Word has it that the building and development of the Gospel Complex for Education, Heritage & Preservation is being put on hold, indefinitely, because of a lack of funding.

The concept of the ambitious 90,000-square foot complex, in development for nearly 5 years at this point, has had its fair share of problems.

Originally, the complex, spearheaded in large part by Dr. Bobby Jones, was to be built in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and would include a museum, television recording studio, retail space, a conference center, banquet facility, classrooms and studios.  The Gospel Complex was even named after Dr. Jones for some time, until organizers thought it better to drop any names from its title.

Among the Board of Directors of the non-profit organization creating the Gospel Complex are Bobby Jones, Albertina Walker, Max Siegel, Kim Burrell, Jazzy Jordan and more.  For more information on the Gospel Complex, click here.

It’s unfortunate that it couldn’t come into being just yet… what do you think?  Would you have wanted to visit?  Do you think we need a facility like this?  Do you think Florida was a good site location for it?

Talk to me!

Folks– take a listen to “Champion,” the first single from Darwin Hobbs’ upcoming project of the same name.  As a reminder, the full album– the first live recording of his career– is due on June 8th.

“Champion” is a song empowering and encouraging people– we’re overcomers… we’re champions.  The track is already ripping through radio and I think you’re gonna like it.

It’s got a praise & worship, battle cry type of vibe to me… definitely a song intended to be DECLARED!  I can see praise teams giving it a go on Sunday mornings…

AND, word has it that Darwin Hobbs has just signed a recording deal as the FIRST artist on Imago Dei/Universal, a new label venture by none other than MAX SIEGEL (former President of Verity Records).  WOW… Congrats Darwin!

Click here to listen to “Champion,” then leave a comment to let me know what you think!