Juanita Bynum
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Juanita Bynum is an American Pentecostal televangelist, author, actress and gospel
singer.
, and received a starring role in Perry Middle School's annual play, My Fair Lady
. Bynum attended Saints' Academy Church of God in Christ
(COGIC) High School (a boarding school) in Lexington, Mississippi
. Bynum was raised as an attendee at St. Luke Church of God in Christ, in Chicago, a Pentecostal church.
In 1996 Bishop T.D. Jakes invited Bynum to attend one of his singles' conferences, where she rose from attendee to speaker in 2 years. In 1997, she released "No More Sheets," a video and audiotape series about her changed sexual lifestyle. In July 1999, Bynum re-preached "No More Sheets" at Jakes' 52,000 attendee Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Conference in Atlanta. She began appearing regularly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network
.
In 2000, Bynum taught a class on the subjects of character, submission and time management at New Greater Bethel Ministries in Jamaica, New York, attended by a class of approximately 70 women. While teaching, her Women's Weapons of Power Conference was organized. The Weapons of Power conference was held annually through 2006.
Bynum married Thomas Wesley Weeks, III
in 2002.
Early on August 22, 2007, Bynum was beaten by her husband, who eventually pled guilty to aggravated assault charges. Weeks was given 3 years probation, 200 hours of non-church related community service, and ordered to attend anger management counseling. In June 2008 Bynum and Weeks were divorced.
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
singer.
Early life
Juanita Bynum is one of 5 children, from the marriage of Elder Thomas Bynum Sr. and Katherine Bynum. She grew up in ChicagoChicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, and received a starring role in Perry Middle School's annual play, My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is a musical based upon George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe...
. Bynum attended Saints' Academy Church of God in Christ
Church of God in Christ
The Church of God in Christ is a Pentecostal Holiness Christian denomination with a predominantly African-American membership. With nearly five million members in the United States and 12,000 congregations, it is the largest Pentecostal church and the fifth largest Christian church in the U.S....
(COGIC) High School (a boarding school) in Lexington, Mississippi
Lexington, Mississippi
Lexington is a city in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 2,025 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Holmes County.-Geography:Lexington is located at ....
. Bynum was raised as an attendee at St. Luke Church of God in Christ, in Chicago, a Pentecostal church.
Personal life
After Bynum graduated from high school, she started preaching in nearby churches and at revivals. Gaining some notoriety at this point, she began a series of what she calls "Lessons in Submission".In 1996 Bishop T.D. Jakes invited Bynum to attend one of his singles' conferences, where she rose from attendee to speaker in 2 years. In 1997, she released "No More Sheets," a video and audiotape series about her changed sexual lifestyle. In July 1999, Bynum re-preached "No More Sheets" at Jakes' 52,000 attendee Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Conference in Atlanta. She began appearing regularly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network
Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is a major American Christian television network. TBN is based in Costa Mesa, California, with auxiliary studio facilities in Irving, Texas; Hendersonville, Tennessee; Gadsden, Alabama; Decatur, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and New...
.
In 2000, Bynum taught a class on the subjects of character, submission and time management at New Greater Bethel Ministries in Jamaica, New York, attended by a class of approximately 70 women. While teaching, her Women's Weapons of Power Conference was organized. The Weapons of Power conference was held annually through 2006.
Marriage
Bynum was first married in the early 1980s, but the marriage ended in divorce. In 2007, Bynum suffered domestic abuse in that marriage, but that she had "made a vow that I would not talk about that situation because it was over 20 years ago."Bynum married Thomas Wesley Weeks, III
Thomas Wesley Weeks, III
Thomas Wesley Weeks, III is an American Pentecostal televangelist.In 1997, Weeks founded Global Outreach Ministries....
in 2002.
Early on August 22, 2007, Bynum was beaten by her husband, who eventually pled guilty to aggravated assault charges. Weeks was given 3 years probation, 200 hours of non-church related community service, and ordered to attend anger management counseling. In June 2008 Bynum and Weeks were divorced.
Discography
- Morning Glory (Shekinah, 1999)
- Morning Glory, Volume 2: Behind The Veil (Shekinah, 2000)
- A Piece of My Passion (Flow, 2005)
- Gospel Goes Classical (featuring Jonathan Butler) (Flow, 2006)
- Christmas at Home with Juanita (Flow, 2006)
- Pour My Love On You (Flow, 2008)
- More Passion (Flow, 2010)
- The Diary of Juanita Bynum (Son Flower / Spirit Rising / Music World Entertainment, 2010)