Bishop Eddie Long Confirms ‘Health Challenge,’ Says He’s Trusting God for Deliverance

Controversial megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long, 63, of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia confirmed Tuesday that he is suffering from a “health challenge” unrelated to his new vegan diet that caused drastic weight loss and he is believing God for deliverance.

“I am recovering from a health challenge that I trust God to deliver me from. It is unrelated to the eating for life diet consisting of mostly raw vegetables that I am continuing, as part of a holistic approach to good health,” he said in a statement to The Christian Post without explaining what the health challenge was.

“At this time my family and I are requesting that you respect our privacy. I truly appreciate your prayers and support for me, my loved ones and my beloved New Birth Church Family,” he added.