Augusta Pastor New Leader Of United House Of Prayer For All People

Tools

Augusta Pastor New Leader Of United House Of Prayer For All People

By Associated Press

Story Published: May 26, 2008 at 3:27 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 26, 2008 at 3:27 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Georgia pastor has been selected to be the bishop of the United House of Prayer for All People, an affluent black church with 1.5 million members.

Apostle C.M. Bailey becomes only the fourth leader of the denomination, which is based in the District of Columbia and has 150 branches in 25 states.

Bailey, a pastor in Augusta, Ga., replaces Bishop S.C. "Daddy" Madison, who died in April.

Madison served 17 years as bishop.

The election of Bailey marks the start of the church's annual Memorial Day celebrations.

The events draw thousands of church members to Washington each year to honor former bishops with a parade and services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Tuesday, Sep 30 at 12:47 PM walker wrote ...

i am a proud member of the UHOPFAP!! and i luv it i luv GOD the head of my life and i thank GOD for SWEET SWEET PRECIOUS DADDY!!!

Monday, Sep 29 at 5:11 PM ashley wrote ...

Giving all honor to GOD. im 15 and ive been a member of the HOP my whole life. ie never been taught to say bad things or hate another religion. I think that people are so quick to judge the HOP before even understanding what we are about. no one in the HOP ever puts Daddy Bailey before GOD or Jesus. none of us would be here with out them. ignorance is what alot of you that talk abobut the HOP are suffering from. read the Bible and ask questions and you will see things much different.

Friday, Sep 5 at 9:28 PM JR DEACON WILSON wrote ...

THE HOP MEANS MY LIFE AND SOME PEOPLE OUT IN THE WORLD DONT UNDERSTAND THAT AND THE HOP MAID ME WANT 2 PREACH THE GOSPLE OF JESUS CHRIST AN THATS WAT IM GOIN 2 DO WEN DAD CALL 4 PREACHERS IM GOIN 2 BE READY AN STAY READY .

Wednesday, Sep 3 at 10:49 PM God is Almighty wrote ...

I was just sitting here reading some of the comments that were written.I have been in the hop since 1992and my family said a lot of negative things to me about the hop but, I came and found out for myself.Now what I found out is that God did say in his word that his house shall be callhop for all people.just take time and read with understanding b/c in all things get that.here are some scriptures.duetoromy 12:11-14,isaih56:7,2 chronicles7::14-16,jermaih 7:4.I would love to share more but limited

Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:59 PM a son of a son that serves strong wrote ...

being one that has been chosen to see 3 masters i pray daily for the such a gift.HE WILL NOT LEAVE US FATHERLESS ....H Town

Friday, Aug 29 at 9:40 PM sugar hill wrote ...

i dont know why people critized the house of prayer. maybe if yall would attend the services and see how we really are, maybe you'll stop criticizing. you would have a different story. i've known daddy bailey since i was young when he used to be the pastor in augusta and i'm sure he remember me too. he will make a great bishop. congratulation daddy bailey. and another thing, we worship the almighty god and jesus christ. we just thank god for daddy bailey because he teaches us the right path.

Monday, Aug 18 at 12:37 PM alean m richardson wrote ...

why are so many peoples talking adout something thay do not unstand what you should be doing is making sure your soul is right no one talk about the pope he has peoples folling him stop asking for truble becouse that what you will get for talking adout the lord anonited the bible tell us that

Saturday, Jul 26 at 1:34 PM dk wrote ...

THE HOUSE OF PRAYER IS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPEN TO ME BACAUSE I GOT STRONG IN THE FAITH

Thursday, Jul 24 at 5:15 PM OUR FAITH.... wrote ...

For those of you who don't know.....The Bible says in Isaih 56:7 "Even them will I bring to my Holy Mountain, and make Them joyful in Mine House of Prayer: Their burnt offerings and sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for MINE house shall be called an HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE." Although it may be hard for some to understand what we believe,You should try!Instead of critizing what YOU DONT KNOW, come join us for service ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AND BE BLESSED!!!

Tuesday, Jul 22 at 11:53 AM I only worship the father and the ONLY begotten son wrote ...

