Editorial Let The Church Say Amen! Is that song lingering in your head too? Congratulations to Pastor Andrae Crouch and Rev. Marvin Winans on yet another Stellar collaboration which is surely to be an anthem for 2012. The last quarter of 2011 was a whirlwind taking TCP on the road as far as Chicago to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Bishop Larry Trotter. We also celebrated with WIDU Radio and their 53rd Anniversary, Luther Barnes’ Conference, traveled to Atlanta for the Unrestrained Praise Conference and supported countless others. Got a chance to have some down time with the family during the Holidays and back to planning the 8th Anniversary of TCP Magazine with a few days interrupted to visit Nashville and take in the Stellar Awards. This year’s top winners VaShawn Mitchell and Kirk Franklin are not only Stellar Award winners in my book but also are on the top of my list for being the most humble and level headed artist in the industry. We are pleased to welcome Sarah Gerald as a contributing writer. Sarah was our lead soprano in the Youth Choir at New Providence Baptist Church about five years ago. She is now a UNC Graduate and works in ministry on campus. She has an interesting perspective for parents who are sending their children off to college. Welcome also to Drs. M. Ojinga and Dionne Harrison who will be contributing writers dealing with Mental Health. Check them out on page 22 and give us your feedback. Let’s move on to our 8 year Anniversary. It is hard to believe that time has passed so quickly. I am truly blessed to have been able to do what I enjoy and be able to bless others in the process. Thanks to my wonderful staff who has embraced the vision. We will continue on this journey as long as it is the Lord’s will. When he says “Bounce”, I will move on to the next chapter of my life. But until then, Let’s Keep It Moving and accomplish those visions and dreams. Peggy Tatum, Publisher (919) 796-4724 peggy@tcpmagazine.com Volume 02, Issue Number 6 Publisher/Editor-In-Chief: Peggy Tatum Assistant Editor: Dr. Francene Hash Webmaster: Ted Tatum Photographer: Rick Crank - Rick Crank Photography Graphic Design & Layout: Denver A. Wright WIZPRO Imagineering, www.wizpro.org Contributing Writers: Dr. Francene Hash, Melissa Wade, Adrienne Miller, Christopher Terrell, Sarah Gerald, and Antwonishea Hardy Public Relations:Terry Spicer, Ephiphany Public Relations Marketing: Katie Gailes, Smartmoves International Event Planning: Latonya Kearney, Plan Ahead Events The Connection Place, Inc. 181-104 Wind Chime Court Raleigh, NC 27615 Tel: 919-676-0263 info@theconnectionplace.com Copyright © 2012 The Connection Place, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material in this magazine is prohibited without written permission of the Editor.
Contents 5 – Editorial 9 – Unrestrained Worship 10 – Salvation and Deliverance Choir wins Verizon How Sweet the Sound 11 – Gospel Music Top Ten 12 – Over 80 13 - VaShawn Mitchell Takes Home Six Stellar Awards 14 – 8th Anniversary Celebration 16 – Waiting It Out 17 – Millennium Revival Center Transforming Minds 19 – Butterfly Wings “Claudine’s Story” 21 – The Return of Damon Little 22 – Mental Health 23 – Answering the Cry of a Generation 24 – AZIZ the Pioneer of DaSouth
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