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If they wanted to help him, he said, just keep coming to church and bring a friend. Bishop Long was known as one of the most influential faith leaders in the world. Bishop Eddie Long has died, according to a statement released by Georgia-based New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. His life sheds light on the enduring cracks in one of our most essential supports for the African American community: the Black church. The cause of death has been confirmed as cancer, the statement explained. Love starts with accepting each other and protecting each other from harm. Just know I can't do it. Bishop Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth, transitioned from this life early Sunday morning after a gallant private fight with an aggressive form of cancer. In 2005, the Atlanta Journal Constitution revealed that a charity Long had created to help the needy had made him its biggest beneficiary. The hatred towards gay men and women – often from people who claim to be on God’s team- leaves them more vulnerable to not having conversations on healthy sexuality. Through his earthly battle, Bishop Long believed that God was once again using him to help others see the power of the Holy Spirit through the love New Birth displayed to him and the countless prayers sent up by others from every corner of the earth.Bishop Eddie L. Long was 63 years old. He claimed a vegan diet, though public opinion leaned toward illness. It’s nuanced like us as a people. Membership at New Birth plummeted. Long died after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer, according to a statement by the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. 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At its peak New Birth Missionary Baptist Church had about 25,000 members. January 18, 2017 Bishop Eddie Long died this week after a reported battle with cancer. He stood strong as a Kingdom Builder, pioneering leader, and revolutionary mind changer. PREVIOUSLY: New Birth Founder/Pastor Bishop Eddie Long Dead at 63 Since his announcement, his illness has resulted in prolonged absences from his ministry for more than a month at one point, and he told his congregation just weeks before the New Year's Eve service that the church would start holding just one service. Long said in one interview that his father was distant and didn't attend his football games or even his high school and seminary graduation. Long inspired thousands of believers around the world through his global ministry that literally changed lives. He was the pastor of Atlanta … Over recent months, Long had been in the news repeatedly for his drastic weight loss, and it was confirmed that he was battling an undisclosed "health challenge." In all the things that I've ever had to deal with and being pastor, my rock has been to be able to come home to a virtuous woman who always had peace in my house... We're going (to) work it out." There are the Baptists with the big hats. The Long family thanks you for your prayers, condolences and messages of love. Bishop Eddie Long, the pastor of the New Birth Missionary Church, in Georgia, has died at the age of 63, the megachurch said in a statement. But it was Long's ministry to young men that first marked his rise. The church also stated that it would announce details of a homegoing service to honor Bishop Long in the near future. "I am confidant through my belief in God that my husband is now resting in a better place. He played basketball and lifted weights with his male ministers. He is survived by his beautiful wife, First Lady Elder Vanessa Long, 4 children Eric, Edward, Jared and Taylor and 3 grandchildren. CNN's Alex Medeiros also contributed to this story. He was a man who gave away cars and paid the college tuition of needy people, but he also was, "When he spoke, black people all over the country listened to him," said Shayne Lee, a sociologist who studies the black Pentecostal church. In that same service, Long told inquiring members of his congregation that he stopped answering their calls because they were asking too many questions. Pastor Mike said we have been called to be like Christ as Christians and nowhere in the Bible does Jesus say anything about homosexuality. "And I want you to rest assured that I love her and she loves me. Those of us who love God cannot stay silent when his name is used to vilify his children. Long is survived by his wife, four children and three grandchildren. The charity's compensation to Long included a $1.4 million, six-bedroom, nine-bath home on 20 acres and more than $1 million in salary. First, let’s get this straight. He was also a paradox. At bible study a few years ago someone asked our Pastor Michael Walrond about where the church stands on homosexuality. In recent months, rumors swirled about Long's health, "God ain't through with me and sometimes you need to see the skinny Eddie and the big Eddie and all that," he said, his once-powerful voice reduced to a raspy whisper. The couple later reconciled, but Long's ministry never recovered from the accusations. I got my high school diploma where Bishop Long stood recently inside New Birth looking gaunt after rapid weight loss over the last year.

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