HOW DARE YALL ACKNOWLEDGE ANOTHER MAN OVER GOD! I NOTICE THAT MOST OF YALL HAVE BEEN IN IT SINCE BIRTH SO YOUR SO BRAINWASHED THAT YALL DONT KNOW THE TRUTH!LORD FORGIVE THEM! IF I WERE YALL I WOULD FEEL LIKE THERE IS SOMTHING WRONG WITH REPLACING JESUS NAMES IN SONGS WITH "SWEET DADDY"! HE AINT DIE FOR YOU AND NO MATTER HOW GOOD DADDY WAS IF JESUS AINT DIE, WE WOULDNT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE! YALL BETTER UNDERSTAND WHO YOUR REDEEMER IS BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! ~WITH LOVE~ ~Ashley~

Friday, Jul 18 at 9:41 AM Elder T. M. Williams 7/18/08 wrote ...

Newport News is the Holy City,so everbody around the country come to the Holy City for Convocation.

Friday, Jul 18 at 1:28 AM MARCUS MEANS OF D.C..GOD WHITE HOUSE wrote ...

THERE IS NOWAY I CAN LIVE WITH YOU 'DADDY' i have been in the hop sence i was born dont get mad take these people for a joke if u know you have the mighty burning fire thats all that matter if they didnt care they wouldnt be taking all the time to comment about it and when i hear the name its stays in my spirit so i know what i am diong is so i dont care about any body i love daddy bailey i love jesus christ and the person who made my life possible GOD

Tuesday, Jul 15 at 8:51 PM Amani wrote ...

I've been a proud member of the UHOP For All People in Los angeles, Ca since a baby. I believe that our chosen leaders have opened many oppurtunities for myself as well as others. I am a true believer in our faith and beliefs. Congrats! to our new bishop Sweet Daddy Bailey.

Tuesday, Jul 15 at 7:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I love the name Daddy. Everyday the same sweet Daddy. There is Healing in the Name. Sweet sweet Daddy.

Saturday, Jul 12 at 5:52 AM K Holt wrote ...

Thank GOD for the house of prayer. Jesus Christ is our cheif corner stone; the author and finisher of our faith. We realize we have nothing without Christ Jesus. Thank GOD Jesus made it possible for there to be Prophets Like Precious Daddy Grace, Mccollough, Madison and now Daddy Bailey. People may not understand but there are a mystery to these men that the human mind can't comprehend. It's not what you can see, It's what you don't see. These great men don't get God's glory they promote it.

Wednesday, Jul 9 at 12:44 AM southern Baptist lover wrote ...

personally i dont agree with the hosue of prayer if it aint about god and only god not a bishop i dont want to here about

Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:25 PM wow wrote ...

Im 11 years old and a proud member of uhopfap . i was born under daddy madisons teachings so it was hard but i thank God for letting me be able to see another daddy.

Saturday, Jul 5 at 10:16 PM Sis Jackie Cunningham wrote ...

I donot care what people say about me and our leader of the HOP.The bottom line is this we will Know that it is right by itself. I thank God for the House Of Prayerbecause this is what Jesus fought for his Father HOuse.If you donot like it than thats your problem,butin the end you shall see what God House Of Prayer is all about.Ithank God for you Daddy Bailey,and for all you are going to do for God House.

Monday, Jun 30 at 11:26 PM CLEVELAND wrote ...

First giving honor to GOD who is head of my, I thank an praise GOD for not leaving us, the children of the household of faith comfortless. UHOPFAP bro.& sis. we have to pray for our enemys, and let love show abroad. Remember the teachings of our leaders, carry their words of wisdom in your heart, love your enemys, even as you love yourself. keep clean hands, and be found blameless, so that the world may see the good work. stay bless UHOP family, LOVE cleveland,ohio.

Monday, Jun 30 at 3:13 AM Babycakes-UHOP all day wrote ...

i am 18 years old and i have been a proud member of da UHOP my whole life! I will never leave it for nothing. I am so glad to have Daddy Bailey continue Daddy Madison's work and i am goin to follow him till i die! I thank Jesus everyday for sendin us another leader in dese last and evil days. I was born under Daddy McCollugh and i was in the HOP den and i am gonna stay there!!!

Monday, Jun 23 at 11:39 AM sis b bradley wrote ...

i was born and raised in the house of prayer i was born under daddy madison and now that daddy bailey is here im sure he will hold the uhop legact

Sunday, Jun 22 at 8:02 PM never mind wrote ...

people have the wrong conception about the hoise of prayer we are not praising a man and trying to replace god no not all if you read our creed it clearly states that we believe in "jesus christ", i am 24 years old and my kids make the 5th generation in our family to be born and raised in the house of prayer, and it is a powerful place, until you know about it you cant talk about it and from the negative comments i have heard about it you dont know about it but you should learn about it.

Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:55 PM Portsmouth wrote ...

I believe and Pray for you that Bishop Bailey will continue to lead your church in its progression.Finally I must say that I not only enjoy your music, but also your food is always good. I don't think that I have ever been to any of your cafeteria's and not enjoyed myself.

Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:49 PM Portsmouth wrote ...

I use branch because it was in 2005 that I realized that you all are Apostolic.I am a Theology major and in my Black Church History class I learned a little more about how your organization was started.Therefore I have a better understanding of how it began, but what most people don't realize is that like anything else there is and should be progression.I think your church has come a long way with its understanding and teachings concerning the Christ.I believe it started with Bishop McCoullogh.

Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:42 PM Portsmouth wrote ...

Also, "Daddy" reported made comments like "If you sin against God, Grace can save you, but if you sin against Grace, God cannot save you." These kinds of statements along with the fact you see people who according to E. Franklin Frazier reports "the worshippers engage in ecstatic dancing during which in response to allusions to sex motives, the worshippers cry out 'Daddy, you feel so good.'" These things certainly don't help people to understand how your particular branch beliefs.

Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:36 PM Portsmouth wrote ...

I had heard different stories regarding your founder and some of the things you all believe. One of the biggest things that bothered me was the fact that it is reported that "Daddy" Grace was believed to be the savior and was expected to rise again in three days after his death. His statements such as "Never mind about God. Salvation is by Grace only. Grace has given God a vacation, and since God is on His vacation, don't worry Him." Things things are the kinds of things that set people on edge

Tuesday, Jun 17 at 4:31 PM Portsmouth, VA wrote ...

First of all let me say Congrats to you all and your members, as well as to your new Leader. Secondly let me say that I am not a memeber of House of Prayer although I have friends that do attend. I would like to address this issue that would all have with "outsiders." Never be too quick to argue with anyone. People who don't understand you will never agree with you. Therefore the first thing you need to address is their understanding. With that said I grew up not understanding you all.

Saturday, Jun 14 at 10:38 AM TJ wrote ...

My brothers and sisters some of the back and forward comments that are being made are not for this page this is a News page.

Saturday, Jun 14 at 10:30 AM TJ wrote ...

I'M sorry chris I made a mistake my comments was for rick.

Saturday, Jun 14 at 10:20 AM TJ wrote ...

I agree with Howard pray about it god doesn't reveial everything to everybody at the same time.You have to remember that this thing is very personal this is your relationship with god,and just because Chris doesn't see it right now he shouldn't be count as a bad apple.

Friday, Jun 13 at 12:58 AM prayingforUHOP wrote ...

Hopefully, Bishop Bailey will put the focus back on CHRIST and Him crucified, and off mortal men. Look to Jesus Christ and Him ALONE and live children! He is the one who died, was resurrected, and is alive forevermore. He is the only true Savior. Our eternal hope is in none other than Jesus Christ.

Thursday, Jun 12 at 6:52 PM Nard of North Carolina wrote ...

Congratulation to Sweet Daddy Bailey as the new bishop of the United House Of Prayer For All People,I can't wait until convocation to see and hear you preach to the children of the House Of Prayer Faith.

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 11:38 AM The Madison Maids from Richmond, VA wrote ...

Congratulations!!!! to Daddy Bailey on becoming Bishop. We love you Daddy!!!

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 11:35 AM Madison Maids from Richmond,VA wrote ...

Even though Dad is resting, he is still within our hearts everyday at everytime. Dad has always stood by all of our sides no matter what you done wrong, he'll always be there in your heart everyday. his smile and his soul lives on today.

Wednesday, Jun 11 at 12:52 AM Anonymous wrote ...

PEACE BE AND GRACE TO YOU MY NAME IS CORDARRYL FURTICK YALL MAY KNOW ME AS KD APRIL 5TH 2008 WAS A SAID DAY FOR ME BECAUSE MY LEADER DADDY MADISON PASSED A DAY AFTER MY BIRTHDAY. BUT I AM ALSO BLESSED BECAUSE I AM APART OF ONE OF THE LAST BANDS HE NAMED IN CHARLOTTE NC CALLED THE MADISON WORLD WIND SOUNDS OF CHARLOTTE#2. IT HURT ME DEEPLY WHEN OTHER PEOPLE DOWN MY FAITH AND MY DECESED FATHER IN THE GOSPLE DADDY MADISON. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO JUDGE THE MAN GOD CALL YOUR SOUL WILL NEVER REST FOR TH

Monday, Jun 9 at 11:47 AM Greensboro Motherhouse wrote ...

