Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

From Deitrick Haddon’s latest album “Revealed.” Video directed by Joel Kapity of Dreams on Screen.

I love music videos that are kind of out-of-this world creative and unconventional, and this video from Deitrick Haddon and the song are really beautiful.

Ministry Watch highlights and takes a look at ministries, especially youth and young adult ministries, that are bringing people to the Lord.

Last night on TBN, CeCe Winans and Marvin Winans, Jr. had a heartfelt segment dedicated to the legacy of David ”Pop Winans, and the importance of male role models. (You can watch the episode here in the TBN archives.) Marvin talked about his album, and the the significance of the title “Image of a Man” – how men should rise to their roles as leaders. In the segment Cece also mentioned that Marvin would be attending her youth conference, Always Sisters, Forever Brothers that will take place July 24-25, 2009, in Nashville, TN, at Belmont University’s Curb Event Center.

This year is the 4th Annual edition of the conference targeted toward young people ages 13-26, and the first time they have included young men in the line-up. The goal of the event is to “educate, motivate and re-direct the life choices of our teens and young women and men.” The 2009 conference will address a number of important topics – “From date violence to teen pregnancy, eating disorders to absent fathers, and how certain choices affect the lives of all".

This year’s guest speakers include: NFL Coach Tony Dungy, Pastor Jentezen Franklin, Pastor Kimberly Daniels, Nancy Alcorn, Pastor R.A. Vernon, Bis. Horace Hockett, Mom Winans & of course, CeCe Winans. The musical guests include: Mary Mary, 21:03, Anthony Evans, The Katinas, Nia Allen, Da’T.R.U.T.H. & the Chenaniah Dancers. The conference will also include a fashion show and special breakout sessions, and over 5000 young people are expected to be in attendance.

It’s definitely wonderful that CeCe continues this conference every year, and reaches out to the youth. It seems like an awesome experience that will touch the lives of many. You still have time to register, so spread the word.

To register or for more information and for a complete listing of the conference schedule, go to www.alwayssistersforeverbrothers.com or call 877.840.0457.

In this recent video below, CeCe Winans and Demetrus Stewart invite young people to attend:

You can see highlights of the 2007 conference in the video below – it all looks really exciting!:

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“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:35-37

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Here are some recent notable highs in Christian and Gospel music from around the web:

– If you are in the Dallas area, check out KLTY’s free annual Christian concert, Celebrate Freedom, on June 27, 2009. This concert is the largest free outdoor concert in the country, and will feature artists such as Kirk Franklin, Kari Jobe, Jeremy Camp, The News Boys, Mark Schultz and more. It’s a wonderful event for the whole family and an amazing time of worship – and who can turn down FREE? Last year I was able to go and saw some of my favorite contemporary Christian artists perform, but a storm caused the concert to end early just before Kirk Franklin went on. The concert will also take place in Atlanta on September 5, 2009. For more information visit http://klty.com/celebratefreedom.

– Christian Rapper Mr. Del is set to release his new Album THRILLA. Check out all of the details on Gospel Music Bites.

– Melinda Watts, the season three winner of Gospel Dream, will be releasing her debut gospel music album, People Get Ready, on July 28th. Read more on 1800 Gospel.

– Youthful Praise recently set its Summer Tour Dates. Check to see if they’ll be coming to a city near you on Gospel Life.

– The new album, Identity Crisis, from Gospel rap artist Tedashii makes it to #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums Chart. Find out more on 1800 Gospel.

– Marvin Sapp is the first Gospel artist to surpass the one million mark in ringtone sales. Learn more on Gospel Music Channel.