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The reality show train is still going strong and it wouldn’t be a party if there were no pastors involved!
Oxygen recently revealed that “Preachers of L.A.,” is the latest new docu-series on deck to premiere this season.
“Preachers of L.A.” will give viewers a candid and revealing look at six boldly different and world renowned mega-pastors in Southern California, who are willing to share diverse aspects of their lives, from their work in the community and with their parishioners to the very large and sometimes provocative lives they lead away from the pulpit.
“This show documents a journey of transparency from one man to the next as they endeavor to lead others to their own truth and self-discovery,” adds Holly Carter who holds a doctorate of divinity with an emphasis on marketplace ministry and is the daughter of a pastor and an industry veteran in faith and inspirational development and programming. “It’s a dose of reality and a pound of redemption coming from a creative team reared in the church.”
As if you didn’t see this one coming… 
Watch trailer + meet the cast of ‘Preachers of L.A. below…
VIDEO: Preachers of L.A. (Official Trailer)
Bishop Noel Jones (@BishopNoelJones)
A Jamaican born into poverty, Bishop Noel Jones has made his way to the other extreme, now living on a hilltop with a view of the Pacific Ocean, Malibu at his feet, and across the street from the former home of the late L.A. Lakers owner, Jerry Buss.
The pastor of a church frequented by celebrities and the brother of Grace Jones, Bishop Jones is a prolific Pastor who leads a congregation of 15, 000 members.
A notable leader in the faith community, Jones spends his time traveling the world spreading the gospel. His busy schedule has made it difficult to maintain a relationship but he still hopes to find the find a balance and someone to share his life with.
Deitrick Haddon (@DeitrickHaddon)
The son of a bishop and an evangelist, Deitrick was preaching at the age of eleven and conducting the church choir at thirteen.
At twenty-three he married the woman he was expected to marry – the lead soprano of the church choir. However, everything didn’t continue as perfectly as the church had hoped. After going through a divorce, moving to California, and having a child out of wedlock, he hit rock bottom. But because of the call on his life and his love for music, he’s picking himself back up, rebuilding his faith, and restoring his family, with now wife, Dominique and beautiful daughter, Destin.
Bishop Clarence McClendon (@BishopMcClendon)
Bishop Clarence McClendon appears throughout the world on his weekly international broadcast, which is available in 250 million homes worldwide.
This charismatic and ubiquitous bishop has been noted for his contemporary and relevant approach to the Gospel. He believes the Gospel is not only for the down and out but for the up and out. His ministry spans from skid row to the estates of Bel Air.
In addition to his dedication to his church family and his community, McClendon is a proud husband and father who hopes to see his sons go in to the “family” business. Bishop McClendon’s goal and calling as a Pastor is to grow his ministry globally and reach as many people as he can, and he’s looking to expand his ministry in creative ways.
Pastor Jay Haizlip (@jayhaizlip)
One of the pioneering greats of competitive skateboarding, Pastor Jay Haizlip, originally from Gadsden, Alabama, collected big trophies, bigger paychecks and high-end sponsors, but fell deep into drugs, and into the crack houses of Huntington Beach and Long Beach, California.
Back in the crack houses again, this time he’s not there for drugs – he’s helping rescue souls for the Kingdom. Serving as Senior Pastor of The Sanctuary of Huntington Beach, Pastor Jay Haizlip reaches out to troubled youth, finding them in prisons, skate parks and the same crack houses he once shot dope in.
Although he’s known in the Christian world for his street ministries, Pastor Jay recently found the most challenging souls may be within the walls of his own church. He and his wife, Christy struggle to balance the traditions of their faith with what they feel God has called them to do; minister to everyone, and never judge a book by its cover.
Pastor Wayne Chaney
At the age of twenty he got the call from God and has grown to become a prominent pastor of the church his grandfather built. Fast-forward 10 years later, Antioch Church of Long Beach is the leading church in its community. With an ability to communicate complex truths in a simple way, Pastor Chaney has helped remarkably grow the church, along with the help of his secret weapon, his wife, gospel artist Myesha Chaney.
