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Famed actor, Denzel Washington, gets baptized and earns license to become COGIC minister


Photo: Denzel Washington being baptized at Kelly Temple COGIC


Congratulations to Oscar-winning actor, Denzel Washington.


On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the famed actor was baptized by Bishop James Pullings, Jr. of the historic Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York, NY.


Kelly Temple Church Of God In Christ has been in Harlem for over 75 years. It has built a reputation for obtaining affordable housing for those in the community and facilitating spiritual enhancements in countries across the world.


In addition to being baptized, Washington earned credentials to become a minister within the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), where John Drew Sheard is Presiding Bishop.




COGIC is the largest predominantly Black Pentecostal denomination in the United States.


Denzel Washington is one of the most respected actors working to day. He's won 2 Academy Awards- one for BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR for his role in the film "Glory" and one for BEST ACTOR in the thriller, "Training Day."


Moreover, he's won a Tony Award and 2 Emmy Awards


Recently, Washington has been open about his past struggles with drug addiction earlier in his career.


Congratulations to Denzel Washington for accepting the challenge to become a spokesman for Jesus and for his commitment to preach the Word, and lead others to Christ.


 



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