Kierra Sheard-Kelly ‘If God Performed “Miracles” Before He Can Do It Again’
Kierra Sheard-Kelly ‘If God Performed “Miracles” Before He Can Do It Again’
Detroit’s own Kierra Sheard-Kelly is a ground breaking singer, song writer, producer, author and entrepreneur who continues to amaze us all of her ventures… and adventures. Recently, we saw her as co-host for the 2022 Stellar Awards with powerhouse Jekalyn Carr as well as the Lifetime movies, “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” as well as “Line Sisters.”
If that wasn’t’ enough, Kierra…
When your cup is overflowing with stress, it's impossible to pour into the cups of others. Take care of yourself first, so you can continue to pour love and positivity into the lives of those around you.
The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham
Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham. Photo courtesy of The Front Page Firm.
LAS VEGAS, NV (June 29, 2023) -- The Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the most highly anticipated event in Gospel music, will celebrate its 38th edition on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The prestigious award ceremony will be taped live at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, promising an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring performances and well-deserved accolades. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, the Stellar Awards will pay tribute to three remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the Gospel music industry.
CeCe Winans, an iconic figure in the genre, will be honored with the esteemed Aretha Franklin Icon Award, recognizing her exceptional talent and enduring impact. Additionally, Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham will receive the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his lifetime dedication to spreading the uplifting message of Gospel music. Dr. Bobby Jones, a true legend in Gospel music, will be honored with the Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award, acknowledging his outstanding contributions and influential career.
The lineup of performers at the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will feature powerhouse performances by Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike, Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman, Jr. & Faith City Music, DOE, Dorothy Norwood and Zacardi Cortez. The emerging voices stage will showcase the incredible talents of HLE and Lena Byrd Miles, providing a platform for these rising stars. Additional performers and presenters will also be announced.
CeCe Winans. Photo courtesy of The Front Page Firm.
The Stellar Awards Red Carpet Special pre-show will be televised on the newly launched Stellar TV Network on Sunday, July 30 at 5pm ET, followed by The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards telecast at 6pm ET. The Stellar Network can be found on Charter Spectrum and Verizon Fios. Viewers may check with their local provider for availability in their area. Both shows will be available on-demand via Xumo Play at a later date. The ceremony will also air in national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023.
Tickets for the Stellar pre-show and main awards ceremony are now available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com.
In addition to the main awards ceremony, the Stellar Gospel Music Awards is excited to introduce the Stellar+ Experience (Stellar+EXP). This ultimate fan experience will provide attendees and participants with a completely personalized experience, featuring concerts, discussions, master classes, and much more. As a multi-generational family weekend event, the addition of Stellar+EXP will heighten the festivities and create a unique atmosphere of faith, fellowship, music, and fun. Now, fans can enjoy three full days of brand-new interactive activities, offering engagement opportunities with their favorite artists and immersion into the world of Gospel music.
The Stellar+ Experience events will take place at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, from Wednesday, July 12, to Friday, July 14, 2023. Limited edition passes are now available for purchase, ranging from $60 to $250, at www.eventbrite.com. For the full event schedule and more information, visit stellarplusexperience.com.
The 38th Stellar Gospel Music Awards show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson, with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Executive in Charge of Production and Producer. Michael A. Johnson will produce and direct this year's award show.
For more information about the Stellar Gospel Music Awards, please visit www.stellarawards.com. Follow @thestellars on Instagram and Twitter, or Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Facebook for the latest news and updates about the Greatest Night in Gospel Music.
[Verse 1: Pastor Mike Jr. & Choir]
It could’ve been me (Outdoors) with no food (No clothes)
All alone (No friends), just another number with a tragic end
He didn’t let it (Kill me), I’m back and I’m better (A new me)
I don’t do this for the [?] (Take the glory)
[Chorus: Pastor Mike Jr. & Choir]
All I’m tryna say in my own way (All I’m tryna say is)
Thank you, Lord, for all you done for me
(All…
[Music + Video] Miracles - Kierra Sheard Ft. Pastor Mike Jr.
[Music + Video] Miracles – Kierra Sheard Ft. Pastor Mike Jr.
Chart-topping recording star, actress and entrepreneur Kierra Sheard, releases her new single and music video for “Miracles” feat. Pastor Mike Jr. (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration). – Available now.
