Amid increased COVID-19 (the novel Coronavirus) precautions set forth by government and health authorities, global spiritual leader and Senior Pastor of The Potter’s House Bishop T.D. Jakes has set forth a plan offering customized content, designed to counter growing anxieties and offer hope for those around the globe restricted from their social normalcy.

In speaking with Bishop Jakes, he has shed light on why he felt communicating to a global audience in this manner is needed and how he’ll be using his relationships with some of the nation’s leading authorities across all industries to speak to specific issues as they arise.

In the coming days, Jakes will provide audiences with crucial and timely content to help families during this season of uncertainty. Customized messages are expected to speak to relevant issues such as:

• Managing PTSD and escaping addictive behaviors during times of stress.
• How to talk to children and vulnerable communities about fear and anxiety.

While The Potter’s House may have closed its doors for gathering and fellowship due to social distancing mandates, its commitment to keeping the voice of the Church reverberating throughout the globe still holds strong. The Church has commenced broadcasting and distributing exclusive content regularly. The resources are specifically designed to address escalating concerns as isolation mandates from health and government authorities are increasing.

A few weeks ago we shared the biography of up and coming recording artist M.R. Though he’s a new artist he is definitely not new to music. M.R is a self-taught professional musician and songwriter who’s been contributing to church choirs for years. 

That being said, Gospel Must Be Preached is his first official release as an independent vocalist and performer. The track is a catchy reggae-gospel song that is sure to inspire and captivate listeners. As the name implies, Gospel Must Be Preached is all about the importance of spreading the word of God in ‘every lane and every valley.’ 

It was produced by M.R and his team at Solomon Bill Studio in Canada, where he is based, and mixed by Audiotraxx Production (c/o Maria Jackson Entertainment) in Jamaica. The song’s artwork was also designed by Maria Jackson. According to M.R, Gospel Must Be Preached was “inspired by the times we are living in where the relevancy of the four cornered church building seems to be ineffective at fulfilling the mandate of Christ in impacting the outer world.”

The 2020 Jazz in the Gardens music festival will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 14th and 15th.

The event will showcase several influencial pop artists, such as: Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Nelly, Charlie Wilson, H.E.R, SWV and Stokely from Mint Condition. The organizers, recognizing that the lineup would not be complete without a gospel act to minister to the audience, added gospel artist Kirk Franklin.

Recording artist Nanamous will be having his album release party on Saturday, April 25th at Connect Point (3755 Centerville Hwy) in Snellville, Georgia. He has invited DJ Nicholas and several other artists to join him and perform on the show.

This is a free event that’s open to the public; and it’s scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM.

On Friday, March 13th, the Church of God Deliverance Centre, located at 66A Chisholm Ave in Kingston, Jamaica, will be hosting an event dubbed Abundance of Praise. It will be held on the church grounds, and will feature performances by Rhoda Isabella, Jabez, Tarsha Williams and many more. Mr. Markland Edwards is the confirmed MC.

This event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, and there is an entrance fee of $1,500 JMD for adults and $800 JMD for children under 12 years old.

On February 17th Samuel Medas shared the official video, which also doubles as a lyric video, for his song “Move.” The fast tempo high energy track is on the Total Riddim, and was released via the BreatheLyfe Music label.

The visuals, which features a slew of dancers doing a choreographed routine, is really entertaining! Click here or on the image above to watch and remember to like, comment and share.

On February 21st, gospel recording artist Jonathan McReynolds released a captivating single titled “People.” One of the most amazing thing about Jonathan is his ability to paint a vivid picture with his lyrics, and that is precisely what he did with “People.”

In the record Reynolds asks God to deliver him from people. Click here to listen and download the track from iTunes.