Bernice King Leaving Eddie Long's Megachurch to Launch New Ministry

This provides a little insight as to why she is leaving. It is odd that several months ago she told him that the end of May would be her last Sunday. So although it seems like an 'out of the blue' decision, I guess it was pretty much decided months ago. I wish her well.

Bernice King confirmed during a radio program Tuesday that she is leaving Bishop Eddie Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church after more than eight years as a member. King said her decision to leave comes as she pursues a new assignment from God.

Speaking to Praise 102.5, King said she served her last day as an elder and member of Long's Atlanta megachurch this past Sunday. She also clarified that she didn't "resign" from any position since she was never employed by New Birth.

"I'm just no longer a member of New Birth," King told Praise 102.5 FM.

King, the youngest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., said she has spent the past two years praying about her next assignment. At the time, she couldn't reconcile her plans to step into ministry with an offer to be the president of Southern Christian Leadership Conference. But after turning down the position in January, she felt it was time to take the next step in following God's calling.

In April 2011, she discussed her decision to leave New Birth with Eddie Long and received his blessing.

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