The public baptism of mega Hollywood star Denzel Washington is one of the most talked-about occurrences within the Christian community so far this month. Washington got baptized and ordained as a minister on December 21, 2024, at the Historic Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ.

Following the baptism, both Denzel Washington and his wife of approximately 40 years, Pauletta Washington, gave inspirational speeches. A couple of noteworthy things that Denzel said in his statement are: “It took a while, but I’m finally here… If [God] can do this for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. The sky literally is the limit.”

Singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and worship leader Chandler Moore will be at The Faith Center (5555 NW 95th Avenue) in Sunrise, Florida, on Sunday, January 5th. The Maverick City Music member will be steering a powerful praise and worship set to start the new year.

There is no cost associated with this event, so anyone wanting to attend is welcome to do so. It will start at 6:00 pm, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The talented Timothy Martin & Greatness will be serving up a soul-stirring Gospel Brunch at RockStar Music Hall & Event Center (15755 East Arapahoe Road) in Centennial, Colorado, on Sunday, December 29. The affair will run from 3-6 pm MST; however, doors will open at 2:45. 

This will be uplifting, powerful, and inspiring. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for approximately US$15.00; it will be more at the door.

Gospel music duo James & Daniella will perform at Impact Mission Church (745 Brown Trail) in Hurst, Texas, on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST. Tickets for this event, which is being powered by AfroHub Entertainment, are available on Eventbrite.

Christians and gospel music lovers in Trinidad & Tobago are invited to attend the Prophetic Portal Praise concert on Friday, December 27th, at the Centre Of Excellence (17A Macoya Road) in Tunapuna, starting at 6:00 p.m.

The organizers’ objective is to end the year with the highest praise and worship. Confirmed performers include Sean Daniel, Rene Fortune, Blessed Messenger, Farenite, Marc Isaacs, Jahzy, Pastor Kelvin Corbett, the Nazarine Worship Centre Steel Orchestra, Jerome Devighns, Chris Balbosa, the FRM Royals Dance Group, and many more. Tickets are only $100.

Singer Evvie McKinney first found a national audience as a contestant on the TV singing competition The Four: Battle for Stardom. She won the inaugural season in 2018.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, she started singing as a preschooler and learned gospel music from her father, a gospel and blues singer. McKinney was already performing professionally across several genres when, as a 20-year-old, she joined the Fox series The Four.

Entering as a challenger on the fifth of six episodes in the first season, she performed for a panel of judges that included Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, and Republic Records president Charlie Walk.

McKinney won a record contract with the label when she was crowned champion in February 2018, having delivered powerful, nuanced versions of songs made famous by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Andra Day, as well as the Oscar-winning song “Glory” by Common and John Legend.

She subsequently released an EP, This Is Evvie McKinney, in 2019, followed by her debut album, Love, Evvie McKinney, in 2022. Now in 2024 Evvie is mesmerizing audiences with her unbelievable vocals. She has been one of the more captivating performers at Tommee Profitt‘s “The Birth of a King: Live in Concert” series.