“Miracles” is the first single from her upcoming album set to release in 2023. Her new album will mark Kierra’s seventh studio album, following KIERRA-Deluxe, which featured the two #1 Billboard…
i looked up the current candidates for the 2024 presidential election in the usa and it is. really fucking bleak.
democrats:
joe biden - current president. doing...ok. he's pro trans rights and has been doing some good stuff to fight climate change, but he's like a hundred years old and
robert f kennedy jr - seems to have decent opinions on a lot of policy, but thinks that chemicals in the water are making kids transgender and has suggested that covid is a conspiracy by ashkenazi jews and chinese people
marianne williamson - anti vaxxer apparently, also i guess thinks love is the only thing that will defeat trump
republicans:
ryan binkley - conservative pastor that thinks marriage is "between one man and one woman", anti choice, wants to Build A Wall
doug burgum - republican governor that has actively passed anti trans legislation, anti regulation (unless what you're regulating is trans people ig????)
chris christie - is apparently opposed to bans on gender affirming care, but vetoed a bill allowing trans people to change their gender marker, anti choice
ron desantis - i feel like i don't need to explain
larry elder - denies systemic racism and wants police to be harder on crime, anti crt and dei, pretty solidly anti trans
nikki haley - anti choice, extremely anti trans, anti immigrant, supports israel while also having an evangelical pastor who has a history of antisemitism and racism and queerphobia open for one of her events
will hurd - doesn't seem too horrendous, not noticeably anti trans, but supports 15 week abortion ban
asa hutchinson - great value brand trump
perry johnson - was republican candidate for governor of michigan but was disqualified due to fraudulent ballot signatures
mike pence - yeah
vivek ramaswamy - "anti wokeism", would pass a law requiring teachers to disclose to parents if they found out their kid is trans, supports bans on gender affirming care, wants to end sanctuary cities and address mental health through "faith based approaches", hedge fund bro
tim scott - said that america is not a racist country and the biggest problem facing black people is "fatherlessness incentivized by welfare", opposes same sex marriage and gender affirming care and thinks democrats are using school to "indoctrinate children"
corey stapleton - montana secretary of state, couldn't find much abt him
donald trump - donald trump
independent
cornel west (green party) - seems really cool actually but two party system will fuck him over
i hate the two party system so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
also congrats to the dems for yet another milquetoast kennedy, and congrats to the republicans for having the most racially diverse list of racist and transphobic candidates!!!
I dunno about you guys, but I have had to aggressively wring every little word out of my brain this month, whatever I'm trying to write.
But I have made SOME progress, so I'm going to do a WIP Wednesday. Here's a snippet from chapter 9 of the buzz:
Eddie let out a low whistle. “Jesus,” he said. “What’s up his ass? Yesterday he made it seem like he was a part-time youth pastor.” Eddie tutted, like Jason, but with sarcasm as opposed to derision. “I heard that the holy ghost thinks that the f-word is totally bogus.”
Mike, Lucas, and Dustin exchanged amused, but also conspiratorial, looks. Eddie pointed an accusatory finger between the three of them. “Hold on now. What are you asshats hiding from me?”
“... Nothing?” Dustin replied in a squeaky voice, avoiding eye contact. Lucas looked at his sneakers and Mike crossed his arms and spun in a circle on the spot.
“Yeah right,” Eddie snorted, then slapped his hands on his chest, squeezing. “And these aren’t real. Fess up, fuckwits.”
“I’m not doing it! I’m not leaving this room so she can fucking waltz in here and act like she owns the place. It’s bullshit. Did that Munson prick put all you assholes up to this, huh, with his Satan Meets Barbie self-insert, huh?!?” The whole tirade was enough to distract them all, but the unhinged way Jason said his huhs had this unnerving, Robert Deniro in Taxi Driver kinda flavor.
“What in the ever-loving fuck is he going on about?"
“Don’t-- Don’t fucking try it, Todd! This station is a dumpster fire of freak content! And--- And bad fucking manners!”
“What the fuck?” Dustin whispered under his breath.
“Jesus,” said Mike.
Lucas shook his head in disbelief, and looked up at the ceiling as if asking God for the strength to carry on.
It wasn’t even four in the afternoon. Cool Parents listened to The Buzz in their minivans when picking up Sting Jr. from soccer practice. And here was Jason Carver, yes of those Carvers, shooting off to the after school club about manners while liberally sprinkling fuck around as though with preordained purpose.
(Daddy Carver was probably shitting himself.)
From the radio came raucous cacophony then; bangs, rustling, and the distant unhinged continuation of the swearing, in tones like a wounded animal. Once that petered off, all that was left was the drone of static.
