Georgia mega-church pastor back in pulpit after leave of absence

GEORGIA
Deseret News

The Associated Press

LITHONIA, Ga. — Beleaguered mega-church pastor Eddie Long is back in the pulpit after a leave of absence to deal with his divorce and other personal issues.

Long’s spokesman, Art Franklin, said Tuesday that the senior pastor at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church returned to preaching at a New Year’s Eve service. Franklin said Long will attend weekly services at the suburban Atlanta church.

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