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Black History Month Spotlight: Pastor Andraé Crouch

February 22, 2026

Pastor Andraé Crouch, often called "The Father of Modern Gospel Music" is a singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, musician, former New Christ Memorial Church Senior Pastor and a soul winner for Jesus, whose music helped shape the sound of modern worship. Did you know Andraé earned 7 Grammy Awards and 20 nominations? This is a legacy that helped carry gospel music into the mainstream while keeping Jesus at the forefront. From “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” to “Soon and Very Soon,” “Through It All,” and “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power,” his songs became the soundtrack of faith for believers all around the world. As an innovator, he blended gospel with contemporary sounds and helped lay the foundation for what many now call praise and worship. Inducted into the Gospel Music Association’s Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998, Andraé’s influence still reaches across genres, cultures, and generations. Pastor Andraé Edward Crouch is Black History.

Black History Month Spotlight: Pastor Sandra E. Crouch

February 19, 2026

Pastor Sandra E. Crouch is a singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, former New Christ Memorial Church Senior Pastor and a soul winner for Jesus. Did you know that Sandra Crouch's Grammy Award winning Album "We Sing Praises" ushered in the era of Praise and Worship music for African American Churches and Choirs? Choirs worldwide of all denominations were singing "He's Worthy", "Oh Magnify The Lord With Me", and "We Need To Hear From You". The Crouch Music Legacy has always represented diversity and inclusion across all genres of music but always stayed true to the message of Jesus Christ. Andrae and Sandra Crouch are pillars in the history of Black Music and its influence globally. Pastor Sandra Elaine Crouch is Black History.

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October 12, 2025 • Pastor Kenneth Cook • Matthew 8:23–34, Ephesians 4:26–27

Pastor Kenneth Cook preaches a dynamic message that will change your life! He speaks on taking back our power and authority in Jesus' name, reclaiming ground in our heart and our minds to remove what never belonged there to make room for God's Spirit to reign!