While Antioch is poised to become the next mega-church with the ability to reach millions worldwide, there’s an obstacle in the way and it comes from within Pastor Wayne’s own family. Chaney wants nothing more than to do right by his ministry and his family, but he struggles to find a balance between the two.
Bishop Ron Gibson
Born and raised in South Central L.A. and Compton, to many, Bishop Ron M. Gibson seemed to be the least likely to end up a preacher. Although he was raised by a Christian mother in the Church, Ron succumbed to the pressure of the streets and became a Compton Crip by the age of sixteen. This led to a life of crime and drug addiction, until Christ changed his life.
He started Life Church Of God In Christ with nine members, which has now grown to a congregation of approximately 4,000 members. Through it all he’s accumulated much, but the one thing that he and his wife have not experienced is the joy of having children.
Bishop Gibson finds fulfillment by passionately leading people into the same deliverance that he experienced through the Gospel – whether they were in gangs, drug addiction, or simply living empty lives. Within his congregation his motivating sermons keep many on track, but he and his devoted wife LaVette find the most difficult people to reach may be those closest to them.
“Preachers of L.A.” is produced by L. Plummer Media in association with Relevé Entertainment, with Lemuel Plummer, Holly Carter and Chris Costine serving as Executive Producers.
Preachers of L.A. will make its debut on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 10/9c on Oxygen.
Will you be tuning in to see what ‘drama’ these preachers have in store?
Chile… What have they been doing with the tithes and offerings? LOL!
Hipocrites of LA is more like it….I digress
Get these pimps off of this tv! Lord help!
That’s what I want to know!
Matthew 6:24 ESV / 33 helpful votes
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.
This just seems so wrong to me, so wrong….
Just because you want nice things doesn´t mean you worship money… You don´t think even Kings love God? I hate ignorance.
Larry, you have said it best. Just because you accquire nice things does not mean you WORSHIP money.
Exactly, my preacher teaches that we should not be ashamed of our blessings, if He has blessed you with a nice car, home and the ability to wear jewels then you are to share that with others so they can see that they too can be blessed. Now that’s not speaking for the preachers who do this with selfish motives…that’s another blog.
Why do people believe God wants us to be poor and live check to check. No where in the bible does it speak of LACK. God wants us to have life ABUNDANTLY. The bible speaks on abundance. Its not a sin to have money. Its a sin to worhsip money. you will never convince me that the God I know, love and serve doesn’t wants the best for me.
Well said my sister!!!
I agree that there is nothing wrong with having nice things; however there is a problem with extreme excess (my personal opinion), when people in the congregation are homeless, jobless and deteriorating (mentally, physically, spiritually)and all that is said is pray, instead of truly helping. I think those with a calling must do more to assure everyone in the congregation is living "large" … surviving and thriving. Create real programs that changes lives for those willing to help themselves. Some of them are doing some things, but more needs to be done. It’s a tall order, but that’s how you change the world and truly change lives.
I pray that the show does more good than harm. We have enough negativity.
Well said!
@ Larry What did Jesus say about riches? Just curious?
ITS EASIER FOR A CAMEL TO FIT THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE THEN FOR A RICH MAN TO GET TO HEAVEN, I BELIEVE
Preach @MEECHDAWG!! I agree with @Yudi on this one.We’ll know soon enough what God thinks! Amen and Amen!
Lord, Please help them all!!!
Oh Lord. Here we go…
smh
I wilt not, shalt not support this mess. Nope
i hope they dont act like divos, thats all
Mmm i dont know abt this one
He warned us. Over and over again and no one listens. Many will come in his name but they don’t represent him.
HOw you living with millions and poverty is runing rampant? Last I checked Jesus wasn’t rolling with the RICH when he came the first time around.
I sure as hell will not be making these clowns any richer!
Yes, I will be watching but all but one of these men are false prophets!!!! I will be watching becz I am amazed at how the thousands of people sitting in the congregation don´t see the preachers are pimping them!!
I felt that way also Bridget in regards to only getting the feeling from one.
