Pastor John Gray III, known for his celestial congregation and charismatic leadership, has stepped into the spotlight to defend his friend Marvin Sapp following backlash over a viral video.

P astor to the stars John Gray III is reacting to Marvin Sapp's viral Church donation request -- telling ushers to close the doors until the congregation coughs up $40,000 -- and he says culture ...

Pastor John Gray III, known for his celestial congregation and charismatic leadership, has stepped into the spotlight to defend his friend Marvin Sapp following backlash over a viral video.

Marvin Sapp pulls out scripture in defense of locking in his congregation and calling for an offering. Pastor Marvin Sapp defended his $40,000 request to his congregation. At a sermon at Chosen ...

Sapp called for a lockdown to get $40K in tithes and offering. Pastor Marvin Sapp sparked controversy in the religious community after he reportedly closed parishioners inside his church until he ...

Marvin Sapp, 58, has come under fire after a video resurfaced of him directing ushers to 'close the doors' at an unknown church and demanding attendees donate $40,000. 'Ushers, close the doors.

Renowned gospel artist Marvin Sapp is addressing the backlash he received over a resurfaced video where he asked church ushers to close the doors while requesting donations. In the video first ...

Thai Noipho / Getty Images One person said, "lmfao, Marvin Sapp ain't never been wrapped too tight, so I'm not surprised that he held that congregation hostage until they gave $40K. NEVER WOULD'VE ...

Sapp emphasized that his intention was not to hold anyone hostage but to maintain safety and reverence during the collection process. Renowned gospel artist Marvin Sapp is responding to criticism ...

On April 3, Franklin, the celebrated composer of “Stomp,” shared a group photo on his Instagram featuring himself alongside fellow gospel artists John P. Kee, Marvin Sapp, Zacardi Cortez ...