The ruckus had attracted a crowd at the counter, and Eddie knew then that this was going to be one of those where were you moments that people bonded over socially; remember that time Dave Carver’s kid lost his marbles on the radio?
Eddie was about to theatrically disperse the crowd, when rustling resumed, and he worried that they were in for an encore. Instead, a sweet, light, familiar voice floated out of the speakers.
I'm not going to tag anyone specifically, but if you're having a slump of a January like me, then why not?
When the +++Positives+++ released this letter in January 2023, they blacked out all of the signatories but one:
The full signature line was:
Sincerely,
The Executive Board of the Foundations Baptist Fellowship International
Approved unanimously with one abstention by the FBFI Board at the 2022 Winter Board Meeting
So yes, Bob Jones III was writing to his own legacy institution to “being to make corrections.”
WutBJU doesn’t know who was present at this Winter Board Meeting of the FBFI outside of Bob Jones III.
But here’s the current slate of officers of the FBFI:
Dr. Kevin Schaal
President/CEO
Northwest Valley Baptist Church
4030 W Yorkshire Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: 864.268.0777
Dr. Gordon Dickson
Chairman
Calvary Baptist Church
2000 Broad Ave
Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: 419.422.6842
Pastor Taigen Joos
Vice Chairman
Heritage Baptist Church
8186 Dover Point Road
Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603.749.0762
Dr. Bud Steadman
Secretary
Baptist World Mission
PO Box 2149
Decatur, AL 35602-2149
Phone: 256.353.2221
Pastor Michael Privett
Treasurer
Summit View Baptist Church
31 N Highway 25 Bypass
Travelers Rest, SC 29617
Phone: 757.206.9544
And the Executive Board:
