Bishop Larry D. Trotter- Closer To God And Stronger In Faith

FROM TRIAL TO TESTIMONY: After Job-like Experience, Bishop Larry D. Trotter emerges closer to God and stronger in Faith

A host of family, friends, and fans were treated to an exclusive sneak -preview of Bishop Larry D. Trotter’s June 2nd CD and DVD release, I Still Believe, on Tyscot Records.

Bishop Trotter’s newest project wasn’t the only thing that received raved reviews. He personally prepared a number of his signature dishes on the special occasion.

Guests in attendance included fellow Tyscot recording artist VaShawn Mitchell, LeAnne Faine and Ricky Dillard.

“I Still Believe” is Bishop Trotter’s most personal record to date. Similar to the story of JOB, he faced a two-year period of faith-testing hardships that affected nearly every aspect of his life.

“I never thought that people in this day and age could lose so much in a short span of time and it hit me. Here I was: lost my health, went through a divorce, went down financially, had a few struggles at the church… so everything was hitting me at one time,” said Trotter.

Remarkably, it was during this time that he recorded this powerful testament to God’s mercy and grace. “I Still Believe” is Bishop Trotter’s testimony; his personal story of enduring faith in tumultuous times. The lead radio singles, “Made a Way” and the title track “I Still Believe” are already touching listeners all across this nation.

In these times of uncertainty, Bishop Trotter believes that this record delivers a timely a message that will change listeners’ lives and also serve as a reminder of God’s faithfulness.

“You have to trust God,” said Trotter, “you have to trust him even when you can’t trace him. And he proves Himself to us. Things come together when people trust God and I’m a living witness.”

The “I Still Believe” 2-Disc CD set and DVD will be available in stores and online everywhere on June 2nd. (via press release.)

Photos/Source: www.myspace.com/bishoplarrydtrotter

How Sweet The Sound: The Documentary- May 31

You’ve heard the hype; now on May 31 you can experience it for yourself as How Sweet the Sound premieres on BET at 11 AM EST/PST.

Presented by @radical.media and directed by acclaimed team Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky (Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, Brother’s Keeper), How Sweet the Sound is a one-hour television documentary event that chronicles the road to Verizon Wireless’ “How Sweet the Sound” 2008 national choir competition to find the “Best Church Choir in America.”

The film tells the story of talented Gospel choirs from coast to coast competing in Verizon Wireless’ How Sweet the Sound - a series of regional competitions, in major U.S. cities - all culminating in a roof-raising, powerhouse grand finale competition in Atlanta, Georgia. How Sweet the Sound gives viewers intimate access to these dedicated performers – on their tour bus, in their living room, or in the chapel of their hometown church – uncovering the stories and personal journeys to create unique portraits of these individuals and their groups.

Tune in to How Sweet the Sound this Sunday to see what all the buzz is about and don’t miss your chance to register for this year’s Verizon Wireless’ “How Sweet the Sound” choir competition. Registration is now open.

Visit www.howsweetthesound.com to find out details on the competition, submit entry videos, and learn more about ways to become a part of the excitement this year.

SOURCE: TheBlackGospelBlog.com

Kirk Franklin: Off The Record

Over 1,000 kids, ages 13 to 22, crammed into the Florence campus of the Inglewood, Ca-based Faithful Central Bible Church to hear gospel dynamo Kirk Franklin talk about life and share his take on the issues that matter most to his audience.

By the time the near three-hour long service had come to an end, more than three dozen youth had accepted Christ, and Franklin had apologized to any parent who might have been offended by the often-graphic way in which he spoke to their kids.


The program, dubbed the “Takeover,” the mission of which is to recapture lost youth, has transformed the lives of a growing number of kids throughout the Los Angeles area in services like these—without music. It’s just this sort of ministry that Kirk Franklin, gospel’s biggest selling music star, is most passionate about these days, and its one of the main things taking up his time. 


“It’s about all the issues Christians face in life,” Franklin said. “Very honest. Very street. It’s my voice and the way that I see them as being wrong and then my approach on how to make them right.

And while it has been keenly effective with youth, Franklin’s ministry is hardly limited. “Surprisingly enough. I get calls from everywhere, white, black, young and old,” Franklin reveals. “I speak at schools like Pepperdine and Baylor University, at youth events, churches and major Christian music events like Creation Festival. I don’t want to limit what I say or do. I just want to be a vessel and love who I’m doing it for more than what I’m doing.”

Read entire article by Lisa Collins at GospelMusicChannel.com

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