Word has it that Jonathan Nelson and his family are moving to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where he will join Faith Center International.
Don’t think he’s leaving Baltimore without a bang, though. According to The Belle Report, Pastor Jamal Bryant and Empowerment Temple are throwing him a star-studded, sure-to-be-bananas farewell concert on Sunday, May 31st. The event will feature performances from Karen Clark-Sheard, Tye Tribbett, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, VaShawn Mitchell, Chrystal Rucker, Stephen Hurd and more.
Now, THAT’S a farewell concert. Geeeeeeez…
Maaaaaaan! EJ, any trip giveaways? I would love to be there.
LOL Duuuuuuude, as hot as this concert sounds, if I HAD a giveaway for it, I'd be entering MYSELF!
ooooweee thats going to be a spiritually dangerous concert!
Wow! Can't say if its true or not, but I heard Justin Savage transitioned to another church as well.
Justin Savage is directing music programs at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, MD. It's a great look for him! http://www.mtennon.org/index.php
Here's the link for the article: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/gospelrama/2009/05/baltimores_jonathan_nelson_lea_1.html
@Nick AND @vic: thanks for the links!
Is he still gonna do releases with Purpose?
@shane: as far as i know, yes. kinda like when ricky dillard moved outta chicago and kept recording with new g. :-)
that'll work. guess tht means new Purpose members from FL.
Hey.....sad to lose Jonathan out of BMore...but God's moving him on. I mean, he was one of the best artists we've had coming out of there. It would be nice if he could stay, but I wish him blessings! He has blessed me time and time again with his music. I mean...this is definitely not unheard of. Before Jonathan became the music minister at Empowerment, there was considerable talk of Ricky Dillard coming to Bmore....so somehow they make it work.
I'm pretty sad at both of them leaving! But I'm also proud that they hail from my area =) And I WILL be at the concert maaaaaaad early, too cuz it's gonna be packed! Hopefully I can get some good clips.
Yes, yes,yes...Florida welcomes himwith open arms! Congrats Jon on the Faith Center piece!!
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