
7. Marvin Sapp
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Bishop Marvin L. Sapp continues to touch hearts worldwide with his thanksgiving song, “Never Would Have Made It.” He’s never taken his pastoral hat off, though, as he is “not a singer that happens to preach, but a Preacher called by God who is gifted to sing.” Sapp is Co-Founder of Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Senior Pastor of The Chosen Vessel Church in Fort Worth, Texas. He is also the Suffragan Bishop of the Global United Fellowship, which consists of 2200 churches in 22 countries.
