Oxygen Media is joining the ‘Gospel Reality TV’ craze with its own show looking at the lives of Southern California pastors, tentatively titled “Pastors of L.A.”
“‘Pastors of L.A.’ will give viewers a candid and revealing look at six boldly different and world renowned mega-pastors in Southern California, who are willing to share diverse aspects of their lives, from their work in the community and with their parishioners to the very large and sometimes provocative lives they lead away from the pulpit,” according to a press release from Oxygen.
In addition to Bishop Noel Jones and Deitrick Haddon, “Pastors of L.A.” will feature Bishop Clarence McClendon, senior pastor of Full Harvest International Church, Pastor Wayne Chaney of Antioch Church of Long Beach,Bishop Ron M. Gibson of Life Church of God In Christ and The Sanctuary Church’s Lead Pastor Jay Haizlip, who is also a skateboarding pioneer.
Oxygen has tapped Lemuel Plummer and Holly Carter, producer and executive producer, respectively, of BET’s reality show “The Sheards,” which features the family of gospel-singing chart-toppers Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra Kiki Sheard.
“This show documents a journey of transparency from one man to the next as they endeavor to lead others to their own truth and self-discovery,” said Carter.
“We intend to portray the human side of these pastors and the real world in which they live and work,” added Plummer.
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smith
May 14, 2013 at 11:49 AM
The church doesn’t belong in the reality television arena.
Fact is Deitrick Haddon just revealed something very scandalous involving 2 other gospel artists on the Facebook social network. Now he’s one of the people that is going to be on the reality show discussing this scandal.
Everyone cannot handle a testimony – saved or unsaved, it can be very damaging. Somethings are lawful but not expedient.
Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ not a particular artist, preacher or ministry.
Now yes we over come by testimony but we all must be careful and responsible with our testimonies. Are they building or creating chaos? Should the testimony be public or for a one on one.
Tawana Stegall
May 14, 2013 at 12:33 PM
The world doesn’t care anything about a soul only $$$$, status, levels…. The corporate world of reality TV mixed with Reality of a person in leadership could present ruins spiritually. #PrayersNeeded
Blavin Counil
May 14, 2013 at 4:05 PM
The church is truly under attack. And Satan will use any willing vessel. This is truly a praying time. Such a disgrace!~
Prophetess Naomi
May 15, 2013 at 7:46 PM
Saints of the Most High God, truly it’s praying time for the enemy of our soul is out to destroy us by any means necessary.
Sam I Am
May 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Umm…just a correction, this isn’t about the “church being under attack” primarily because there is not a time where the church has existed, where it was NOT under attack (i.e. disciples/apostles being hung upside down for their faith).
However, it is clear that the church is for sale! Sadly, that’s been the case for the last decade. The church is for sale to the highest bidder, and we all know it’s true. Watching these reality TV Shows will be a little awkward, especially since we all know how much profit they will be making. Bye bye honor…helloooo profit