Atlanta, Georgia area megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long was spotted at the Trumpet Awards prayer breakfast yesterday.

As you know, the Bishop stopped talking to the media after his sex scandal broke, opting only to speak directly to the congregation of his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church…

[READ: Bishop Eddie Long Wants You To Know… TRANSCRIPT + VIDEO]

Long broke his media silence at yesterday’s luncheon by speaking on air to CNN affiliate WSB.

VIDEO: Bishop Eddie Long Breaks Media Silence

It’s just a wonderful celebration of greatness. It’s a wonderful celebration of a time when our nation needs hope. When people need to see people who rise up and are doing great things and are actually making a difference in someone’s life.

Although he didn’t address his legal issues, it seems Bishop Long is a bit confident since entering into closed door mediation with the four young men who accused him of sexual coercion. Perhaps he’s already cut the check…

In case you missed it:

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