Bishop Eddie Long is pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in suburban Atlanta. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that Long received more than $3 million in salary, benefits and perks – including the use of a $350,000 Bentley – between 1997 and 2000 from a charity he founded. In response, Long told the newspaper that “Jesus wasn’t poor.” Long’s weekly ministry program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Taking Authority, is seen nationwide.
| Website | http://www.newbirth.org/about/bishop_eddie_long |
| Email address | commassist@newbirth.org |
| Phone number | 770-696-9600 |
| Categories | Beliefs & practices, Clergy, Congregations, Faith leaders, Media, Money & giving, Society & culture |
| Locations | Georgia, United States of America |
| Resource Types | Sources |
| Faiths | Baptist/Southern Baptist, Christianity |
| Languages | English |