Another Gospel star is considering a big move to the lone star state. Earnest Pugh is in talks to move to Houston, Texas as minister of music of Silverlake Church.
The budding Mega-Church is lead by Pastor Reginald DeVaughn, who founded one of the fastest growing churches in the suburban area of Pearland 18 years ago.
Path MEGAzine was the first to learn about discussions that would bring the musical talents of Earnest Pugh from Washington, DC to a prominent suburb of Houston called Pearland.
There is apparently a verbal agreement in place that is not inked on paper, but both parties seem optimistic about getting the deal done. “I am very optimistic about the Houston situation, but unfortunately we have not formally established all the details yet says Earnest Pugh, Pastor DeVaughn and I are still negotiating and trying our best to identify an actual start date.”
Mentored by the legendary Richard Smallwood, Pugh has had a long journey to become one of Gospel’s most marketed talents. With hits like “Rain on Us,” and “I Need Your Glory,” Pugh was Dubbed “Gospel Music’s Leading Man,” because of his Billboard Chart success. Such experience can really transfer over to worship services, and set the atmosphere. An atmosphere that Pastor DeVaughn hopes to have in place soon.
“I’m very excited about bringing in such an awesome musician and minister says DeVaughn, I feel this transition that has truly been ordained by God is going to take the Silverlake Church to another level. We (Earnest and I) have worked well together before, and he truly respects and appreciates the ministry here.”
Pastor DeVaughn hopes to have Earnest in place by October. “October will be a month of taking it to the next level,” DeVaughn emphatically tells PATH.
Earnest Pugh will join a growing list of artists that are flocking to Houston and surrounding areas. No longer a Gospel secret, Houston is home to artists Yolanda Adams, James Fortune, Kim Burrell, Le’Andria Johnson, Brian Courtney Wilson, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Zacardi Cortez, Shawn McLemore and a plethora of others. The community of Houston buys up albums, consistently ranking in the top 10 among CD units purchased according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Silverlake’s Church website boasts over 5,000 members belonging to the flock, and the church plans to expand and enhance the Pearland area by building on 40 acres of land.
PATH will keep you updated on the news as it develops.
