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 ...

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 ...

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 Turns Viral Controversy ... Jon McReynolds, John P. Kee, Isaac Carree, Eric Dawkins, and Sapp while at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.

The morning that Bishop Marvin Sapp came to NPR, he told me that it was his kids who really emphasized how important it was for him to accept our invitation to perform: "They told me, 'Dad ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.