As the lead single from his forthcoming debut album I SURVIVED, “God Wants To Hear From You” – available now at iTunes – is conquering hearts with its impassioned vocal performance and organ-lined melody. And, while earning thumbs up from critics and fans alike for its musical composition, Blake – the Senior Pastor of New Orleans and Baton Rouge’s revered New Home Ministries – is earning his fair share of acclaim for the song’s moving lyrics that tell of God’s longing to connect with His children.
The song joins many-a-soul-stirring number set to line I SURVIVED, including the Dave Hollister-assisted “Things Will Work Out” and “Scars” featuring legendary, Stellar-award winning gospel music legend Bishop Paul S. Morton.
About Bishop Samuel R. Blakes:
Bishop Samuel R. Blakes is a visionary, spiritual leader, teacher, and all around gospel force appointed to carry on the mission of a lineage of spiritual warriors. The youngest son of the highly revered Prophet Robert C. Blakes, Sr. and Minister Lois R. Blakes, Bishop Samuel R. Blakes currently resides as the Senior Pastor of New Home Ministries’ multi-location congregation serving seven sites including New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
After earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Theology from the Christian Bible College in Louisiana, Blakes expanded his evangelical scope to touch every corner of the United States and perform some ministerial outreach abroad. Now, in addition to extending his ministry to music via his I SURVIVED album and its powerful lead single “God Wants To Hear From You,” he can also be found on The Word Network every Tuesday night and on Cox Channel 96 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday night.