Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Bishop Eddie Long and First Lady Vanassa Long


Bishop Eddie L. Long is the senior pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia, Georgia, United States. He first served as pastor in 1987 for a congregation consisting of just more than 300 members. Since his installation, New Birth’s membership has multiplied to well over 30,000 members. New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is officially recognized as the fastest growing church in the continent of North America. Every year, Bishop Long likes to institute a new theme which he states is provided to him through God. A sample of some of these themes:

This is just a little evidence of how a dreamer never stop dreaming and how his dream can

effect millions.

No dreamer can truly wake up without a strong and positive Virtuous Women by his side and by this great men stands that kind of Women, a true Proverbs 31 Women. Elder Vanassa Long, a true dream girl. Vanessa Long is the beloved spouse of Bishop Eddie L. Long and first lady of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church for the Lithonia community; and whether the task is heading a ministry, visiting the sick, counseling the troubled, or mentoring the young, Elder Long has shown the energy, devotion, and commitment truly reflective of divine guidance; and she has worked tirelessly to initiate, develop, and promote an annual 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness along with financial support for cancer patients and their families; and
the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by this virtuous and humble servant of the Lord is a source of strength, inspiration, and direction for persons in all walks of life. Along with God using her mighty to change and transform lives young and old, she still have time to be the Pillar for her man and his Dreams.

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