Pimping you too for rating if you watch. If you don’t like the show concept then do not watch it. Your ratings make or break tv shows.
I didn’t realize Deidrick was on here too! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…….
Jesus, snatch the out the cable box……
I don’t believe that you have to be poor to be considered a real preacher, because it does not say anywhere in the bible that the poorer you are the more holy you are. It is ok to have money but you are not suppose to worship it. The only thing a pastor should be doing on tv is preaching the gospel not showing off their lavish lifestyle.
Agree 100%
How are they representative’s of the faith flaunting their wealth before the tithing people, while California holds the title for THEEEE highest poverty rate in the United States?
I think you may have missed my point. I agree that they should not be broke. If they are broke they would be in direct conflict with the word of God. What I am saying is that they are broadcasting their feast in the midst of famine…
I will not be supporting this garbage. Yudi is right …..you cant serve two masters. Too many preachers preaching about what god wants “THEM” to have. Sending around SECOND offering collection plates. BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS
Provocative..there is nothing provocative about being a bishop/pastor/evangelist and if it is you might need to do some soul searching. Also, family business and being called is two different things. So McClendon already gets the side eye from me. Everybody is talking about money but sat that aside. You have the two masters right but the second does not have to be money, it is anything that takes your attention, time, and devotion away from GOD. If they truly got the call, this show is doing just that and there is no straddling the line with the word of GOD and crossing back over. I am interested in Deitrick Haddon because he doesn’t claim to be a pastor or bishop rather a evangelist, whose purpose is to spread the world of GOD. So I will watch just to see the message being spread and whether its true or not. The show could be good, especially if I get to hear a sermon every now and then but being that its Oxygen, who is concerned about ratings, I really doubt it. Whatever the outcome, GODs Will will be done.
The intro says it all. Turn the volume down and what would you think the show is about. They look like all they other rappers sitting by fancy cars, showing off there big houses.
Nothing wrong with being a preacher and being financially set. It is the image that I have a problem with.
Religion is Big Business and these men will showcase a taste of the hype in the name of Jesus.
Jesus was humble,robe and slippers kind of guy, I truly don’t believe he would approve of the lifestyle of the men of the gospel,
Warning: I am about to read/rant for filth, so if any of these people are apart of your church leadership- I’m sorry cause I’m about to going in.
Umm, how do I say this… Chaos, bedlam, mayhem and foolishness!!! I’m am NOW SERVING shade with a side of ‘Get Somewhere and Sit Down’. When has a reality show EVER work in favor of the subjects credibility, sincerity, or public image? Pastor Deitrick Haddon, we don’t wanna hear about your kid’s out of wedlock, your Facebook Beef with Issac Caree, nor your and Damita’s adulterous marriage. Your personal drama is not edifying to the body.
We don’t care to see how you and the other five "mega-church pastor’s", leaders, or (so-called) representative’s of the faith flaunt your wealth before the tithing people, while California holds the title for THEEEE highest poverty rate in the United States. Do you really think your celebrity status, flashy lifestyles and extravagant wealth are going to draw people closer to Christ? All you will succeed in doing is enforcing the stereotypes that most non-believers (and some believers) already assume to be fact- Christian’s are NO DIFFERENT from anyone else, Pastor’s are pimping congregations, and that commonsense, holiness and humility are no longer prerequisites for church leadership positions.
Pastor Gibson was quoted saying "P. Diddy and Jay-Z… They’re not the only ones who should be driving Ferraris and living in mansions,” and to that I quote Matthew "And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
Jesus said "And If I (not YOU) be lifted up from the Earth, I (again, not YOU) will draw all men unto ME" (noticing a pattern here?)… It’s NOT about you!
In the words of Rev. James Moore, "God don’t need no matches, He’s fire all by himself". He does not require gimmicks, commercialization or publicity stunts. So If you are genuinely on a mission to win folks to Christ, stop making it about you and your clout.
This is so embarrassing!
Amen.