Dr. Ron Allen
Bible Baptist Church
2724 Margaret Wallace Road
Matthews, NC 28105
704.535.1692
Rev. Mike Ascher
Good News Baptist Church
3252 Taylor Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
757.488.3241
Dr. James Baker
Tabernacle Baptist Church
717 N. Whitehurst Landing Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757.424.4673
Rev. Earl Barnett
King Cove Bible Chapel
PO Box 45
King Cove, AK 99612
(907) 497-2076
(907) 414-1402 Cell
Dr. David Byford
Faith Baptist Church
7023 Deer Trail Road
Manhattan KS 66503
785.539.3363
Dr. Robert Condict
Upper Cross Roads Baptist Church
2717 Greene Road
Baldwin MD 21013
410.557.7427
Rev. Jeff Davis
EMU International
325 Regency Circle
Anderson, SC 29625
864.617.7156
Mr. Roger Duvall
22 Elmwood Drive
Taylors, SC 29687
864.420.0892
Dr. Ken Endean
Tri-City Baptist Church
2211 W Germann Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
480.245.7969
Pastor Tony Facenda
Stillwaters Baptist Church
Milepost 4 1/2 US 158
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 255-1835
CH (COL) Gary Fisher
2634 Wisser Street
Honolulu, HI 98619
785.492.7667
Pastor Terry Hamilton
Friendship Baptist Church
700 Boyson Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319.393.6990
Dr. Mike Harding
First Baptist Church of Troy
2601 John R
Troy MI 48084
810.689.4555
Dr. Craig Hartman
Shalom Ministries Inc
2152 Ralph Avenue #601
Brooklyn NY 11234
718.232.8233
Dr. Dale Heffernan
Midland Baptist Church
1860 North Tyler Road
Wichita, KS 67212
316.721.1860
Rev. Arin Hess
7210 Orchard Street
Lincoln, NE 68505
402.750.0555
Dr. David Innes
Hamilton Square Baptist Church
1212 Geary St.
San Francisco CA 94109
415.673.8586
Rev. Don Johnson
Grace Baptist Church
2731 Matson Road
Victoria, BC
CANADA V9B 4M5
Dr. Stephen Jones
Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29614
Dr. Larry Karsies
Harvest Hills Baptist Church
9713 North County Line Road
Yukon, OK 73099
405.721.1920
Dr. Mark Minnick
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
115 Cedar Lane Road
Greenville SC 29601
864.233.1684
Rev. Jeff Musgrave
The Exchange
10100 Glenayre Court
Parker, CO 80134
303.798.1204
Dr. Larry Oats
Maranatha Baptist University
745 West Main Street
Watertown WI 53094
920.206.2324
Dr. David Pennington
Penn Coaching & Consulting
2018 Freeport Drive
Indian Trail, NC 28079
317.507.6001
Dr. Chuck Phelps
Colonial Hills Baptist Church
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317.253.5597
Dr. Kent Ramler
People’s Baptist Church
6648 Carpenter Road
Frederick, MD 21703
301.473.5635
Dr. C. Matthew Recker
Heritage Baptist Church
PO Box 7925
New York NY 10016
212.947-5316
Rev. Stephen Russell
Central Baptist Church
1812 Honeysuckle Road
Dothan AL 36305-4224
334.794.9214
Dr. Dale Seaman
Calvary Baptist Church
1768 N Newcomb Street
Porterville, CA 93257
559.783.0857
Dr. Will Senn
Tri-City Baptist Church
6953 W 92nd Lane
Westminster, CO 80021-4074
303.424.2287
Rev. Ron Smith Jr
Victory Baptist Church/AFBM
PO Box 2462
California City CA 93504
760.373.7314
Rev. Jeremy Sweatt
Farmington Avenue Baptist Church
149 Mountain Rd
West Hartford CT 06107
860.521.8380
Rev. Dan Unruh
Westside Baptist Church
6260 West 4th Street
Greeley CO 80634
970.346.8610
Dr. John C. Vaughn
109 Saffron Way
Taylors SC 29687
864.325.2531
CH (COL) Joe Willis USAR RET
2021 Bradbury Rd
Adams TN 37010
813.767.2734
Pastor Doug Wright
Keystone Baptist Church
15 Keystone Lane
Berryville, VA 22611
540.955.3410
Dr. Mike Yarborough
Faith Baptist Church
1445 Fertilizer Road
Riegelwood, NC 28456
919.622.5309
Dr. Wayne Van Gelderen Jr.
Falls Baptist Church
N69 W12703 Appleton Avenue
Menomonee Falls WI 53051
414.251.7051
And then the board members they keep around on an “Advisory Board”:
Rev. Mark Brock
Crossway Baptist Church
4600 Ashe Rd. #318
Bakersfield, CA 93313
661.900.2578
Dr. Ron Ehmann
Northwest Baptist Missions
PO Box 548
Toole, UT 84074
Mr. Mark Herbster
Maranatha Baptist University
745 West Main Street
Watertown, WI 53094
Dr. Marty Herron
Harvest Baptist Church
PO Box 23189
Barrigada, GU 96921
Dr. Jeff Kahl
W10085 Pike Plains Road
Dunbar, WI 54119
704.989.8517
Dr. Greg Kaminski
Westside Baptist Church
1375 Irving Road
Eugene, OR 07404
Ch. Maj. Nathan Mestler
International Baptist College
2211 W Germann Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85286
Rev. Dan Pelletier
Hamilton Square Baptist Church
1212 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94109
CH (COL) Michael Shellman
206 South Courthouse Road
Arlington, VA 22204
910.309.6776
Board Emeritus
Dr. Rick Arrowood
104 Rambling Creek Cv
Byron, GA 31008-9584
317.217.1600
Dr. Charles Britt Sr.
3979 Kristen Street
Spring Hill TN 37174
931.489.9248
Dr. Gerald Carlson
53 Gideon Road
Sebring, FL 33870
252.452.1112
Dr. Edward Caughill
206 Cooleys Crest Lane
Inman SC 29349
757.479.1195
Dr. Walter Coles
Good News Baptist Church
3252 Taylor Road
Chesapeake VA 23321
757.488.3241
Dr. Johnny Daniels
Calvary Baptist Tabernacle
PO Box 3390
Carolina, PR 00984
787.750.2227
Dr. Bill Hall
75 Wintergreen Ave
Greeneville TN 37745
423.638.8087
Dr. Bruce Hamilton
Hamilton Acres Baptist Church
138 Farewell Avenue
Fairbanks AK 99701
907.456.5995
Dr. Bob Jones III
Bob Jones University
419 Library Drive
Greenville SC 29609
864.242.5100
Dr. Peter Maruyama
Narashino Baptist Church
4-17-10, Moto-Ohkubo
Narashino, Chiba 275-0012
JAPAN
011.047.477.8910
Mr. Mike Moreau
Harvest Media, Inc
22 Briarwood Court
Schaumburg IL 60193
847.352.4345
Dr. Fred Moritz
149 Marsh Creek Drive
Garner, NC 27529
(256) 318-0897
Dr. Les Ollila
PO Box 40
Pembine, WI 54156
715.324.6900
Rev. Wilbur W. Schoneweis
Emmanuel Independent Baptist Church
411 Blunt Street
Clay Center KS 67432
785.632.5939
Dr. Robert Taylor
Colonial Hills Baptist Church
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis IN 46240
317.253.5597
Dr. George Youstra
1984 Georgia Circle
Clearwater FL 33760
727.538.1920
I’ve bolded those names who are either current or former members of the BJU Board of Trustees. UPDATE: I eliminated this indication after receiving all the names who signed.