Peace iam so glad god has given us a man of to lead his people this is know the time to go higher and to get in the holy of holys and hear from god he is taking us to a place where we have never been befor and i think god for it so stay in the house of prayer and stay in the spirt and wacth the fire of god fall on our house like never befor love you in grace bro.melquan wright

Sunday, Jun 8 at 2:31 PM The Maestro wrote ...

I am a member of the C.O.G.I.C. and we love and honor our founder Bishop C.H.Mason who was a good friend of Daddy Grace,I am praying for Bishop Sweet Daddy Bailey he is GOD'S MAN FOR THE UNITED HOUSE OF PRAYER.

Friday, Jun 6 at 7:59 AM Bianca of North Carolina wrote ...

Congrautlations to Bishop Bailey as the new leader of the United House of Prayer for all people

Friday, Jun 6 at 7:46 AM Randall Creamer Sr. of North Carolina wrote ...

Correction from June 2,2008 Congratulation to Bishop Bailey,I know you will pull the house of prayer children together & keep us around the holy mountain.I remember last year during convocation in Maryland you came and talk to us about being better men in our community,being better husband's and being better father's to our children.Bishop Bailey you have encourage me to step up to the plate to continue to be the best father to my children,by me being a single father of 5 beautiful children.

Wednesday, Jun 4 at 6:57 PM Augusta, Ga wrote ...

Asked yourself, why do other religions talk down the House of Prayer when they hope they are right themselves. Especially, unbelieving Black preachers who teach their followers such things to hold their position. They know the House of Prayer is right because the Bible said so. Reading the same Bible and still can't get together as a people when it is for all people. Just because most other religions are older does not make them right. The House of Prayer is right and they know it to.

Wednesday, Jun 4 at 5:37 PM Columbia Mother House wrote ...

Peace and Grace to everyone. I'm so happy that we have a new Bishop now. I know Sweet Sweet Daddy Bailey is going to keep Daddy Madison's dream living. HOP children lets stay around the Holy Mountian and see God do what He has to do. The House of Pray is in good hands.

Tuesday, Jun 3 at 12:33 PM Apostle Manu Salah wrote ...

Glory be to the Grace of Deus and we rejoice in the prize of the high calling of Deus for our Bishop Bailey in the spirit of Christ Jesus thru the Holy Ghost from Bishop Sweet Daddy Grace thru the Holiness of Bishop Sweet Daddy McCollough and thru the Holiness of Bishop Sweet Daddy Precious Madison who in thy holy spirit of the grace of Deus came down and he was blessed and received the calling and the choice by the Holy Ghost and layed hands that he Apostle Bailey made and sanctified Bishop.

Tuesday, Jun 3 at 1:13 AM bishop wrote ...

I am a pastor in the great city of Indianapolis In, and I love the house of prayer for all people, others may never understand, however I praise the Almighty I do. Bless you in the godly selection of your new leader peace.

Monday, Jun 2 at 8:16 PM howard wrote ...

well rick i dont know who you are but if you are on here you must care about this kind of news if you bont like it keep praying and ask god to help you see him one day!!

Monday, Jun 2 at 6:31 PM Randall D.Creamer Sr. of North Carolina wrote ...

Congratulation to Bishop Bailey,I know you will pull all of the house of prayer children together and keep us around the holly mountain.

Sunday, Jun 1 at 10:33 PM Anonymous wrote ...

People have been telling lies on the House of Prayer back in the founder's day. People from other faiths joined the House of Prayer and the preachers didn't like that. To keep them from going, told them any place is a house of prayer, of course, the Bible didn't say that, he told the people that lie. People put him there but he was chosen by God Almighty. He knows that everyone is not with him. You can't fool God's Man. Bishop C. M. Bailey is the best thing going today in the name of Jesus.

Saturday, May 31 at 3:15 PM shae -augusta ga wrote ...

