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Bernice King confirmed during a radio program Tuesday that she is leaving Bishop Eddie Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church after more than eight years as a member. King said her decision to leave comes as she pursues a new assignment from God.

Speaking to Praise 102.5, King said she served her last day as an elder and member of Long's Atlanta megachurch this past Sunday. She also clarified that she didn't "resign" from any position since she was never employed by New Birth.

"I'm just no longer a member of New Birth," King told Praise 102.5 FM. more >>

Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., has left her position as an elder of Bishop Eddie Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church just days after a settlement had been reached in the sexual misconduct case against the pastor.

The news was first reported by WSB TV, which runs Channel Action 2 News, Monday.

King served her last day as an elder of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Ga., Sunday, Channel 2 Action News reported, citing unnamed sources. She was seen giving the altar call during the church's 11 a.m. service Sunday. more >>

Bishop Eddie Long delivered his first Sunday sermon at his Atlanta megachurch since he reached a settlement out of court in the sexual misconduct case.

Congregants at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church welcomed Long with applause and cheers when he took the stage at the 8 a.m. service Sunday.

Just two days prior, the lawsuits brought by four young men alleging Long of coercing them into sexual relationships were officially dismissed "with prejudice" Friday. more >>

All lawsuits brought by four young men alleging Bishop Eddie Long of sexual misconduct were officially dismissed "with prejudice" Friday, one day after both sides announced that a settlement had been reached out of court.

Documents confirming the dismissal of Long's case were filed Friday in DeKalb County State Court in Georgia. The four suits were "dismissed with prejudice," meaning the plaintffs in the case are barred from ever bringing the same charges against Long again.

The official status of the lawsuits, all filed in September 2010, is now "closed," according to the court's website. more >>

Atlanta megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long has reached a settlement out of court with the four young men who accused him of sexual misconduct, lawyers for both sides of the case said Thursday. Eddie Long was accused last year of coercing four men he mentored into sexual relationships.

Both sides of the case would not comment on the details of the settlement but said the lawsuit would not move forward to trial.

B.J. Bernstein, who represented the plaintiffs, confirmed Thursday that the lawsuit has "been resolved." more >>

Didn’t you see that coming? Didn’t someone warn you? Did no one ever tell you about that?

Those were the questions that always came to Pastor Andy Stanley’s mind when speaking with many singles and couples about their relationships.

After hearing story after story of broken relationships, the Georgia preacher realized one thing: when it comes to relationships, common sense isn’t common sense at all. more >>