The men present who voted unanimously were either all of those or some of those. We don’t know. We can presume that the Officers were all likely present: Kevin Schaal, Gordan Dickson, Taigen Joos, Bud Steadman, and Michael Privett.
Who abstained? Bob III didn’t. Mike Harding as a present BJU Board member? Stephen Jones as a very absent member of the Royal family? Mark Minnick as a current employee?
The only name on there that I can guarantee did not abstain was Don Johnson, but he’s an old friend of mine. ;)
What do you think?
UPDATE, May 15, 2023:
The Positives have added an unredacted signatory list. WutBJU will mark all those signatories on the above list in bold italics.
The Stellar Awards week is lighting up Las Vegas this week and the key categories are filled with exceptional choices. Take a look below at the top nods.
Artist of the Year:
Donald Lawrence
Erica Campbell
Pastor Mike Jr.
Tye Tribbett
Male Artist of The Year
Jonathan Reynolds
Melvin Crispell III
Pastor Mike Jr.
Tye Tribett
Albertina Walker Female Artist of The Year
Erica…
GRAMMY, Dove, Stellar-winner Kierra Sheard releases seventh album ALL YOURS, available now!
Today, GRAMMY®, Dove and Stellar Award-winning artist Kierra Sheard-Kelly has released her highly anticipated seventh studio album, ALL YOURS (RCA Inspiration/Karew Entertainment). The chart-topping singer/songwriter continues to create her own powerful dynamic sound on her latest album, an uplifting 12-track project celebrating God’s love, wisdom and finding personal freedom in letting go and trusting God. Featuring the lead single “Miracles” (feat. Pastor Mike Jr.), “Praise Through,” “Making A Way” (feat. Adia), “The Jungle” and more, the lyric visual for “The Jungle” is also available now.
Following her 2020 chart-topping album KIERRA, her new album ALL YOURS showcases a thrilling blend of melodies and lyrical candor that bring together Kierra’s versatile talents and love for all genres, from the sounds of gospel to hip-hop, R&B, dance beats, and more. Co-writing every track on ALL YOURS, Kierra also teamed up on the production and songwriting with some powerhouse collaborators including her brother J. Drew Sheard II, Adia, Pastor Mike Jr., Jekalyn Carr, Anthony Brown, Mali Music, Anita Wilson, Jor’Dan Armstrong, among others.
Kierra says of ALL YOURS, “This album was very special to make. When you radically stand for the Lord, there's a sound He'll give you. He will also give you innovation, strategy, and ideas that become game-changers. That’s what He did for me. There's a song for everyone on this album encouraging them to walk with the Lord.”
Kierra Sheard-Kelly began her professional singing career at age nine, growing up in Gospel music and ministry as the daughter of Gospel icon Karen Clark Sheard and Bishop J. Drew Sheard. She has become a trailblazer in contemporary Gospel and ministry, reaching others and sharing inspiration beyond music as an actress, author, and entrepreneur. Besides her fashion line Eleven60, and her women’s mentoring and fellowship organization SistHer, Kierra will release her second book this spring, The Vibes You Feel: What I've Learned about Life and Relationships Through the Holy Spirit, scheduled for release on May 9th. Check out her new album ALL YOURS, available now on all digital music providers.
Kierra Sheard-Kelly, “The Jungle” lyric visual:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1unxGbt1T98
Kierra Sheard-Kelly, ALL YOURS, Available Now (RCA Inspiration/ Karew Entertainment):
[Intro: Pastor Mike Jr.]
Let’s go
I don’t know what you’re going through
But we stopped by to tell you
That what’s in front of you is bigger than what’s behind you
Your destiny, your promise, your future
You might as well shout before you get it
Because God sent me here to tell you
That what he has for you is gonna be big
[Verse 1: Pastor Mike Jr & Choir]
(I believe) That it’s my season (That…