I don’t watch much television or go online much so I didn’t know of this about Haddon. I agree with everything you said but GOD is going to have his way with this here. Maybe the purpose is to let people know how to recognize false teachers or to let them know that, "you play with fire you get burned". Because the show is going to conjure up some demons that they aint dealt with and if this is true, the world gets to see first hand what being Christ-like and having a relationship with GOD is not about. I am not embarrassed. I hurt for the whole race because nobody see’s what corporate America is doing and that is taking everything positive about minorities and publicly and proudly humiliating the people and making it look like we are the leeches of society, have nothing positive to contribute, and are not good for nothing but entertainment purposes. I pray that changes..even if its one person at a time.
You summed it up best so I don’t have to say much. I hope and doubt that this will be picked up by any network. Overall, I see it as a disgrace ! Enough said…….
@kiki2sic…I have nothing to say. You said and said it well. Thank you.
and all yall gonna be watching too.
Soooo since this show is title "Preachers of LA", I’m guessing there’s going to be some spinoffs coming our way too lmao let me tell you right now, I don’t think my heart could handle a "Preachers of Atlanta", with Joseline and Mimi on the front row asking about fidelity
I’ve attended one of these churches, heard the teachings and preaching that came out of the mouth of one of these pastor’s. I never attended again, said anything bad. I was so uncomfortable and wanted to leave before the service ended, but I didn’t want to bring any attention to myself, so I sat and endured the remainder of the service.
In the name of Jesus, I pray that this show exposes the spirit of arrogance, falsity and truth. I pray for all sitting in any church anywhere in the world to have increased discernment, and turn churches back to what they are meant to be. I sure hope this show doesn’t add to the difficult of real Christians being able to bring those into a true relationship with the Lord … I just pray for more real churches in the black community, because they are rare and have become big business – a sad reality. Amen!
Blood sucking PASS-TAS. And we wonder why black folks stay broke.
How does one know until they have seen? All comments here are prejudging before the show airs. But you all claim to be Christians! Like anything else, there can be some good and some bad. But we will not know until we watch.
I have already seen the entire 1st episode, last week. Jesus was not a flashy person while on the Earth. In fact, the night Judas betrayed Jesus and the Pharisees came to arrest him, Judas HAD TO KISS JESUS JUST TO LET THE PHARRISEES KNOW WHICH PERSON JESUS WAS.
Think about that.
When I read about Peter, Paul, John, JESUS, etc, I can’t fathom them behaving the way modern day preachers act. Matter of fact whenever Jesus performed a miracle, most times he told people not to tell anyone what he did. There is nothing wrong with being wealthy and having nice things. The problem comes with HOW you’ve acquired this wealth and if you worship your wealth.**slight spoiler alert** During this first episode you will hear them use terms like "church is a business" preaching is my "career" or allude to saying I won’t come preach at your church if there is not money to be made and you can’t accommodate my entire entourage. You will also see them minister to people. The show is entertaining though.
Whooooooo! Preach!
It’s sad that so many people want to be "Christians" and the bible doesn’t teach Christanity. The sadder part about this is Yahshuah (y’all say Jesus) wasn’t rich and he and his disciplined travelled all over the world with no "money" and most of the time staying with people or sleeping outside. These "pulpit pimps" are here to destroy us just like the enemy wants them to starting in seminary school. These preachers are greedy for "tithes" and their "lavish lifestyle". They have always misled the congregation because if you don’t know that you are the chosen nation of people (Hebrew) as the bible teaches then you don’t know much. Do you know about the 613 laws, statutues and judgements? Do you know that the bible was written by black people for black people? Do you know the bible reads like a novel? Why do you nor read revelation? This book tell us about our past, present, and future amd these modern day preacher don’t teach us whatthey are supposed to. They are pimps and they are breaking the backs of their congregation for money that they don’t have.
Watched the first episode. I won’t be watching again. I was embarrassed for them and feel that the show may do more harm than good. I think they need to cancel the show because it is going to make Christianity and black church really look bad. Perhaps that’s the plan – division, because where two are more are gathered in the name of Jesus, there’s power. We need to unite more than ever, than to be divided. Lord help us all!