Iam proud that bailey is our new leader.he has been my pastors here in augusta for many years he is a wise man also a spiritual man who cares about our souls now he is in a position to carry the weight of the world on him i will not be one to let daddy madison down because i know what he taught me was to stay in the house of prayer until the earthly life is over so we can see the kingdom of god i cant wait to see (daddy) again i love all 3 but too see them again and meet daddy grace wow! what ay

Friday, May 30 at 1:18 PM scott wrote ...

PEOPLE IN THE WORLD LOVE ONLY BAD NEWS.GODLY PEOPLE LOVE GOOD NEWS. IS IT BAD TO REPORT GOD IS STILL GIVING PEOPLE A CHANCE TO COME TO FIND PEACE,JOY&LOVE.

Thursday, May 29 at 9:30 PM Anonymous wrote ...

why chose a man to lead you? that is doom in the making.. thers no such thing as the devil or god

Thursday, May 29 at 8:27 AM Charedi wrote ...

I am 17 years old and i feel that people don't understand who God is. If God had a problem that the people that he put in front was wrong, then he wouldn't have chosen them. I don't understand you people. you talk about our faith and what we do, but what about your self? the bible says Judge not less ye be judged. Dont do that because we don't judge you or your church. Our bishops are very Holy and Godly men and i dont believe that God would put anyone in the front that would lead us a stray.

Thursday, May 29 at 1:05 AM Daddy's Maid JC wrote ...

I love that the public Recognize our faith and everything we do that says alot about the good god we serve and what our leaders have created through christ.....I'm proud to be a member of The United House of Prayer for all people cause without it I just don't know I can't even picture my life without it ain't thats something!!We got a gift that the devil can't never take away.

Wednesday, May 28 at 3:17 PM Chris wrote ...

Please sister & brother lets us not argue with those who don't know and understand what we feel. We do have a father who cares. A man in this day to lead us and that is all that matters. Life can be beautiful and now we going HIGHER..If your comments are not of peace than I say grace to you and you are welcome to the House of Prayer for all people saved and unsaved!.. God let you live for a reason and maybe it was to see this article.

Wednesday, May 28 at 3:12 PM TED THOMAS wrote ...

BY NOT BEING A MEMBER AND KNOWING A LITTLE ABOUT BISHOP BAILEY, I KNOW THAT HE WILL KEEP THE DREAM A LIVE, THAT BISHOP GRACE, McCOULLOGH, MADISON HAS FOR THE PEOPLE.GOD BLESS YOU

Wednesday, May 28 at 3:12 PM Chris wrote ...

Thank God for what he has done and for never leaving the House of Prayer comfortless

Wednesday, May 28 at 1:48 PM Rena wrote ...

I CARE!!!!!

Wednesday, May 28 at 10:38 AM Blessed wrote ...

I thank the Almighty God for such a great leader,God has choosen Bishop Bailey and no one can change that, GOD has brought us to far to leave us.Its not the physical man Its whats in the man (THE CHRIST SPIRIT)

Tuesday, May 27 at 10:29 AM rick wrote ...

funny you are quick to put me down thats a givin .. you have no ideal who i am ..i have died and brought back to life some 25 years ago and there was nothing there and remember judge not and ye will not be judged so please.. dont tell people what they should do with there faith and then the world will be a much better place

Tuesday, May 27 at 7:43 AM jarto wrote ...

CONGRATULATION TO BISHOP BAILEY. THERE IS HONOR IN SERVING GOD AND HIS PEOPLE. HOUSE OF PRAYER HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN BASED ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD. IF YOU WERE IN CHRIST AND TAKE THE TIME TO READ ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION YOU WOULDN'T HAVE MADE THE COMMENT. HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE, EVEN YOU.

Tuesday, May 27 at 7:32 AM ? wrote ...

iF YOU WERE FOLLOWING THE RIGHT FAITH YOU WOULD. READ YOUR BIBLE AND BE BLESSED

Tuesday, May 27 at 2:35 AM rick wrote ...

why even put this on a news web site..who in there right mind care's about this kinda news ..

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

WAGT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

WAGT Weather

Click here for 7 Day Forecast
Icon
Current Temp 71 °F
Overcast
More Weather

WAGT Weather

On Demand
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

What's On Tonight Full Schedule

Viewer Poll

Who do you think won Tuesday night's second presidential debate?

  • John McCain
  • Barack Obama
  • Tie/Not sure