2013 was a busy year for Gospel artists, Pastors, and Christians making national news headlines. To commemorate the year PATH combed through thousands of our articles to find the top articles impacting the faith-based community in 2013.
The 50 articles selected represent the news headlines that dominated the conversation on Path MEGAzine. We chose these articles based on impact, number of views, and number of viral comments on PATH and social media.
Many of the top stories are ones we’d like to soon forget, but there were many positive stories that show a changing landscape in the Gospel/Christian community.
Below each headline click the link to catch up on the top stories you may have missed throughout the year. PATH wishes you a Happy New Year and continue to stay on the PATH in 2014!
TOP 50 STORIES OF 2013 (Not in Order)
- Pastor Zachery Tims Died of Cocaine & Heroin Overdose Medical Examiner Says
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8940
- A&E Suspends Phil Robertson From ‘Duck Dynasty’ for Calling Homosexuality Sinful
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8916
- Kirk Franklin Pulled Off Plane in Africa, Asked by Government to Perform at Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8777
- Actor Paul Walker Converted from Mormonism to Christian Before Death
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8613
- Kim Burrell Mourns Loss of Mother & Pastor Angel Smith of Detroit Passes
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8620
- TBN Founder Paul Crouch Dies
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8594
- Bishop Noel Jones Hospitalized, Addresses Church Members Concerns Over ‘Preachers of L.A.’
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8123
- Bishop Paul Morton Will Retire in 2015, Announces Successor Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III as Presiding Bishop
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6225
- Mali Music Leaves Gospel to Record Secular Music [INTERVIEW]
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=8022
- Deitrick Haddon Responds to TD Jakes’ Opinion of Preacher’s of L.A.
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7912
- Bishop Neil C. Ellis Forms “Global United Fellowship” – Did Bishop Paul Morton Make a HUGE Mistake Letting Him Go?
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7605
- Louisiana Pastor Shot and Killed While Preaching at Revival Service
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7568
- Deitrick Haddon’s new wife explains how they met
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7535
- Boycott of TONEX’s Gospel Comeback Concert Gaining Supporters
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7291
- OPRAH SAVED AT MEGAFEST! – Catches Spirit
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7080
- Oprah Reveals Why She Cried at MegaFest [INTERVIEW]
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7240
- It’s confirmed, TONEX attempts Gospel Comeback with new song “Quench”
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7210
- Tyler Perry Lays Hands on TD Jakes and Donates 1 Million Dollars
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=7107
- Chanelle of Trin-i-tee 5:7 Announces Her First Solo Album
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6552
- Woman Claims She is Bishop Paul S. Morton’s Daughter; Bishop Morton Responds with Statement
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6418
- Bishop I.V. Hilliard Defends Letter Asking Church Members for $52,000 for New Helicopter Blades
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6330
- Christian and Gospel Community Comment on Zimmerman’s Not Guilty Verdict
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6307
- Some Pastors are urging a boycott of Preachers of LA reality show
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6252
- Sunday Best Winners will Now Sign with Kirk Franklin Instead of Matthew Knowles: Franklin to Sign Distribution Deal with RCA Records
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6216
- Le’Andria Johnson Gives Tour of New House in Atlanta
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6114
- Le’Andria Johnson holds first service as Pastor!
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5954
- William Murphy Arrested at Airport
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=6024
- SAD: National Gospel Guild Member DONNA CREER Passes Away – Homegoing Services Announced
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5883
- CoCo Brother Explains Why He Left Radio – James Fortune to Take Over with New Show
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5677
- MC Hammer Now an Ordained Minister – Says ‘M.C.’ Now Stands for “Man of Christ”
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5589
- Juanita Bynum Speaks Out About Being Arrested in Dallas
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5283
- NBA Player Jason Collins Says He’s Gay; Are Christians now the ones being forced in the closet?
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5287
- ERICA CAMPBELL OF MARY MARY LAUNCHES SOLO CAREER WITH NEW SONG “A LITTLE MORE JESUS!”
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5217
- DAVID AND TAMELA MANN RENEW THEIR WEDDING VOWS: Finally Get Dream Wedding
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5221
- Marvin Sapp Thinks He Knows Why His Reality Show Hasn’t Been Picked Up by TV Networks
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5030
- Gospel Group Zie’l is Back! Watch Exclusive Video on Their Decision to Return
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=5013
- Pastor Rick Warren’s Son Takes His Own Life
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4916
- Bishop TD Jakes is tired of the Saints only supporting the popular preachers!
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4970
- Le’Andria Johnson is Getting Married
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4881
- Ohio Man Shoots and Kills Father Outside Easter Church Services
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4791
- Tasha Cobbs Talks About Top 10 Album & Song “Break Every Chain”
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4536
- Ricky Dillard Shares Medical Diagnosis
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4490
- Bishop Hezekiah Walker Releases New Single “Every Praise” Produced by Donald Lawrence
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4459
- It’s Official! Televangelist Benny Hinn Re-Marries Wife Suzanne
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4407
- BET Announces Karen Clark-Sheard’s New Reality Show [WATCH TRAILER]
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4342
- PATH Publisher Kris Patrick Reviews “The Bible” Series – What Did You Think of Episode 1?
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4372
- Winans Family Member Gets Nearly 14 years in Prison for $8M Fraud
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4324
- Listen to 21:03’s New Single as a Duo – Third Member No Longer in Group
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4224
- Fred Hammond’s New Group “United Tenors” Releases First Single
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4069
- Deitrick Haddon Comes Clean About Divorce from Damita and Implicates Isaac Carree in Affair
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=3916
- ISAAC CARREE RESPONDS TO DEITRICK HADDON’S ACCUSATIONS
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=3932
- MOTOWN RECORDS AND EMI GOSPEL ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE NEW LABEL “MOTOWN GOSPEL”
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4829
- Verity Gospel Group Changes Name To RCA Inspiration
https://pathmegazine.com/?p=4033